Kintsugi Workshop
Kintsugi Workshop Art of Kintsugi BAYCC recently hosted a heartwarming community gathering centered around the art of Kintsugi, offering attendees a unique opportunity to build friendships and deepen connections through shared hands-on experiences. The event provided a peaceful and inclusive space where participants could reflect, create, and heal while engaging in meaningful conversations and enjoying […]
Paint With Coffee Workshop Inspires Creativity
Paint With Coffee Workshop Inspires Creativity BAYCC and Pacifica Institute, in partnership with Erguvan Art & Academy, hosted a creative and inspiring “Paint With Coffee” Workshop on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the BAYCC Community Center in Santa Clara. The event invited families and art lovers to explore painting with coffee ink as a natural […]
Cleaning the Coast, One Bag at a Time
Cleaning the Coast, One Bag at a Time On July 19, 2025, our youth team rolled up their sleeves and joined the Pacific Beach Coalition for a community beach clean-up that blended purpose with camaraderie. From high schoolers to recent graduates, our 10-person team brought energy, teamwork, and a shared mission: to care for the […]
In a Digital Age: Can AI Help Us Reflect More, Not Less?
In a Digital Age: Can AI Help Us Reflect More, Not Less? Exploring AI, Presence, and Purpose with Dr. Murat Baday We were honored to host Dr. Murat Baday, researcher at Stanford University, for a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of artificial intelligence, human attention, and spiritual well-being. The event brought together a rich mosaic […]
Serving Hot Meal with Interfaith Community
Serving Hot Meal with Interfaith Community Interfaith Hot Meal Service On June 22, 2025, Abrahamic Alliance International (AAi) partnered with Pacifica Institute, Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC), Congregation Sinai, and River Church Community to serve meals to unhoused neighbors in San Jose. This interfaith effort brought together Muslim, Jewish, and Christian volunteers to act in […]
Boys Summer Camp 2025
From June 14–20, BayCC held its Boys Summer Camp at Redwood Alliance, bringing together students and mentors for a week of spiritual reflection, learning, and outdoor adventure. With a full daily schedule—including early morning prayers, Qur’an study, book discussions, and group reflections—the camp balanced focused spiritual development with fun activities like soccer, volleyball, and swimming. […]
Congressional Awards 2025
From June 10–13, six outstanding students from our community traveled to Washington, D.C. to receive the prestigious Gold Congressional Award Medal, the highest honor Congress bestows upon youth. As part of the national ceremony, students had the opportunity to meet and network with Senators, Congress members, and fellow awardees from across the country, while also […]
Sharing in Eid Al Adha
On the blessed day of Eid al-Adha, a meaningful act of service took place in Fremont, California. A group of volunteers came together to purchase and distribute fresh Kurban meat to Afghan refugee families who have recently arrived in the United States under difficult circumstances.Impact: 25 families received fresh Kurban meat. Eid al-Adha is more […]
Solidarity with SF, Oakland Communities
Solidarity with SF, Oakland Communities This Eid al-Adha, we distributed meat across Oakland and San Francisco to honor and embody the spirit of Qurbani. The meat was delivered to local leaders and community members as part of our commitment to shared celebration and solidarity. Ahmet Bey, along with several of our dedicated volunteers, personally delivered […]
Ladies Social Night
We had an amazing turnout for our very first Ladies’ Social Night! The evening brought together Muslim women from across the community to relax, connect, and enjoy meaningful conversations at Warm Springs Community Center. We were honored to feature live music performed by talented Muslim women from Sacramento, and our keynote speaker, Dr. Yasmeen Daifallah, […]