AAi Meal Service for Unhoused Neighbors in Encampments
AAi Meal Service for Unhoused Neighbors in Encampments The AAi Meal Service event on June 23, 2024, facilitated by Abrahamic Alliance International, was a collaborative effort organized by three faith communities: Congregation Beth David, Lincoln Glen Church, and Pacifica Institute. This event successfully brought together Jews, Christians, and Muslims to prepare and serve 150 hot […]
Beach Clean-Up on Ocean Day
Beach Clean-Up on Ocean Day On June 22nd, 2024, YouthLink, a group for social services under Bay Area Cultural Connections, successfully mobilized volunteers from Pacifica Institute and BAYCC organizations for the World Ocean Day Beach Cleanup at Mussel Rock Beach. In organizing this event the YouthLink members collaborated with a Pacific Beach Coalition, a grassroots […]
Distribution of Meat to Homeless Shelters
Distribution of Meat to Homeless Shelters The BAYCC and Pacifica Institute volunteers distributed ground beef as part of the Eid-Al Adha celebration, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, which is a significant event in the Islamic calendar known for emphasizing charity and community support. Muslims around the world engage in the ritual sacrifice of […]
Offering Prayers at Multifaith Prayers for Peace & Justice
Offering Prayers at Multifaith Prayers for Peace & Justice Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice organized an interfaith prayer event on “Our Journey Through Life and Death,” on June 11, 2024, at the First Palo Alto United Methodist Church in Palo Alto, CA. Hosted by Reverend Burke Owens, the event began with a welcome address […]
Tour to Elkhorn Slough under Twelve Months project
Tour to Elkhorn Slough under Twelve Months Participants of the “Twelve Months by the Bay: A Pacifica-PTBE Journey Together” project attended a tour of Elkhorn Slough on June 9, 2024. This project, consisting of a series of events, aims to foster interfaith family relationships between Muslim and Jewish communities. Following an Iftar dinner during Ramadan […]
Participating in Unity Walkathon 2024 by AAi
Participating in Unity Walkathon 2024 by AAi The Abrahamic Alliance International (AAi) organized a Unity Walkathon on June 9th, 2024, a significant event to foster peaceful coexistence among Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Participants were congregation members of several faith houses in Silicon Valley who walked in solidarity to raise funds for AAi’s mission of alleviating […]
Interfaith Potluck Picnic in Rancho Cordova
Interfaith Potluck Picnic in Rancho Cordova Participants of the “Twelve Months by the Bay: A Pacifica-PTBE Journey Together” project attended a tour of Elkhorn Slough on June 9, 2024. This project, consisting of a series of events, aims to foster interfaith family relationships between Muslim and Jewish communities. Following an Iftar dinner during Ramadan and […]
Civic Engagement Seminar and Workshop in Malibu
Civic Engagement Seminar and Workshop in Malibu A Festival of Youth, Faith, and Community BAYCC’s primary motives are harboring cultural connections and building bridges between communities, known as “dialogue” for short. The Civic Engagement Seminar and Workshop in Malibu, which took place at the Pepperdine University campus, was a brilliant gathering of fellow interfaith and […]
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat in Malibu
Çay, Çekirdek & Chat in Malibu With its impressive debut, hundreds of total guests, and over a dozen speakers, youth group RISE’s pinnacle event, “Çay, Çekirdek & Chat,” is now a recognizable brand within BAYCC, continuing to be a gathering point for discussion, education, and intellectual curiosity on a limitless span of topics. Given its […]
California Iftar in Sacramento
California Iftar in Sacramento On the auspicious occasion of the final day of Ramadan, April 9th, the BAYCC and Pacifica Institute convened their cherished annual California Iftar Dinner in Sacramento. Abdurrahman Yapik, the Sacramento Coordinator, extended a warm welcome to guests, marking the beginning of an evening dedicated to unity and fellowship. Distinguished guests, including […]