Nov
2
to Mar 1

2025 Officer Nominations

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 2nd, 2025, and are due by March 1st, 2026.

If you’re not familiar with the expectations, qualifications, and responsibilities of the elders and deacons, you can read them here.

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Feb
7
9:00 AM09:00
Women's Ministry

PJs & Lattes

Grab your comfiest pajamas and join us on February 7th, 9:30a–12p, for a cozy morning of lattes, breakfast, and real conversation with other women from Iron Works. Come as you are—no prep, no pressure—just a warm, welcoming morning to connect, laugh, and be encouraged. Feel free to come late and/or leave early, whatever your schedule allows. Bring a friend and a dish to share, if you’d like to.

An RSVP is much appreciated, but not required, by February 4th to help the hosts prepare food.

Questions? Contact Susie Adamson and Kelly Yodis.

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Feb
15
12:15 PM12:15

Church Family Meeting

After the service February 15, stay for lunch, yes, but also for IWC's annual church family meeting. We'll discuss the coming year and look back on what God did here last year. We're ordering pizza; please let us know that you’re coming (and if you can bring a salad or dessert) below!

Meeting Agenda

Looking Back at Last Year: Hear from leadership about the ways we’ve seen God move—both within our church body as well as in our wider community—so that we might be encouraged and give thanks for God’s faithfulness.

Vision for the Year Ahead: What is the vision for IWC in the coming year, and how do we plan to get there? IWC leadership will present the aspirations for this year as well as the concrete steps we as a congregation will be taking to reach those goals.

Meal Signup

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Workday: Room Changes & Updates
Feb
28
8:00 AM08:00

Workday: Room Changes & Updates

IWC has some changes to the way we utilize our space in need of implementation, and your help is needed to make it happen! We’re meeting on February 28th at 8a, when we’ll share breakfast before getting to work on these updates. Here are the goals:

  • The staff office is moving to be next to Pastor Kent’s office, which will centralize staff within the building and open up the former (and larger) staff office to be more efficiently used for Sunday school classes, children’s church, and other meetings. This means there’s a lot of (mostly lightweight) furniture that needs swapping between rooms, as well as desktop computers and office supplies that need to be moved.

  • The nursery is getting a makeover with brand-new furniture, all of which needs assembling! (There’s rumors of a whale-shaped sensory wall, as well.) If you’ve noticed the pile in the nursery… here’s your chance to make it disappear, as well as to provide our little ones with a nicer environment to play in.

You don’t need to be a handy-man to come out and help! The diaconate would appreciate it if you RSVP by February 23rd so they can make realistic plans for what the teams will be able to get done.

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Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast
Mar
28
7:00 AM07:00
Men's Ministry

Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast

Continue exploring the men’s ministry theme of this year, “Man on Mission,” with the second men’s breakfast of 2026. Come on March 28th from 7–9a to worship through music; be encouraged through a testimony; and connect with other men in a meal, fellowship, and discussion of the keynote presentation. Attendance is free, but men’s ministry at Iron Works would benefit greatly from a $3 donation at the door if you’re led to give.

Finally, please RSVP sooner rather than later! While walk-ins are also welcome, it’s a huge help for leaders to know how much food to prepare and how many tables and chairs to set up.

Questions? Contact: Vic Arata vicarata@comcast.net

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Newcomers' Dinner
Mar
29
6:30 PM18:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on March 29th at 6:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Women's Retreat
Apr
10
to Apr 12
Women's Ministry

Women's Retreat

  • Black Rock Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Registration for this year is not yet open—stay tuned!

Take refreshment in the Lord at this year’s women’s retreat—a restorative getaway in the company of the women of Iron Works. Held at Camp Sankanac, the retreat will provide you times of reflection, fellowship, and teaching from the Word.

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Newcomers' Dinner
Jun
7
6:30 PM18:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on June 7th at 6:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Church Potluck
Jul
5
12:15 PM12:15

Church Potluck

Summer is often a time when our community rhythms are on hold - a time when Sunday schools and Bible studies are on break, when it’s harder to connect with other families because of vacations and summer camps. Take some time to reconnect with a potluck meal after the service on July 5th. Please sign up to bring a dish (or two) so that we have plenty of food!

Additionally, plenty of help is needed for setting up the meal and cleaning up afterwards. If you can help (even if its just for fifteen minutes!) please contact administrator Annika Griffith.

Meal Signup
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Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast
Jul
18
7:00 AM07:00
Men's Ministry

Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast

Continue exploring the men’s ministry theme of this year, “Man on Mission,” with the final men’s breakfast of 2026. Come on July 18th from 7–9a to worship through music; be encouraged through a testimony; and connect with other men in a meal, fellowship, and discussion of the keynote presentation. Attendance is free, but men’s ministry at Iron Works would benefit greatly from a $3 donation at the door if you’re led to give.

