Coming Up at New Story
Featured Events.
Featured Events.
Calendar.
Calendar.
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
New Story Classics
New Story Classics, formerly Lamplighters, is our ministry for older adults. This ministry provides a monthly hot luncheon and program from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. We love providing connection and community for retired people in the Phoenixville area. The cost is a suggested donation of $10.00.
This month, The Notables join us. The Notables is the premiere Upper School all-boys acapella vocal ensemble at The Haverford School. They perform a variety of music from around the world.
Rice and Beans Week
Lent is a time for fasting, which is an important practice in our spiritual formation. And like Jesus, we strive to be for the sake of others. Combining those, we are launching into Rice & Beans Week.
Join us for a week as we substitute one meal per day for rice and beans! We'll be taking the money that you would have spent on groceries through the week and giving it towards the work of Potter’s House in Guatemala, specifically the team we have heading down to serve there in June.
Keep an eye out for recipes and resources you can use throughout the week.
Baptism Class
Baptism is an outward expression of spiritual transformation, and is something the Scriptures ask every believer in Christ to do. At this single-session class, we’ll explore the purpose and significance of baptism, as well as talk through the process of baptism here at New Story. Baptisms will be Sunday, April 19.
This class will take place after each service for about 20 minutes in the Adult Classroom. Please RSVP
*A baptism class for New Story Kids & Youth is also being held during the 2nd service. Register HERE
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
All Church Outdoor Work Day
We are going to tackle some outdoor jobs to get the church ready for Easter and the Spring season, including weeding and mulching our flower beds. Please come for however long you can. We will provide breakfast foods, coffee, and drinks. Please consider bringing the following gardening tools if you have them: wheelbarrows, shovels, weeding tools, gloves, and edging tools. We will have extra gloves and trash bags available. Families with kids are welcome to join! We will work together and have jobs for all ages!
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Journey to the Cross
In Journey to the Cross, families will engage in an interactive walkthrough of the Easter story in a way that is meaningful and memorable for everyone and will help parents teach kids about what Easter is really about.
This is a self-led, interactive and engaging experience. Plan to spend between 20-30 minutes walking through each station with your family.
Open Thursday, April 2, 10am-7pm, Friday, April 3, 12pm-7pm, and Saturday, April 4, 8:30am-10am.
Good Friday Service
On Friday, April 3, from 6:30-7:30pm, we’ll kick off Easter weekend by spending time remembering and reflecting on Jesus’s sacrifice at the cross.
This is a one-hour long, family-friendly service, so kids are welcome to join us in the sanctuary. No Kids Ministry will be available.
Kids Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt! Kids ages 0-11 can hunt for over 3000 eggs scattered across the back field! The hunt kicks off at 10:30am. It’s going to be a blast!
Open for all - invited your neighbors, friends, and family to come!
Be sure to stop into Journey to the Cross before or after the hunt. It will be open 9am-2pm.
Easter at New Story
Join us as we celebrate our risen Savior at one of our 3 services, 8:15, 9:45, or 11:15am.
Please RSVP so we can save a seat (and a donut!) for you and your friends and family.
Full Kids Ministry (Infants - 5th Grade) will be available for all 3 services. Kids will immediately go to class when checked-in.
MomCo
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for encouragement, breakfast, and quality conversation! We may watch a brief video or have a local speaker join our group before entering table discussion time.
Seasoned moms, known as Mentor Moms, join us at monthly meetings to pray for you, encourage you, listen to you, and facilitate table discussions. They are your biggest cheerleaders!
Kids will have their own time together at KidCo while the moms meet! Programs are available for Infants through Kindergarteners.
More details HERE.
Retreat to the Well
You’re invited to join us this spring for our Women's "Retreat to the Well" at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in Harvey Cedars, NJ, April 10-12, for a weekend of rest and renewal. Registration closes March 26.
New Story Classics
New Story Classics, formerly Lamplighters, is our ministry for older adults. This ministry provides a monthly hot luncheon and program from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. We love providing connection and community for retired people in the Phoenixville area. The cost is a suggested donation of $10.00.
This month, Jack Nelson will share his story with us. Jack is the president and founder of Worldlink, a non-profit that works to “link” passionate people who have resources but lack opportunity with those indigenous workers who have opportunity but lack the resources necessary to share the love and gospel of Jesus Christ full-time.
Men's Catalyst
Men - you're invited to join us for our next Catalyst. Enjoy a morning of good food, good fellowship, and an encouraging talk.
