OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS OPEN DOORS

an inclusive faith community where all are welcome to

experience the love & grace of God

Sedona UMC is in a season of revitalization. Early in our journey, God revealed the vision that our work would be grounded in social justice and loving our neighbors. We are so proud that Sedona UMC, a faith community that has been serving the Verde Valley for over 40 years, is a fully inclusive and affirming faith community where all are invited to experience the love and grace of God.

We are people with open hearts, open minds, and open doors who value community and relationship. Together, we embrace faith, hope, and unity, creating a welcoming space for spiritual growth and connection.

Worship at Sedona UMC
Sunday 9am in The New Room
followed by coffee & community

1st Sunday Worship Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
2nd Sundays Bible Discussion Acts of The Apostles
3rd Sundays Creative Worship, more spiritual than religious
4th Sundays Coffee House Drop In take a cup to go or stay & connect

We hope you will join us this Sunday, May 4th, at our new time 9am, for our Traditional Worship with Holy Communion in The New Room, followed by coffee and community. Learn more about Sedona UMC at sedonaumc.org. #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith

Our incredible church administrator, Lauren, oversees just about everything at SUMC from web master to building management & beyond. Learn more about her at: https://bit.ly/4i2NV8D

Did you know that a stroke occurs every 40 seconds and yet up to 80% of strokes can be prevented?

This is one of the reasons Sedona United Methodist Church is hosting Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Call 888-814-0466, scan the QR code, or text "circle" to 216-279-1607 to reserve an appointment on May 14th here at Sedona UMC. #lifescreening #hearthealth #strokeawarenessmonth

The Spiritual Collective houses disciplines such as yoga, reiki, sound bowl healing, massage therapy, and fitness classes. It provides space and resources for mental health care, recovery and 12-step programs, LGBTQ support, death and dying support, and grief care. Learn more by following the "Spiritual Collective" link in our bio.

NEW WORSHIP TIMES AT SUMC!
A NEW THING IS HAPPENING, JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY!
As part of its continuing journey to be a community grounded in social justice and loving our neighbors, the Sedona United Methodist Church (SUMC) is announcing new worship times beginning May 4, 2025. We are people with open hearts, open minds, and open doors who value community and relationship. Together, we embrace faith, hope, and unity, creating a welcoming space for spiritual growth and connection. We welcome all to join us! #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith #OpenHeartsOpenMindsOpenDoors #SedonaFaithFamily #InclusiveFaith

I hope you will join us this Sunday, April 27, at our new time 9am, for Coffee House Worship & Fellowship! I'll be sharing what's coming up in May and a reflection on our upcoming study of the Book of Acts which chronicles the start of the early church.

I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Blessings,
Pastor Elizabeth

“The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony"

Wishing you a joyful Easter with the new beginnings it signifies!

Calling all artists! Join our Sacred and Profrane Art Academy's First Annual Mother’s Day Celebration with Art Exhibits and Live Demonstrations. Please send your application to Nori Thorne (norithorne@gmail.com) with three examples of your artwork by April 19, 2025. Get the application by following the "Sacred and Profane Art Academy" link in our bio.
For more information please do not hesitate to call Rev. George Dorado, Event Coordinator at 928-699-9124; or Mark Vranesh, Silent Auction Organizer at 702-245-6077.

THIS SUNDAY! Join us and our friends, Christ Lutheran Church & Church of the Red Rocks for our Easter Sunrise Service & Community Brunch here at Sedona UMC!

Arts Academy of Sedona presents "Friday Night at the Theater", April 18, 7-8:30 at the New Room here at Sedona UMC! The cabaret-style event—titled “All things speak of Poetry”—will feature music, dance, recitation, and drama from a variety of local performers, including musicians, singers, dancers, poets, and spoken-word artists.

Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/fridaynights25 (copy & paste). For additional information or to book your tickets by phone please call: (860) 705-9711.

#theater #poetry #cabaret #music #dancing #spokenword

Coming up in May - Life Line screening with special pricing for our members. Go to WWW.LLSA.SOCIAL/HSCA or call 888-814-0466 or text "circle" to 216-279-1607 to schedule your appointment! A simple screening can
be worth a lifetime. #lifescreening #hearthealth

Join us for worship and a dramatic reading of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and journey through his last days. There will be a prayer walk through the Sedona UMC courtyard featuring works by our artist in residence, Rev. George Dorado Blanco. Learn more by following the link in our bio. #passionsunday #palmsunday #journeyofhope

Exciting news! Soul Restore Yoga will resume on May 4th as work on the amazing new floors completes. I look forward to being back on the mat & hope you are finding many moments to pause and practice as Spring starts to emerge ~Lauren ✨🍃 Learn more by following the "Spiritual Collective" link in our bio. #soulrestore #yoga

Learn more about Elizabeth at: https://bit.ly/4i2NV8D “While I am experienced in many different church settings, I am especially interested in finding new ways for the church to engage and serve the community.” ~Elizabeth

Explore what matters most to patients and families experiencing serious illnesses through the FRONTLINE documentary Being Mortal, next in our Conversations in Community series.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

I hope you will join us this Sunday (4/6) in The New Room for traditional worship with Holy Communion. All are welcome so bring a friend!