Finally, please RSVP sooner rather than later! While walk-ins are also welcome, it’s a huge help for leaders to know how much food to prepare and how many tables and chairs to set up.

Questions? Contact: Vic Arata vicarata@comcast.net

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Day of Prayer & Fasting for Iron Works Church
Sep
13
to Sep 14
Youth Group, Women's Ministry, Missions, Kids Ministry, Phoenixville Refuge

Day of Prayer & Fasting for Iron Works Church

As we look to the next year 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. 13 and break our fast together on Sept. 14 at 6p, followed by a prayer meeting. Sign up below to bring some food (don’t worry, whatever is low-effort/something you’d cook on a weeknight is fine!) or to help with setup and cleanup.

Online prayer & fasting guide is coming soon.

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Newcomers' Dinner
Sep
27
6:30 PM18:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on September 27th at 6:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Women's Advent Dinner
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

Women's Advent Dinner

The Women’s Advent Dinner is a cherished time for women to come together to celebrate Immanuel, God with us, with a meal, fellowship, and time in the Word. This year’s advent dinner is on the second Sunday of Advent, December 6th, at 5p. Attendance is $15/person to cover the costs of the meal, which will be catered by Nova Mediterranean Grill. Feel free to invite a friend and/or bring along your teen daughter. Just make sure you RSVP below by November 25th.

If you have any questions, contact the women’s ministry team. We’re looking forward to this time with you!

Registration for this event has not yet opened. Stay tuned!

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Newcomers' Dinner
Dec
14
6:30 PM18:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on December 14th at 6:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast
Jan
24
7:00 AM07:00
Men's Ministry

Iron Sharpens Iron: Men's Breakfast

What’s your purpose? What is your life built around? And what do you do when it seems your life’s mission and God’s are in conflict?

This breakfast’s topic, living for God’s glory by following Jesus, will open this year’s men’s ministry theme: “Man on a Mission.” Come on January 24th from 7–9a to worship through music; be encouraged through a testimony; and connect with other men in a meal, fellowship, and discussion of the keynote presentation. Attendance is free, but men’s ministry at Iron Works would benefit greatly from a $3 donation at the door if you’re led to give.

Finally, please RSVP sooner rather than later! While walk-ins are also welcome, it’s a huge help for leaders to know how much food to prepare and how many tables and chairs to set up.

Questions? Contact: Vic Arata vicarata@comcast.net

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Newcomers' Dinner
Jan
18
6:30 PM18:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on January 18th at 6:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Women's Advent Dinner
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Women's Advent Dinner

The Women’s Advent Dinner is a cherished time for women to come together to celebrate Immanuel, God with us, with a meal, fellowship, and time in the Word. This year’s advent dinner is on the second Sunday of Advent, December 7th, at 5p. Attendance is $15/person to cover the costs of the meal, which will be catered by Nova Mediterranean Grill. Feel free to invite a friend and/or bring along your teen daughter. Just make sure you RSVP below by November 26th.

If you have any questions, contact the women’s ministry team. We’re looking forward to this time with you!

Sign ups have been closed. If you’d still like to come, please contact Patty Yodis.

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Newcomers' Dinner
Nov
9
5:30 PM17:30

Newcomers' Dinner

Iron Works is a community where you can be deeply known. Pastor Kent and Anna Woodrow warmly invite you to start making connections with a newcomers' dinner at their home on November 9th at 5:30p - just let them know you're coming by contacting Anna: thosewoodrows@gmail.com or (703) 919-5683. They’d love to get to know you, and help you start getting to know Iron Works!

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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Fall Workday
Oct
25
8:00 AM08:00

Fall Workday

Your church home needs you on October 25th, from 8a–12p. There are a variety of maintenance tasks pending (including window cleaning, paint touch-ups, chair repairs, and cobweb removal), all of which will help to keep our building welcoming. So please come contribute your help!

We’ll meet for breakfast and coffee at 8a, then roll up our sleeves to knock out these tasks together. Please RSVP by October 20th.

Questions? Get in touch with the deacons: deacons@ironworkschurch.org

RSVP

Breakfast

If you’re not participating in the workday but would like to bring breakfast for the volunteers, you can sign up here for an item to bring.

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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Oct
11
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Sep
21
6:30 PM18:30
Missions

Night with HopeCo

The HopeCo team would like to share with you the impact of their July mission trip to the City of Hope, Tanzania! Hudson, one of HopeCo’s leaders, will be in town to share in conjunction with IWC’s own team. Please come out to hear what God is doing through Iron Works’ partnership with HopeCo!

An RSVP is appreciated, especially if you will be taking advantage of the nursery-aged childcare for the event.

