Interfaith Dinner with guests from Maryknoll Church
On August 20, 2024, the BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted…
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Past Events
Serving BBQ at California Clasico soccer game
The Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC) and Pacifica Volunteers organized…
AAi Meal Service for Unhoused Neighbors in Encampments
The AAi Meal Service event on June 23, 2024,…
Distribution of Meat to Homeless Shelters
The BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers distributed ground beef as…
Offering Prayers at Multifaith Prayers for Peace & Justice
Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice organized an interfaith prayer…
Participating in Unity Walkathon 2024 by AAi
The Abrahamic Alliance International (AAi) organized a Unity Walkathon on…
Tour to Elkhorn Slough under Twelve Months project
Participants of the “Twelve Months by the Bay: A Pacifica-PTBE…
Interfaith Potluck Picnic in Rancho Cordova
On June 8, 2024, BAYCC and Pacifica Institute members in…
Civic Engagement Seminar and Workshop in Malibu
BAYCC’s primary motives are harboring cultural connections and building bridges…
Weekend School & Embrace Relief Iftar Dinner In Uganda
The North California branch of Embrace Relief was established less…
Interfaith Iftar at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Grace Cathedral and the Pacifica Institute proudly co-hosted their annual…
Corporate Iftar Dinner at UCSF
Community Comes Together for Ramadan Iftar Dinner In a heartwarming…
Neighborhood Iftar Dinner at Rancho La Mesa
For the second consecutive year, Muslim residents of Rancho La…
Interfaith Iftar at Peninsula Temple Sholom, Burlingame
Peninsula Temple Sholom, Pacifica Institute, BAYCC, and the Peninsula Multifaith…
Interfaith Iftar at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Fremont
St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Tri-City Interfaith Council, the…
Interfaith Iftar at Congregation Netivot Shalom, Berkeley
On Sunday, March 17, 2024, Congregation Netivot Shalom, Pacifica Institute,…
Inviting Pacifica Friends to Our Homes
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers from Bay Area and Sacramento…
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat with Judge Bondonno
What is the current state of the California legislation system?…
Interfaith Lecture on Spirituality in Islam
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute organized an Interfaith Lecture on “Spirituality…
Attending Richard Heiman’s Celebration of Life
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute participated in Dick Heiman’s Celebration of…
MLK Day San Francisco Peace March
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute participated in the San Francisco Peace…
PMC’s MLK Multifaith Day of Service
The third Monday of each January signals the coming of…
Fundraising Night Art Gala
Embellished in chair bows, balloon garlands, and the good-will of…
Multifaith Light over Darkness Festival
The “Light over Darkness Festival” was held on December 2nd,…
Interfaith Vigil and Thanksgiving Dinner
BAYCC, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Congregation…
Building Bridges Thanksgiving Dinner
Christ Episcopal Church of Los Altos hosted a potluck Thanksgiving…
Thanksgiving Dinner in Sacramento
BAYCC, Pacifica Institute in collaboration with St. Mark’s United Methodist…
Serving the Homeless with Thanksgiving Dinner Box
On Sunday, 12th of November 2023, sixty-plus interfaith community volunteers…
Interfaith Lecture on Spirituality in Buddhism
On October 28, 2023, the interfaith community gathered for an…
Çay, Çekirdek, Chat Using Psychology in Design
How do designers use psychology to make interfaces more suitable…
Compassion Week Voluntary Projects
Compassion Week aims to build a strong, compassionate, and empathetic…
Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life…
Çay, Çekirdek, Chat, Life, The Universe and Eve
Making its return with a pot of tea, baby carrots,…
Interfaith Prayer on International Peace Day
21st September was designated as the “International Day of Peace”…
Clothing Drive For The Homeless
Extending compassion to society wrapping it has always been one…
Prayers for Peace by PMC Members
Peninsula Multifaith Coalition hosted its annual Prayers for Peace on…
Interactive Lecture on “Dialogue, Civic Engagement and Integration” by Dr Alp Aslandogan
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted Dr. Alp Aslandogan, the Executive…
Interfaith Lecture on Spiritual Dimensions in Hinduism
BAYCC, Pacifica Institute, and Sri Ramakrishna Sharada Ashrama jointly organized…
Noah’s Pudding Day in Sacramento
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers in Sacramento invited their neighbors…
Interfaith Picnic in Berkeley
Congregation Netivot Shalom, Congregation Beth El, BAYCC and Pacifica Institute…
Serving a hot meal to homeless neighbors with AAi
BAYCC, Pacifica Institute, Congregation Beth David and Peninsula Bible Church…
Meat Distribution during Eid Al-Adha
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers donated meat to the homeless…
Earthquake Relief Fundraising in San Francisco
On June 3rd, 2023, RISE collaborated with Embrace Relief to…
Interactive Lecture on A Thorny Road to Success in Africa – A Personal Account
Prof. Noah Yusuf, Vice Chancellor (President) of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin,…
ArtkidsUp Art Exhibition
ArtkidsUp organized its first art exhibition on Saturday, 20th May…
Homeless Donation Drive
