Thanksgiving Dinner at PTBE
Thanksgiving Dinner at PTBE Traveling is a wonderful way to share new experiences and discover new perspectives together. For people across traditions, travel presents a unique setting to learn about each other’s culture and build trust. A new program with this in mind to bring cultures and people together kicked off with a Thanksgiving dinner […]
Book Talk with Prof. Ori Z Soltes
Book Talk with Prof. Ori Z Soltes Prof. Ori Z Soltes delivered a book talk on his book titled “Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gulen”. Prof. Soltes emphasized the contribution of Gulen in interfaith dialogue and education. The professor teaches theology, art history, philosophy, and political history at Georgetown University. After […]
Interfaith Lecture on “Spirituality in Buddhism”
Interfaith Lecture on “Spirituality in Buddhism” On October 28, 2023, the interfaith community gathered for an insightful lecture on “Spirituality in Buddhism,” delivered by Reverend Henry Toryo Adams, the Resident Minister at San Mateo Buddhist Temple. Attendees were treated to a profound exploration of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing their transformative impact on personal and collective spiritual […]
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat: Using Psychology in Design
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat: Using Psychology in Design How do designers use psychology to make interfaces more suitable for users? How does the mind work when perceiving content? How are Spotify designers killing it right now? This is exactly what we answered on the third-ever Cay, Cekirdek & Chat- Art Edition held by RISE, featuring […]
Compassion Week: Voluntary Projects
Compassion Week: Voluntary Projects Compassion Week aims to build a strong, compassionate, and empathetic community by bringing people of all ages and abilities together for a week in October. Participants expand their understanding of local and global needs through volunteer opportunities. Multiple local faith communities operate in partnership during Compassion Week. As a partner in […]
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat: Life,The Universe and Everything
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat: Life,The Universe and Everything Making its return with a pot of tea, baby carrots, and a lot of sunflower seeds, The was the second edition of the bi-weekly group discussion event held by the RISE youth group. The event, held on Saturday evening at the Mindrome Coworking Space main hall, attracted […]
Interfaith Prayer on International Peace Day
Interfaith Prayer on International Peace Day 21st September was designated as the “International Day of Peace” by the United Nations. Tri-City Interfaith Council organized an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service in collaboration with Pax Christi and Compassionate Fremont at Lake Elizabeth, in Fremont. Members of different faith houses prayed for world peace near the Peace Pole […]
Clothing Drive For The Homeless
Clothing Drive For The Homeless Clothing Drive Extending compassion to society wrapping it has always been one of the fundamental missions of the BAYCC. As a descendant of these values, the RISE youth group recently organized the second-ever homeless drive, collecting formal and informal clothing items that were distributed in partnership with homeless shelters across […]
Prayers for Peace by PMC Members
Prayers for Peace by PMC Members Multifaith Coalition Peninsula Multifaith Coalition hosted its annual Prayers for Peace on 4th September, Labor Day. The event was held on a beautiful morning at Twin Pine Park in Belmont City. Representatives from diverse communities and faith houses including from BAYCC prayed for world peace, healing for those who […]
Interactive Lecture on “Dialogue, Civic Engagement and Integration”” by Dr Alp Aslandogan
Interactive Lecture on “Dialogue, Civic Engagement and Integration”” by Dr Alp Aslandogan Importance of Dialogue BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted Dr. Alp Aslandogan, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Shared Values on 2nd September. Dr. Aslandogan delivered his interactive lecture on “Dialogue, Civic Engagement and Integration” at BAYCC Center. He focused on the importance […]