Officer nominations are here! Our elders and deacons play a huge role at Iron Works, so please take some time to prayerfully consider who you want to see fulfilling these roles. Nominations open on November 24th, and are due by January 1st, 2025.
The Women’s Advent Dinner is a cherished time for women to come together to celebrate Immanuel, God with us, with refreshment, fellowship, and time in the Word. There will be a message on God’s faithfulness in seasons of waiting to begin this year’s season of advent.
Please RSVP by November 23rd.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Invite your family and friends for a candlelit worship service celebrating Immanuel, God with us. Bring a plate of cookies to share afterwards!
“Ceremonies round out the edges of our experience.”
On Saturday, November 16th, we will be holding a commemoration of the work the Lord has done through Sam and Mary K. Andreades here at Iron Works Church. Sam and Mary K. served with our church for four years, some of the toughest this church has been through.
If you were blessed by the ministry of Sam and Mary K., if you’d like to celebrate the good work the Lord did here while they were with us, please join us on November 16th from 4:30–7p for a dinner held at the church. Please RSVP below by November 1st.
There will be cards available for any who’d like to write them a note; otherwise you are welcome to bring your own. And if you would like to give them a gift, Patty Yodis is collecting items and gift cards for a gift basket. Or, Venmo Stefany Gess (Venmo: @Stefany-Gess) to contribute toward the gift basket, instead.
Questions? Contact Pastor Kent or the Session.
Join us for an urgent time of prayer for the life and mission of Iron Works.
New or new-ish to Iron Works? We invite you to join us for a meetup where you can get to know the pastors and staff, meet other leaders in the church, and get more information about how to plug in to life with Iron Works. Light refreshment provided.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Stay after the service to vote on candidates the IWC Session is recommending for election as church officers. In the meantime, we encourage you to spend time getting to know these men, who, if elected, will be leading and serving our church.
Exploring IWC offers you the opportunity to learn more about the mission, vision, and values of Iron Works. The two-session class takes place over dinner and serves as IWC's membership class—but taking the class does not obligate you to join the church.
Exploring IWC offers you the opportunity to learn more about the mission, vision, and values of Iron Works. The two-session class takes place over dinner and serves as IWC's membership class—but taking the class does not obligate you to join the church.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Phoenixville Refuge, a mission of Iron Works Church to serve the city, is looking to partner with Good Works, a local non-profit that partners with churches and local businesses to renovate Chester County homes for those in need. Currently, there are no churches in Phoenixville involved in this mission - but you could help step into that gap.
To explore this partnership, Good Works is organizing a workday for Iron Works on October 12th, 8:30am–4pm, which will focus on renovating local homes.
Join the renovation crew! A crew of 6–8 is needed. While previous experience with home repairs and renovation is appreciated, anyone is welcome to come and help, including teens.
Or, prepare a lunch for the team if hammer-wielding isn’t your thing.
If you're interested, please contact David Wagner and Wade Pegon by September 29th.
Register now for the middle school and high school youth retreat at Camp Innabah! Get all the details and register here.
This fall, HopeCo leaders are traveling to the United States to visit their partner churches. They will be visiting Iron Works on September 24th; and their group is planned to include CEO Al Lackey, E. Africa director Hudson Mahare, and founder Regina Chacha. While we will be sending a team there in July 2025, this is tremendous opportunity for you to get to know our partner better, right here at home.
Here’s a brief video from Al, Hudson, and Hilda about their visit.
The evening will include worship, updates on HopeCo straight from its leaders, and a brief Q&A. Ultimately, this is an opportunity for you to connect with the global church, even if you’re not participating in the 2025 HopeCo missions trip!
An RSVP would be appreciated! And, if you have any questions, the missions team would be happy to help.
If you can’t make the visit night, you can still contribute! The missions team is putting together a packet of prayers and encouragement to send back to City of Hope. Everyone (kids included!) is invited to contribute drawings, Bible verses, photos, or written prayers to be shared with City of Hope staff or children. If you are a sponsor family, this is also an opportunity for you to send a handwritten letter to your sponsored child. Please give hard copies of your contributions to Kristy Goli by Monday, September 23rd so she can put the packet together in time for the HopeCo visit.
Youth group will be kicking off for the new season with a night of fellowship, vision, and prayer for both teens and parents.
Planned Schedule:
6:00–6:30p — Meal
6:40–7:10p — Ice breaker / Game
7:15–8:00p — Kids & Parents breakout groups
Please let us know whether you’ll be able to come or not using the form below.
As we look to a very new season in the life of Iron Works, we absolutely need God's power to move forward united. Join your church family to spend time fasting and seeking God in prayer together.
We'll begin fasting at 7pm on Sept. 15 and break our fast together on Sept. 16 at 6p. Sign up below to bring some food (don’t worry, whatever is low-effort/something you’d cook on a weeknight is fine!)
Do you have questions about what your kids are learning? This is your chance to get your answers. Come hear what our Sunday School teachers have planned for the year and get a chance to ask them any lingering questions.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Cut your own flowers and then participate in an arranging workshop with appetizers at Kristy Goli’s house!
Come to Renninger’s Farm August 16th, 5:30p, to cut your own flowers. If you are not able to join for the u-pick portion, we can provide blooms for you—just let the hosts know.
At 6:30p, we’ll move to Kristy Goli's house for flower arranging led by Kim Frey. Appetizers & summer drinks will be served. Stay as long as you like!
What to bring:
Cash for flowers (~$15),
shears and gloves,
vase, and
consider bringing an app to share!
Questions? Contact Kristy Goli or Kim Frey.
Welcome our neighbors at Renaissance Academy back for the school year with lunch and encouragement on August 15th. Sign up to help set up the space on Sun. Aug. 11th after church, serve at the lunch and mingle with teachers, or drop off dessert ahead of time.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Regular maintenance and other projects are on tap for our workday on August 3rd. We'll meet for breakfast and coffee at 8, then head out to get to work. The diaconate would greatly appreciate it if you RSVP by July 29th so they can plan projects.
On July 28th after the service, we will be having a potluck meal in the cafe to celebrate Kent’s installation as our lead pastor! We're going to need a lot of food, so please sign up to bring a dish (or two) on our Perfect Potluck page.
Recharge with the men of Iron Works with great food by master chefs, delightful fellowship, and a guest speaker to give insight about strengthening our roles as Christian men. Please RSVP so we can prepare enough food.
Join us for an urgent time of prayer for the life and mission of Iron Works.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
If you have any interest in the trip to the City of Hope, Tanzania planned for 2025, please stay after the service on June 30th for an interest meeting. If you have any questions, you can contact the missions team at missions@ironworkschurch.org.
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Join us for an urgent time of prayer for the life and mission of Iron Works.
Support YoungLives, a faith-based organization supporting teen moms, by picking up a baby bottle from the table in the cafe on May 12th (Mother’s Day) or 19th and filling it up with your spare change. Return it to the church office by June 16th (Father’s Day).
Phoenixville Refuge hosts a Market Day. Fresh produce, meat, toiletries, diapers and miscellaneous household items are available for those in need in the community. Kids activities and games accompanied by a warm meal are offered in hopes of providing an opportunity for community members to build relationships. There is also a prayer station where community members are able to share any current needs and prayers requests confidentially with a member of our leadership team.
Recharge with the men of Iron Works with great food by master chefs, delightful fellowship, and a guest speaker to give insight about strengthening our roles as Christian men. Please RSVP so we can prepare enough food.
