Call for Program Proposals

Nearly every year since 1988, the North American Interfaith Network (nain.org) has sponsored more than 30 in-person gatherings called the Connect in diverse locations in Canada,  Mexico, and USA. A NAIN Connect is an opportunity for people who are interested or involved in interfaith work to interact with each other through sharing best practices, having opportunities to experience diverse expressions of meditation and prayer, to listen to speakers on significant subjects, to share meals and to enjoy one another’s company, to make new acquaintances, and to learn about other interfaith ventures being undertaken across the continent. NAIN Connects are open and welcoming gatherings to which all interested persons are invited. NAIN Virtual Connects are Connects that are done virtually with the same purpose.

Programs should focus on the theme of “Mending our World Together: Interfaith responses to Social Justice Issues.”

All programs should be interactive according to the “networking” purpose of NAIN. Recommend to use breakout rooms on zoom to achieve this.

Presentations may include cultural, artistic, political and community-engaged aspects of living. Presentations about innovative and exemplary practices are sought and welcomed.

Presentation formats include:

• Interactive Workshop: Opportunities to engage participants in a hands-on process to gain understanding and responses to matters reviewed. Total 90 minutes.
  
• Panel: Groups of 3 panelists (moderated) speaking on different aspects of the same theme/topic. Total 45 min. with Q+A 45 min.
  
• Arts-based Performance or Workshop: Drama, music, poetry, text, movement, visual art, or combinations that address the theme. Total 90 minutes.
  
  Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 20, 2025

Emails Program Proposals to: programming@nain.org