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.
WOMEN’S BOOK CIRCLE
Tuesdays 10am, begins April 28
The New Room at SUMC
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.
Book can be purchased anywhere books are sold.
Sedona UMC Calendar
ONGOING EVENTS
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)
First Friday Exhibition (1st Fridays, 4-6:00pm) 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. The current Gallery exhibition is Peace, Justice & Loving Our Neighbors, a collection of works that evoke civil discourse about human suffering, hope of reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence
Friday Nights at the Theater (Every 3rd Friday, 7-8:30pm)
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 (4th Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm)
March meeting takes place Wed. March 25- 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.
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.
BOOK STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS
WOMEN'S BOOK CIRCLE Tuesdays 10am, continues April 28
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.
ONE TIME EVENTS
Earth Day Event with N. Az Climate Change Alliance — Where Do We Find Hope? (Wednesday April 22, 2026 | 1:00–3:00pm | The New Room). Join Dr. Stefan Sommer and Dr. Frances Riemer for a discussion on finding hope through action as climate change accelerates. Free forum.
Art Journaling Class 2 (April 28 & 29 | 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. $25 gift certificate for future classes to returning students who bring their supplies from last time. $25 gift certificate for future classes to students who bring a friend. Class size max 12 minimum 5. Scholarships available- contact Pastor Elizabeth pastor.sedonaumc@gmail.com learn more/register here: www.sedonaumc.org/sapaa
Celebration of Spring Joint Service (Sunday, May 17 9:00am fellowship | 10:00am service) Sedona United Methodist Church and Sedona Unitarian Universalist Fellowship warmly invite you to a shared Celebration of Spring. Fellowship begins at 9:00am, followed by the worship service at 10:00am. We are pleased to welcome the Verde Valley Ringers, whose music will add a joyful and uplifting spirit to our time together. As we celebrate the beauty of the season and the renewal it brings, please consider bringing a snack or treat to share—and plan to stay after the service for more fellowship and treats as we continue celebrating together.
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.
