Sharing Bread and WaterDear Reader,
September was the month of fasting, and the Pacifica kitchen was busier than ever. Not only were we sharing bread and water, but we were also sharing the friendships, the memories, and the joy. Many events have occurred within the last few months. This issue features most of them for you, if not all.
In September, Pacifica Institute arranged two reunion dinners for the participants of the summer trips to Turkey. It was emotional and sentimental to see how separate individuals became part of the same family through these trips under the roof of Pacifica. “Their Fondest Memories” is about the observation of these reunions. In addition, if you would like to know what Turkey looks like in the eyes of these beholders, Reflections includes an article written by Ginny Waganer who is a Pacifica Institute trip goer. “The Ground We Share” and “Traveling the Way of Rumi in US” mention two of the Interfaith Conversations. The article “Fasting in Different Faiths” synthesizes the insights from three traditions regarding the benefits and purposes of fasting.
Please stay tuned for the upcoming issues that will include the Friendship and Dialog Dinner, Gulen Conference, more interfaith conversations, and the Thanksgiving activities. In the meantime, kindly send us your feedback about this issue, or anything in general. (pacificasv@pacificainstitute.org) Enjoy!
In September, Pacifica Institute arranged two reunion dinners for the participants of the summer trips to Turkey. It was emotional and sentimental to see how separate individuals became part of the same family through these trips under the roof of Pacifica. “Their Fondest Memories” is about the observation of these reunions. In addition, if you would like to know what Turkey looks like in the eyes of these beholders, Reflections includes an article written by Ginny Waganer who is a Pacifica Institute trip goer. “The Ground We Share” and “Traveling the Way of Rumi in US” mention two of the Interfaith Conversations. The article “Fasting in Different Faiths” synthesizes the insights from three traditions regarding the benefits and purposes of fasting.
Please stay tuned for the upcoming issues that will include the Friendship and Dialog Dinner, Gulen Conference, more interfaith conversations, and the Thanksgiving activities. In the meantime, kindly send us your feedback about this issue, or anything in general. (pacificasv@pacificainstitute.org) Enjoy!