Looking Back: NAIN Virtual Connect 2025
Nearly every year since 1988, NAIN has sponsored gatherings across Canada, Mexico, and USA calling them “Connects” — because that is what we do! This September NAIN held a two-day online Connect that was exceptional.
Thanks to the skillful and creative use of technology by NAIN chair Vasu Bandhu the event continued with NAIN’s long tradition of networking with others in interfaith work across North American. The program covered two days of open-choice online events with workshops on model interfaith programs, challenging discussions, movies, music, meditation, and social opportunities to meet with old friends and new.
Comments from Participants
“Vasu and Vivian did a spectacular job organizing. I have been telling people all week what a great meeting NAIN Connect was and how well managed it was."
“I gained new insights and made new friends. Connection was achieved! Awesome to reconnect with old friends.“
“Abigail and I have a deep love for NAIN and especially for the “Connect” which has allowed us to meet other people exploring Interfaith as we were. The September NAIN Connect showed excellent planning and programming!”
”Video: So you want to be a Muslim" was excellent.”
“We had a wonderful discussion and the people who joined the workshop provided some excellent insights and questions.”
“THE best use of technology to make meaningful connections of anything I’ve attended online. A true ‘Connect’ and a much needed gift of hope and community.”
“The best on-line Connect I have participated in. The workshops I attended were very interesting and informative. And I really liked the way the networking was organized - it was a great way to connect with old friends and meet new people. And it was good to see those new people involved. Thanks to all the organizers!”