Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner at LDS Church
Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner at LDS Church The 2025 Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner, themed “Feast of Sharing and Gratitude: Building Communities Together,” was held on November 15, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Los Altos. BAYCC, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, SiVIC, and Pacifica Institute jointly organized the event. A […]
Halloween Joy at Family Supportive Housing
Halloween Joy at Family Supportive Housing BAYCC volunteers brought the Halloween spirit to Family Supportive Housing with a day filled with fun, laughter, and connection. On the evening of Friday, October 24, a dedicated team of volunteers visited the center to decorate the space with colorful balloons, pumpkins, spider webs, and festive Halloween touches. Volunteers […]
Second “Seeking God Together” Gathering Explores Divine Attributes Across Faith Traditions
Second “Seeking God Together” Gathering Explores Divine Attributes Across Faith Traditions Pacifica Institute, Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, and the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition co-hosted the second Seeking God Together Interfaith Gathering, bringing together people of many faiths for a day of dialogue, reflection, and fellowship at the Miwok Picnic Shelter in Huddart Park, Woodside, California. Held […]
Compassion Week – Service Day 2025
Honoring the Legacy of Fethullah Gülen On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Pacifica Institute proudly hosted the Compassion Week Service Fest as part of the annual Compassion Week initiative — a community-wide effort uniting local faith communities and sponsors to build a stronger, more compassionate, and empathetic society. This year’s Service Fest was dedicated to the […]
5th West Platform Civic Convention
5th West Platform Civic Convention The 2025 West Platform Civic Convention brought together more than 200 Hizmet volunteers and community leaders from across 13 Western states for a weekend of reflection, collaboration, and forward planning. Hosted at Embassy Suites Milpitas and BAYCC, the gathering carried the theme Legacy in Action: Building Hizmet’s Future. Over two […]
Youth Collective Kickoff Event
Youth Collective Kickoff Event We recently held a presentation highlighting past and upcoming Youth Collective events, creating an opportunity for networking and building connections. The evening featured fun activities like Kahoot and Bingo, live music, and a shared dinner. It was also the first time the Youth Collective was introduced to the community, and we […]
Cooking Club
Cooking Club At BAYCC, our Muslim sisters are hosting a Cooking Club — but it’s so much more than just coming together to cook. This gathering is about knowing Allah and following the footsteps of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. Every recipe shared and every meal prepared is accompanied by reflections that fill the heart with […]
Youth Collective – Movie Night
Youth Collective – Movie Night Movie Night Reflection: Faith Lessons from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Our community of young professionals recently gathered for an inspiring movie night featuring Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Together, we followed the journey of a young explorer discovering courage, purpose, and destiny — and reflected on […]
Visiting San Francisco Muslim Community Center
Visiting San Francisco Muslim Community Center We visited the San Francisco Muslim Community Center, which was formerly the mosque of the late Imam Abu Qadir. The community is now led by Imam Na’il, and we had the chance to meet him. Imam Na’il warmly explained to us the investments and improvements made to the mosque, […]
Santa Clara Police Partner with Community to Promote Public Safety Awareness
Santa Clara Police Partner with Community to Promote Public Safety Awareness Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC) and Pacifica Institute hosted the second session of the Community Education Lecture Series in partnership with the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the BAYCC Community Center in Santa Clara. The program aimed to […]