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.
Sedona UMC Calendar
SUMC HAPPENINGS!
Worship (Sundays, 9am in The New Room)
Spiritual but not Religious Yoga & Mediation (1st & 3rd Sundays 11am-12pm in The New Room)
Sacred & Profane Art Gallery & El Dorado Studio Open Hours (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm & Sundays 12pm-5pm)
Women's Book Circle, Tuesdays 10am in The New Room
The Girl Who Baptized Herself: How a Lost Scripture About a Saint Named Thecla Reveals the Power of Knowing Our Worth – In The Girl Who Baptized Herself, Harvard-trained theologian Meggan Watterson brings to life the powerful and often-overlooked story of Thecla—an early Christian woman who defied societal expectations to follow a path of spiritual freedom and devotion. Together, we’ll explore themes of inner authority, resilience, and what it means to claim our own sacred voice.
First Friday Exhibition (1st Fridays, 4-6:00pm) ON PAUSE DURING SUMMER, WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER. Our Sacred & Profane Art Gallery invites everyone to join us every First Friday to meet local artists, experience live art demonstrations, and enjoy light refreshments.
WEEKLY SUPPORT MEETINGS (Recovery & Grief)
AA Open Recovery Meeting (Saturdays 8:00-9:00am) in The New Room, more info here.
Grief Support Group (Tuesdays 3:00-4:00) Hosted by Northern Arizona Hospice. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building. Questions? Contact Cathy:928.639.6676
Refuge Recovery (Tuesdays 6:00-7:15pm) A Buddhist-inspired solution for all addictions. Meets in the 2nd floor Meditation Room in the main building, more info here.
Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm) No experience needed. All addictions welcome. Mats/props provided or bring your own. Meets in the 2nd floor Yoga Room in the main building, more info here.
EVENT CALENDAR
HOSTED BY THE ARTS ACADEMY OF SEDONA
June 9, 2026 @ 4:00-6:30pm
Subtle Pleasures, Open Heart: A Dance Liberation Workshop
Sedona Dance Project Studio
2160 Shelby Dr.#203 Sedona, AZ 86336
June 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Performance of dArK oXyGen
The New Room @ Sedona UMC
110 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
TICKET LINK: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/arts-academy-of-sedona/dark-oxygen-a-whale-fall-dance-project%5C
dArK oXyGen is a sonic dance exploring choreographies of breath and the recent discovery of oxygen production in the deep ocean without sunlight or photosynthesis. This project is inspired by ocean cosmologies from the Global South, the spiritual connection between mayfield brooks' experience as child singer of Black gospel music, and dances that rely on breath to move the body and the voice. dArK oXyGen plays with the possibility that entering darkness is a generative process. It is an exorcism of the machines that mine our minds disconnecting us from the depths of our own psyches, and how that disconnection might be linked to the machines that mine our deep-sea ocean ecosystems. For more Information contact: Jay Ruby of TCB Curates (415) 902-8759 Email: info@CarpetbagBrigade.com
Sound Journey (June 10 & July 1, 5:30pm-6:30pm | 2nd Floor Yoga Room at Sedona UMC) Enter a space of relaxing vibrational sound, presented by certified sound healer, Joyce Eleanor. Donations graciously accepted. To RSVP, text Joyce: 928.399.0931
Friday Nights at the Theater (June 19th, 7-8:30pm - every 3rd Friday)
Arts Academy of Sedona is proud to present Friday Nights at the Theatre. Join us in the New Room for an evening of Cabaret! To learn more/purchase tickets here: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/arts-academy-of-sedona/friday-night-at-the-theatre-2026
Monthly LGBTQ+ & Allies Line Dancing (June 22, 5:30pm-6:30pm - every 4th Thursdays)
no event in Nov./Dec.
LGBTQ+ folks and their allies are invited to The New Room at Sedona UMC. Come learn beginning line dances from an excellent teacher to a mix of musical genres. No previous experience necessary, bring friends! This event is free, but donations are welcome. Afterwards stay for community & potluck--you are welcome to stay even if you don't bring food! Learn more here.
Art Journaling Class 2 (June 29 & 30 12:30pm-4pm) 1st time students are welcome to attend! Join Instructor Kari Valles at the Sedona UMC Sacred & Profane Art Academy for this fun 2 day class! Students will learn to make pages through many different creative & new techniques. Through a variety of layering, painting, writing and drawing each student will find their unique style for their journals. The instructor will help each student along the way learn skills so that they can continue their art journals after the class is over. Cost $150/ all materials provided. Register here: https://secure.myvanco.com/YHGT/campaign/C-16CAC
Scholarships available, contact Pastor Elizbeth: pastor.sedonaumc@gmail.com
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.
