Help Us Build Our Sanctuary in the Red Rocks

Our Current Reality: Moving from Home to a Public House of Worship

We are a small but fervent mission of Saint Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church, currently in the "mustard seed" stage of our journey. Until recently, our spiritual life was centered entirely in the home of our priest, Father Sebastian, where we gathered in his living room for services. While those home gatherings were deeply intimate and full of grace, our vibrant community outgrew those walls.

We are overjoyed to share that we have taken a major leap forward: we recently acquired a small rental space to serve as our new home for Vespers and the Divine Liturgy!

Visit Us & Pray With Us

We invite you to join us at our new location:

📍 10 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite B, Sedona, AZ

1. Saturdays at 6:00 PM: Vespers
2. Sundays at 10:00 AM: Divine Liturgy

The Mission: Christ’s Light in the Desert

Sedona, Arizona, is world-renowned for its natural beauty, but it is also a global epicenter for "New Age" spirituality. Thousands travel here seeking healing and truth, yet many find themselves lost in paths that cannot offer the fullness of Christ. We feel a profound calling to bring the ancient, unchanging Truth of the Gospel to this unique region—to be a spiritual hospital and a beacon of the authentic Apostolic faith amidst the red rocks.

Our Financial Need & The Goal: $75,000

While securing this physical storefront is a major blessing, our operational budget is extremely tight. As a young parish community, we rely heavily on outside help to keep our doors open and our momentum going as we build our congregation.

Reaching our $75,000 goal provides the critical "runway" needed to sustain our new rental space and transition into a fully self-sufficient parish. Here is how your support bridges the gap:

1. Rent & Space Maintenance: Keeps our lease secured at 10 Bell Rock Plaza and ensures we can meet monthly operational overhead while our local tithing base grows.
2. Basic Sanctuary Build-Out: Allows us to properly set up a functional, traditional liturgical environment for worship.
3. Operating Buffer: Provides a 18–24 month safety net so Father Sebastian and our parish leaders can focus on pastoral care, midweek programs, and community outreach without immediate financial strain.
4. A Public Lighthouse: Maintains a stable, visible, and accessible physical presence where locals and visitors alike can encounter the Orthodox faith.

Why Your Support Matters Today

Establishing a church from the ground up in a high-cost area like Sedona is a monumental task that we cannot achieve alone. Because our budget is so lean, every dollar has an immediate, direct impact on our survival and growth. By donating, you are:

1. Directly supporting a frontline mission bringing the True Faith to the Verde Valley.
2. Helping a young, growing parish family establish a permanent home for generations to come.
3. Sustaining a living altar where prayers are offered weekly for our community and the world.

How You Can Help

Whether you can give $5, $500, or $5,000, your generosity directly keeps our doors open as we establish our parish. If you cannot give financially, please share our GiveSendGo link with your network and keep Father Sebastian and our mission in your prayers.

Come worship with us this weekend at 10 Bell Rock Plaza, and help us plant the seeds of Orthodoxy deep in the desert. Together, we can build a house for the Lord.