On Friday, February 24th, Turkish and Afghan community members The…
Sunday Sermon by Dr. Dogan at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City invited Dr Dogan, a…
Interfaith Panel Discussion on Death and Dying
Dr. Dogan delivered a talk on the Islamic Perspective on…
Annual Iftar Dinner at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral of San Francisco hosted its traditional annual iftar…
Iftar Dinner at Iftar Dinner at Bishop’s Residence, San Jose
Father Oscar Cantu, Bishop of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint…
Iftar Dinner at LAUMC
BAYCC, Pacifica Institute and Los Altos United Methodist Church enjoys…
Iftar Dinner at Christ Episcopal Church of Los Altos
Building Bridges Together program alumni celebrated Easter, Passover, and Ramadan…
California Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Sacramento
Senator Dave Cortese attended the Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Sacramento,…
Interfaith Iftar Dinner in Santa Clara
Pacifica Institute hosted an iftar dinner on “Cherishing each other’s…
Iftar Dinner by Silicon Valley House of Hope to Volunteers
We are delighted to report that an Iftar Dinner was…
Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Mountain View Community Center
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute organized a splendid interfaith iftar dinner…
Iftar and Passover Dinner at Temple Sholom
Imam Yilmaz and Rabbi Feder enlightened the participants about Passover…
Ramadan and Passover Celebration at Netivot Shalom, Berkeley
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute organized Ramadan-Passover celebrations on the first…
Presentation of Projects in UN CSW New York
Youthlink members organized a parallel event “Harnessing technology to empower women…
Seminar and International Women’s Day Celebration
We celebrated International Women’s Day on March 11, Saturday at…
Fundraising for the Mobile Clinic project in Afghanistan
On Friday, February 24th, Turkish and Afghan community members collaborated…
Fundraising Brunch in Sacramento
On Sunday, February 19, the BAYCC community in Sacramento came…
“A Lunch Plate” Fundraising
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers in Sacramento organized a sale…
Fundraising Lunch and Prayer
On the 13th of February, BAYCC and Pacifica Institute organized…
BAYCC Chess Championship
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers joined sisters at Temple Beth…
Donation Drive for Earthquake victims in Turkey
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers organized a Donation Drive by…
Participation in Interfaith Bridges Six Sessions Program
Christ Church, Beth Am, and BAYCC congregation members joined for…
Interethnic Cooking Club at Home
Cooking Classes were one of the integral events at BAYCC’s…
MLK Service Day
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers participated in various voluntary projects…
Tea Talk on Positive Impact Through Volunteering
We had the 3rd session of Tea-Talk on January 14th,…
Neorama Youth Winter Retreat
A group of young (at heart) individuals with new perspectives…
Tea Talk on The Impact of Pandemic on Women’s Mental Health
The Tea Talk series continues with sharing delicious Turkish food…
Thanksgiving Dinner at Tiny House
Pacifica Institute and BAYCC volunteers served Thanksgiving dinner for the…
Participation at Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers participated in the Annual Interfaith…
Thanksgiving Dinner at Mountain View Community Center
On Saturday, 19th of November 2022, The Pacifica Institute and…
Interfaith Panel on “Prayer and Devotional Practices”
Dr. Recep Dogan, Professor of Islamic Theology participated as a…
Tea Talk on COVID Changing the World
On Saturday, 12th of November 2022, a group of ladies…
Preparation of Prayer Rugs for Muslim Inmates
On the 29th of October, 2022 Pacifica Institute in Bay…
Building a Playhouse with Habitat for Humanity
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers, as part of Compassion Week,…
Annual Ramadan Interfaith iftar Dinner 2022
Ramadan Interfaith Iftar Dinner Please join us for an iftar…
California Wildfire Disaster Relief
This week, Northern California experienced a record-breaking heatwave with nearly…
Statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd
Dear BayCC Friends, Like many of you, we unequivocally condemn…
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute Volunteers Continue Making a Difference to donate food and masks to food banks, hospitals and front liners!
BAYCC and Pacifica Institute Volunteers Continue Making a Difference to…
Annual Bay Area Interfaith Ramadan Gathering – Prayer For Humanity
Bay Area Cultural Connections and Pacifica Institute Nor Cal held a wonderful…
Interfaith Prayer for Humanity: From Uncertainty to Hope
Bay Area Cultural Connections and Pacifica Institute Nor Cal held a wonderful…
BAYCC participated in Martin Luther King Day 2020 celebrations in Bay Area
BAYCC volunteers participated in Martin Luther King Day 2020 celebrations…
The Role of Education in Women’s Empowerment
About this Event The Role of Education in Women’s Empowerment…
Young Speaker Series: Understanding Autism
Young Speaker Series guest speaker Esta Nur Altun, SJSU student.…
Self Defense Workshop with Rana Abdelhamid
As hate crimes rise it is crucially more important to…
International Day of The Girl Child
We cordially invite you to “The International Day of Girl…
Authentic Open Buffet Turkish Breakfast/Brunch
We are pleased to invite you to an open buffet…