Men's Backpacking Trip
Men, escape the noise of everyday life and step into the quiet beauty of Shenandoah National Park for a backpacking "retreat" designed to help you slow down and take stock of your life. Over a few days on the trail, we’ll unplug from distractions, share meaningful conversations, and create space to reflect on where you are and where God may be leading you next. If you’re craving fresh air, honest community, and time to reset spiritually, this trip is for you.
$50 per person. All experience levels welcome. We will also have a mandatory practice hike and gear shakedown on Sat, Apr 18 (10:30am) at Valley Forge Park.
MomCo
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for encouragement, breakfast, and quality conversation! We may watch a brief video or have a local speaker join our group before entering table discussion time.
Seasoned moms, known as Mentor Moms, join us at monthly meetings to pray for you, encourage you, listen to you, and facilitate table discussions. They are your biggest cheerleaders!
Kids will have their own time together at KidCo while the moms meet! Programs are available for Infants through Kindergarteners.
More details HERE.
New Story Classics
New Story Classics, formerly Lamplighters, is our ministry for older adults. This ministry provides a monthly hot luncheon and program from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. We love providing connection and community for retired people in the Phoenixville area. The cost is a suggested donation of $10.00.
Men's Cookout & Cornhole
Men - you're invited for an evening of good food, great fellowship, and a whole lot of fun. We're excited to kick off the summer together with a BBQ, cornhole tournament, and Par 3 challenge!
Feel free to invite friends & your sons (6th grade and older) to join you!
Details & registration to come.
Men's Chili Cook-Off
Men - you're invited for an afternoon of good food, great fellowship, and a whole lot of fun. We're excited to kick off the fall season of Men's Ministry with a chili cook-off, tailgating games, and a college football game! Feel free to invite friends & your sons (6th grade or older) to join you.
Bring your best chili to compete in the cook-off or bring an appetizer to share with the group!
More details & registration to come.
Men's Retreat
Men - join us for our second New Story Men's Retreat. Experience a weekend of fun, fellowship, and formation. October 16-18 at Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, PA.
Save the date! Registration coming soon.
Men's Catalyst
Men - you're invited to join us for our next Catalyst which will include dinner and a bonfire.
Details & registration to come.
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
MomCo
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for encouragement, breakfast, and quality conversation! We may watch a brief video or have a local speaker join our group before entering table discussion time.
Seasoned moms, known as Mentor Moms, join us at monthly meetings to pray for you, encourage you, listen to you, and facilitate table discussions. They are your biggest cheerleaders!
Kids will have their own time together at KidCo while the moms meet! Programs are available for Infants through Kindergarteners.
More details HERE.
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Welcome to New Story
New to New Story—or just curious about what we're all about?
Welcome to New Story is a relaxed afternoon designed to help you meet a few pastors, share a meal, and explore some ways we might support you on your journey with God. Along the way, you’ll hear a bit about who we are as a church and why we do what we do. We'll also invite you to think about your next step.
Gather at the Well
New Story Women gather each month for a time of connection & encouragement at Gather at the Well. Join us from 9:30-11am on Saturday, March 7. Followed by a time of prayer (Pray at the Well) from 11-11:30.
Ann and Heather will share a story of their God-appointed friendship & God-ordained redemption!
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
All Church Prayer Night
Join us as we pray for our leaders, our church body, our community and any individual prayer requests (or praise points) that you have to bring.
Meets in the Adult Classroom on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month.
Middle School Youth
This weekly gathering for middle schoolers includes games, snacks, community, a lesson, and a whole lot of fun! Meeting 6-8pm in the Loft.
New Story Youth strives to create ministry-minded students, make disciples, and lead others to Christ.
Winter Jam
On Feb 26th, New Story Youth is taking our high school students to Winter Jam in Reading! It will be held at the Santander Arena. Details to come.
The cost for this event is a $10 donation.
Study at the Well
Join us this winter for a 7-week study titled “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild.
Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Study at the Well
Currently studying “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven & Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra. Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Men’s Catalyst
Join us Saturday, Feb 21, from 8:30-10a (free breakfast included) for our quarterly Catalyst event. RSVP by Feb 18.
Nate Hoffer, CEO of Good Samaritan Services in Phoenixville, will share on the topic of "Courageous Compassion.” It’s easy to have “calculated compassion” when we know the risk, cost, and outcomes. It’s much harder to have “courageous compassion” when the risk, cost, timeline and outcome are unknown.
High School Winter Getaway
On February 20th-22nd the high schoolers will be going on a winter retreat! This is a fantastic opportunity to bring our group closer together, experience fellowship with one another, and escape the busyness that life can bring.
