You’re invited to a special Adult Forum featuring Rev. Brian Sauder, President & CEO of Faith in Place, on Sunday, September 13, at 11:00 AM. As the guest preacher during worship and continuing during the forum, Rev. Sauder will share how Faith in Place is cultivating a powerful multifaith movement for environmental justice and inspiring communities to care for creation in meaningful ways, striving for a healthier, more just world.

More information about Rev. Sauder:
Rev. Sauder serves as the President and CEO of Faith in Place, a nonprofit empowering people of diverse faiths and spiritualities to be leaders in advancing environmental and racial justice by providing resources to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities.

​Ordained by the Mennonite Church, U.S.A. - Rev. Sauder also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and McCormick Theological Seminary—teaching public ministry courses for future clergy and faith leaders on organizing for environmental justice.

​He is an award recipient of the University of Illinois Business School's Community Scholar, a Central IL Business 40 Under 40 winner, and a 2019 Midwest Energy News' 40 Under 40 winner.

​Rev. Sauder grew up in rural Tazewell County, IL, and received his B.S. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois, his M.A. in Religion from Urbana Theological Seminary, and his M.B.A. from the University of Illinois.