During the Reparations Summit, those attending in-person will split into working breakout groups based on the following descriptions. Please identify which group you would like to join.
These tracks are not set in stone, and you may change your group on the day of the summit.
Track 1: Plant the Seed
Getting ready to explore reparations.
This track is about laying the foundation. Congregations start learning about racial justice, forming a team, and opening conversations about the harm caused by white supremacy. They begin shifting from a charity or savior mindset to a reparations and co-conspirator framework.
Track 2: Sprouting Toward Action
Exploring and building curiosity about reparations.
In this stage, congregations are starting to name their complicity and raise awareness among members. A few leaders and members are taking initiative by preaching, writing, or hosting events to introduce reparations to the wider community..
Track 3: Growing Commitment
Deepening learning and expanding congregational involvement.
Here, more people in the congregation are engaged, and the commitment to reparations work is growing. Congregations participate in structured programs like cohorts, intensives, and workshops. They start integrating reparations into worship and community life, and collaborate with others.
Track 4: Ripe for Reparations
Taking bold, public action and embedding reparations in your DNA.
This is the stage where reparations become part of how your congregation operates and shows up in the world. You’re contributing resources, publishing stories, and joining city-wide efforts. You’re not just learning—you’re leading and investing in collective repair.
Track 5: Black Affinity Group
A sacred space for Black healing, truth-telling, and visioning.
This track is for people who identify as part of the African diaspora. It offers a safe and affirming space to speak openly about reparations, share lived experiences, and connect with others whose stories and identities are often at the center of this work. Guided by Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, participants will engage in deep conversation, reflection, and mutual support—lifting up Black voices, wisdom, and leadership in shaping the path toward repair.