Come early for coffee, treats, and fellowship from 9:30-10:00. The service will begin at 10:00.

Our scripture for the day is Psalm 126 which reminds us that in the midst of daily struggles, God's promises bring us joy and hope. #joy #hope #blessing

Next MONDAY, April 7 - Expressive Pet Portraits in Pastels, a 2 day workshop which will teach you how to capture the personality of animals through pastel Students should bring an 8.5 x 11 photograph of their pet AND a printout of the photo on plain paper. The subject should fill ¾ of the page. For all the details of this and other art classes, follow the "Sacred and Profane Art Academy" link in our bio to #art #petpaintings

If you are curious about how to make art with X-Acto knives, templates, air compressors, liquid media, pen, and have adventurous desire, then THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU! Limited to 12 students so reserve your space - contact George Dorado Blanco
gdorado@q.com Learn more by following the lin in our bio to "The Arts at SUMC".

THIS SUNDAY! Our next Conversations in Community with Guest Speaker Dr. Coral Evans, former Mayor of Flagstaff. She will be sharing her Flagstaff family history (since the early 1900s) and her career. Learn more on the Events section of our Facebook page.

We have great news - We will be hosting
a Life Line Screening event on May 14th! Special member pricing of $159! Call 888-814-0466, scan the QR code, or text "circle" to 216-279-1607 to reserve an appointment on May 14th here at Sedona UMC. #lifescreening #hearthealth

We are so proud that Sedona UMC, a faith community that has been serving the Verde Valley for over 40 years, is a fully inclusive and affirming faith community where all are invited to experience the love and grace of God. #inclusive #humanity

Our next "Conversations in Community" is scheduled for next Sunday, 3/30 with guest speaker Dr. Coral Evans, former Mayor of Flagstaff. Coral Evans, Ph.D., is a small-business owner, author, and social entrepreneur, with over two decades of experience in community redevelopment, investment, and business. She will be sharing her Flagstaff family history and her career. Learn more in the Events section on our Facebook page.

Coming up in a couple of weeks - a two-day workshop which will teach you how to capture the personality of animals through pastel. Pre-registration is required - contact Nori Thorne norithorne@gmail.com; https://bit.ly/3DCo4WL #art #petpaintings

May the luck of the Irish, and the grace of God, be with you always. #StPatricksDay #luckoftheirish

Next Saturday, March 22nd 10am-3pm - Explore Painting with Oils & Acrylics Instructed by George Dorado Blanco in the SUMC New Room Building. To reserve your space, contact George at gdorado@q.com. Learn more about this and other upcoming art classes here - https://bit.ly/41TcEay

Due to unforeseen events, we will NOT be holding the Heart Health event tomorrow (March 16). This event will be rescheduled to a later date so stay tuned for that information soon!

We appreciate the hard work of the Health & Wellness Team and look forward to future events!

Pastor Elizabeth

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Ongoing Events

Sundays @9am (beginning May 4, 2025)
- 1st Sundays Traditional Worship & Communion
- 2nd Sundays Bible Discussion Acts of the Apostles
- 3rd Sundays Creative Worship, more spiritual than religious
- 4th Sundays Coffee Shop Drop-In, stay & enjoy a cup with friends or take one to go
Tuesdays & Saturdays 10am- 4pm Artist in Residence Open Studio, come meet Rev. George Dorado Blanco, view his studio & learn about The Sacred & Profane Art Academy
3rd Fridays 7pm - 8:30p Friday Night Theater in The New Room presented by Arts Academy of Sedona, learn more here.
Saturdays 8am-9am Open Recovery Meeting (AA)- learn more here.

May

May 3rd & 4th 10-4pm Mother's Day Treasure Chest Art Exhibit, learn more here.
May 14th Life Line Screening Event in The New Room, learn more here.
Friday 5/23 & Saturday 5/24 Red Rocks Plein Air Workshop 11-6pm Instructed by George Dorado Blanco in the SUMC New Room Building. Learn more here.
May 30 3:30-5:30pm The Bystander Moment Transforming Rape Culture at its Roots, free film screening & conversation event hosted by Sedona Indivisible's LGBTQ+ action group. Learn more here.

Click the links below to hear Pastor Elizabeth on the podcast Church is Changing: Conversations with Ministry Innovators and Sedona Life Radio Show on KAZM.

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Worship at Sedona UMC Sunday 9am in The New Room followed by coffee & community

1st Sunday Worship Traditional Worship with Holy Communion 2nd Sundays Bible Discussion Acts of The Apostles 3rd Sundays Creative Worship, more spiritual than religious 4th Sundays Coffee House Drop In take a cup to go or stay & connect

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Worship at Sedona UMC
Sunday 9am in The New Room
followed by coffee & community

1st Sunday Worship Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
2nd Sundays Bible Discussion Acts of The Apostles
3rd Sundays Creative Worship, more spiritual than religious
4th Sundays Coffee House Drop In take a cup to go or stay & connect

HELP US TO SHARE OUR
LOVE AND FAITH