The cost for this event will be $180. This price includes transportation, lodging for two nights, and five meals.
REGISTER YOUR STUDENT (Registration closes Jan 1)
Middle School Youth
This weekly gathering for middle schoolers includes games, snacks, community, a lesson, and a whole lot of fun! Meeting 6-8pm in the Loft.
New Story Youth strives to create ministry-minded students, make disciples, and lead others to Christ.
New Story Classics
New Story Classics, formerly Lamplighters, is our ministry for older adults. This ministry provides a monthly hot luncheon and program from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on the third Thursday of each month from September to May. We love providing connection and community for retired people in the Phoenixville area. The cost is a suggested donation of $10.00.
This month, Mark Cable joins us. Mark is an acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter who has been ministering through music and humor full-time for over 40 years.
Study at the Well
Join us this winter for a 7-week study titled “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild.
Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Ash Wednesday Service
Join us for a brief, 30-minute service to mark the start of Lent and set apart the 40 days leading up to Easter to follow Jesus to the Cross. Through Scripture, confession, and the sign of ashes (optional), we will pause to reflect on our mortality, dependence, and need for grace.
Study at the Well
Join us this winter for a 7-week study titled “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild.
Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
High School Youth
This weekly gathering for high schoolers includes games, snacks, community, a lesson, and a whole lot of fun! Meeting 6-8pm in the Loft.
New Story Youth strives to create ministry-minded students, make disciples, and lead others to Christ.
All Church Prayer Night
Join us as we pray for our leaders, our church body, our community and any individual prayer requests (or praise points) that you have to bring.
Meets in the Adult Classroom on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of every month.
Middle School Youth
This weekly gathering for middle schoolers includes games, snacks, community, a lesson, and a whole lot of fun! Meeting 6-8pm in the Loft.
New Story Youth strives to create ministry-minded students, make disciples, and lead others to Christ.
Study at the Well
Join us this winter for a 7-week study titled “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild.
Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
MomCo
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for encouragement, breakfast, and quality conversation! We may watch a brief video or have a local speaker join our group before entering table discussion time.
Seasoned moms, known as Mentor Moms, join us at monthly meetings to pray for you, encourage you, listen to you, and facilitate table discussions. They are your biggest cheerleaders!
Kids will have their own time together at KidCo while the moms meet! Programs are available for Infants through Kindergarteners.
More details HERE.
Study at the Well
Join us this winter for a 7-week study titled “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild.
Order the Optional Workbook
Identical studies Tuesdays 10-11:30am and Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. (Zoom option available Wednesdays. Contact New Story Women for the link). **Childcare available on Tuesday mornings**
Practicing the Way
The Practicing the Way Course features 8 sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. Over the 8 weeks, you’ll form a foundational understanding of intentional spiritual formation. We’ll explore how to follow Jesus in our busy, distracted, and increasingly secular culture.
Join us on Mondays from 6-8pm, starting February 9th. Dinner is provided and childcare is available.
See all the details & register for the course HERE
Finding Your Way Through the Bible: Philippians
If the Bible has always felt confusing, overwhelming, or just not for you, you're not alone. This 8-week course is designed for people who want to engage Scripture but don't know where to start. You'll learn how to read the Bible in context, ask the right questions, and actually understand what you're reading. Starts Monday, February 9.
Dinner is included and childcare is available every week.
Alpha
Join us on Monday evenings at 6pm, starting February 9. Dinner (+ childcare) will be provided.
Alpha is like a dinner party...followed by group conversation where we explore the big questions of life, spirituality, and faith from a Christian lens...all in a laid back and non-judgmental environment. Each session features a 25-minute film designed to inspire questions and is led by a host who facilitates the conversation around the session's big question. No question is off-limits. You're free to share and ask as much or as little as you like. If you’re curious, skeptical, or just have questions, bring them to Alpha and explore them with new friends!
Boys Club
Lionhearted Boys Club is a space where 1st-5th grade boys discover and live out their God-given identity through adventure, brotherhood (friendships) and hands-on experiences. Boys will be free to be fully themselves, supported and empowered to grow in their faith and to explore their purpose with courage.
Running on Monday nights from 6-8pm starting Feb 9. Dinner is included.
Girls Club
Girls must be entering 2nd or 3rd grade or 4th or 5th grade are invited for a fun, engaging bible study small group. Our goals with Girls Club are to build community and friendships, encourage our daughters to go deeper in their walk with Jesus, and anchor our daughters in Biblical truth and in the church as a safe place they can come to with their worries and questions.
Running on Monday nights from 6-8pm starting Feb 9. Dinner is included!