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Day of Prayer & Fasting for Iron Works Church
Sep
14
to Sep 15
Youth Group, Women's Ministry, Missions, Kids Ministry, Phoenixville Refuge

Day of Prayer & Fasting for Iron Works Church

As we look to the next year 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. 14 and break our fast together on Sept. 15 at 6p, followed by a prayer meeting. Sign up below to bring some food (don’t worry, whatever is low-effort/something you’d cook on a weeknight is fine!) or to help with setup and cleanup.

Online prayer & fasting guide is coming soon.

RSVP
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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Sep
13
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Aug
27
11:00 AM11:00

Serve Our Neighbors - Renaissance Academy Lunch

Welcome our neighbors at Renaissance Academy back for the school year with lunch and encouragement on August 27th. Sign up to help set up the space on Sun. Aug. 24th after church, serve at the lunch and mingle with teachers, or drop off dessert ahead of time.

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Church González Celebration
Aug
10
12:15 PM12:15

Church González Celebration

Pastor Román Gonzalez and his wife Estela have been an enormous blessing to Iron Works since they joined us in 2022. They will soon be leaving Iron Works to pastor at Grace & Peace in Limerick, but before they go, we want to celebrate them with a potluck meal after the service on August 10th. Please sign up to bring a dish (or two) so that we have plenty of food!

Additionally, plenty of help is needed for setting up the meal and cleaning up afterwards. If you can help (even if its just for fifteen minutes!) please contact administrator Annika Griffith.

Meal Signup
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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Jul
25
5:30 PM17:30

Women's Flower Arranging Workshop

All ladies are invited to enjoy flower picking, summery tapas, and fellowship at our annual flower arranging night. Meet to pick your own flowers at Renninger’s Farm from 5:30–6:30p, then head to Sarah Rucinski’s home for refreshments and flower arranging. Please RSVP below by July 21st!

Since we started this event two years ago, it has grown into a very large event for the women’s ministry! Please consider contributing by signing up to bring an appetizer to share or volunteering to help with setup or cleanup.

If you are unable to make it for the flower-picking portion of the evening, please coordinate with a friend to pick up for you.

What to bring:

  • Cash to pay for the flowers—$10/half-gallon or $15/gallon

  • Shears

  • Vase for arranging

  • Gloves (optional)

  • Appetizer to share (optional)

RSVPs are now closed for flower picking. If you’d like to join in for just the fellowship time at Sarah Rucinski’s home, contact Colleen Brett: (484) 689-9462

CONTACTS

Flower lead: Colleen Brett: (484) 689-9462

Volunteer lead: Patty Yodis—(484) 716-0072

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Summer Workday
Jul
19
8:00 AM08:00

Summer Workday

Does the storage room at church drive you crazy? You’re not alone, which is why we’re getting together to ruthlessly clean it out and organize it on July 19th, from 8a–12p. The progress we make together will be the foundation for a complete re-organization of the room later in the summer to make it more effective for the various ministries that use it.

The itinerary: meet for breakfast and coffee at 8a, then dive into mastering the storage room together. Please RSVP by July 14th!

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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Jun
22
12:20 PM12:20
Kids Ministry

Child Abuse Prevention Training

Training details

If you are a children’s ministry volunteer or serve in any IWC leadership role (officer, staff, home group leader, ministry leader), stay after the service on June 22nd for a one-hour training and Q&A on IWC child abuse prevention policies.

It’s recommended that you read over the policies we’ll be discussing ahead of time so you can come with your questions prepared (and we can keep the training short!).

A pizza lunch will be provided, so please RSVP below by June 18th so leaders can order enough food.

If you have any questions, contact Stefany Gess.

Is it mandatory for you?

If you are a children’s ministry volunteer or serve in a leadership role at IWC (officer, staff, home group leader, ministry leader), this training is a mandatory requirement for your serving. It will replace the GRACE training requirement which was established in 2024 with a shorter seminar more focused on IWC policy.

Volunteers and leaders will be required to renew their safeguarding training every other year, with training seminars planned annually. Audio recordings will be made available in case you cannot make the year’s training seminar.

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Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market Day
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00
Phoenixville Refuge

Phoenixville Refuge Monthly Market 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.

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Jun
8
to Jun 15
Kids Ministry

Communicants' Class

This is a 2-week class taking place on June 8th & 15th from 9:15–10:15a (during the usual Sunday School hour) for kids 1st–5th grade whose parents are members of Iron Works and who are interested in learning more about coming to the table (taking communion/becoming communing members). Students will learn more about the vows that are taken, the significance of the table, and what it means to be part of the church.

Attending the class does not mean a child has to be admitted to the table afterward, but we strongly encourage any child who’s interested in taking communion to take this class first.

Sign up for this class has finished.

Have an older child interested in coming to the table? For most teens, we recommend that they take part in the more comprehensive Exploring Iron Works class with our adult new members instead. If you have any questions, reach out to Sheyna Land or Pastor Kent Woodrow.

 
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