Sojourners Pub Church celebrates its 10th anniversary July 13 in Westmont

Ever heard of “Pub Church?” It’s a relatively novel concept — bringing the opportunity to worship to people to a nontraditional environment. At Sojourners Pub Church, you worship, pray, and join other believers in, well, a pub.

Sojourners Pub Church is celebrating its 10th anniversary at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Fremont Bar and Grill, 1117 Fairview Ave. in Westmont.

The idea behind Pub Church came from the Rev. Craig Felde, who is also pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Woodridge. He started the ministry in 2015 at the former Tracy’s Tavern in Clarendon Hills. Accompanied by Every Day Grace, a band of talented local musicians who play a mix of rock, blues, original music, and even some “religious” tunes, Rev. Felde works to share God’s love with lessons from the Bible with modern-day takeaways.

Patrons who may have stopped by for a beer and a burger often end up showing up next month for a modern worship experience that occurs outside a traditional house of worship.

Jesus said that whenever two or more gather in His name, He is present. All who are interested in a closer relationship with God are welcome to attend, and find a place where you can refocus and re-energize for your journey through life, show up as yourself, and be inspired by the Word of the Lord.

The Pub Church meets once a month at 12:30 p.m. at Shanahan’s in Woodridge, Pub 78 in Brookfield, and Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket in Willowbrook. Visit www.sojopubchurch.com or facebook.com/SojoPubChurch.