The arts inspire worship at Mile 124. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Pelishek

Art supplies foster creativity in faith at Mile 124. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Pelishek

By Rebecca Pelishek, Director of Creativity, Celebration and Communication, Life Journey Church

Imagine an event experience that is more like a conversation than observation, more interactive than informational. This kind of event invites you to be actively involved and get more from the experience.

The purpose of Mile 124 coffee house nights is to be “a catalyst for expression & reflection pointing to God.” There is live music, coffee, treats, free childcare & wifi, and plenty of creative projects for you to relax.

“Mile 124 is a unique event that is really giving a needed outlet to the arts community in Bakersfield” says Matt Pelishek, local radio DJ at Life FM and regular MC of Mile 124 (and my husband). “It takes the best aspects of a concert and an art gallery, but combines them in a more interactive, coffee house atmosphere.”

The next Mile 124 event, coming up on May 28 from 7 to 10 p.m., is a freedom-themed photography night. It is headlined musically by Bryan Easter along with Deedra Patrick and Right Hand Side. Each hour will feature freedom-themed photography submitted from photographers ranging from amateurs to professionals.

Each photographer will approach freedom from their perspective which will give varying definitions. There might be examples of being free from burdens and responsibilities; freedom meaning nothing holding you back; freedom being a descriptor for what their faith allows; or perhaps freedom is something to be fought for.

Mile 124 takes place at the Life Journey ministry center at 4100 Easter Dr., Suites 4-6, Bakersfield, 93311.