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Church and Society Launches New Pages For Progress Resource Guide For Group Learning Sessions

Church and Society is excited to unveil the first Pages for Progress Resource Guide on the book “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee.


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Pages for Progress, a program of Church and Society, was established to create spaces for collective learning through shared reading and in-depth exploration of topics from a theological perspective, to become more effective advocates as people of faith.

This resource guide is the culmination of our first gathering centered around “The Sum of Us.” Designed for use in local churches, districts, annual conferences, or community groups, the guide facilitates meaningful discussions and a deeper understanding of the book’s themes from a theological lens.

This guide is structured into three 90-minute sessions, each featuring:

  • Welcome and Community Guidelines: Establishing a respectful and inclusive environment.
  • Theological Grounding: Connecting the book’s theme to our faith.
  • Book Discussion Questions: Encouraging thoughtful dialogue and reflection.
  • Closing: Announcement and reminders for the next session.

The resource guide is available for free. Download the document below.

  • If you have any comments or questions regarding the resource guide, please contact Aimee Hong, Senior Executive Director of Education and Engagement.