Movie Night
Exploring Faith Through Film and Conversation On May 10th, 2025, young women from the Youth Collective gathered in Menlo Park for a reflective and engaging Movie Night. The primary purpose of the Movie Night was to create a relaxed and engaging space for group bonding through shared experience. By watching What Dreams May Come, we […]
Hike & Read
A Weekly Journey of Reflection and Connection On May 3rd, 2025, women and college graduate youth gathered at Stevens Creek Canyon Park for Hike & Read, a recurring Sunday event that blends physical activity with spiritual reflection. The main purpose of these 3-hour-long Hike & Read events is to create a mindful and spiritually enriching […]
Supporting Unhoused Youth at Bill Wilson Drop-In Center
Supporting Unhoused Youth at Bill Wilson Drop-In Center On April 22nd, 2025, BayCC volunteers joined the Bill Wilson Drop-In Center to serve lunch to unhoused young adults aged 18–24. This meal service was more than just providing food—it was about creating a space for connection and care. In a warm and friendly environment, volunteers and […]
Visiting M. Fethullah Gülen (Hocaefendi)
Honoring a Life of Wisdom, Faith, and Service On April 12th, 2025, the Youth Collective team visited the resting place of the esteemed scholar, M. Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi, whose wisdom and service continue to guide generations. May Allah have mercy on him and elevate their rank among the righteous. We first visited the main building […]
Ramadan For Me: A Festival of Youth, Faith, and Community
Ramadan For Me A Festival of Youth, Faith, and Community On Sunday, April 6, BayCC held its annual Ramadan For Me festival—a celebration where kids led the way in expressing what Ramadan means to them. The event kicked off inside the center with student-led theatrical performances, earning big rounds of applause from a diverse audience […]
Multi-Continent Iftar
Multi-Continent Iftar Reflections Across Borders On March 28, BAYCC hosted a uniquely personal iftar in Santa Clara—one that brought together Muslim guests from Asia, Africa, and America, as well as a visitor from a Christian background. The evening was small in number but rich in meaning. The event was organized and semi-sponsored by BAYCC volunteers […]
San Jose State University Iftar
San Jose State University Iftar Good Food, Great Company On March 25, BAYCC joined students at San Jose State University for an iftar that turned out to be one of our favorite evenings this Ramadan. The event kicked off with a thoughtful talk by Dr. Heba, who spoke about the deeper meanings of Ramadan in […]
Sixteen Years of Shared Tables
Sixteen Years of Shared Tables Interfaith Iftar at Netivot Shalom On March 23, BAYCC joined Congregation Netivot Shalom and the Pacifica Institute to co-host the 16th Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner in Berkeley—a longstanding tradition that continues to bring Muslim, Jewish, and interfaith communities together in a space of respect, conversation, and shared celebration. Sixteen years […]
Interfaith Iftar at SPUMC
Interfaith Iftar at SPUMC Shared Space, Shared Purpose On March 21, BAYCC co-hosted the Interfaith Iftar Dinner at St. Paul United Methodist Church (SPUMC) in Fremont, returning for its second year with familiar energy and a few new faces. The evening brought together neighbors, friends, and faith leaders from across the Tri-City area—each one adding […]
Friendship Iftar
Sharing Faith, Food, and Friendship On March 20th, 2025, young women college graduates came together for Friendship Iftar, a heartwarming evening centered on connection, dialogue, and shared values. The main purpose of the Friendship Iftar was to bring people of different faiths together during the month of Ramadan to share a meal, build connections, and […]