UMC Iftar Dinner
Pacifica Institute participated to the September 11th Iftar dinner hosted by Campbell United Methodist Church (UMC). In the UMC’s anniversary dinner, members especially from Christian and Muslim faiths gathered for…
Summer 09 – Children's Festival 2009
An estimated 1500 people visited the BAYCC Annual International Children’s Festival held on May 9th, at the Music Concourse Bandshell Area in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The organizing committee…
Summer 09 – Children’s Festival 2009
An estimated 1500 people visited the BAYCC Annual International Children’s Festival held on May 9th, at the Music Concourse Bandshell Area in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The organizing committee…
Summer 09 – Interesting Facts
Where did Noah’s Ark Land? The Great Flood and Noah´s Ark has been a subject of research for centuries, just like other biblical stories. Whereas some approach it with doubt…
Summer 09 – "Sharing Ideas" Luncheon
“Sharing Ideas” luncheon was held by Pacifica Institute’s Bay Area branch on March 29, 2009 at the Cultural Center in Sunnyvale. After an enchanted lunch, people from the Turkish community…
Summer 09 – “Sharing Ideas” Luncheon
“Sharing Ideas” luncheon was held by Pacifica Institute’s Bay Area branch on March 29, 2009 at the Cultural Center in Sunnyvale. After an enchanted lunch, people from the Turkish community…
Summer 09 – A Night of Dessert Inherited from Noah
Every tradition has a story behind it. Noah´s Pudding, a hodgepodge just like America, has an interesting one to be told. When Noah’s ark landed on the mountain after the…
Summer 09 – Discovering Turkey – Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival
Hosgeldiniz, Welcome to the festival From April 2nd to April 5th, Orange County Fairground in Costa Mesa, California, witnessed a very special event, the First Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival.…
Summer 09 – Respect for the Sacred
In all faith traditions, respect for the sacred involves both worship of God and love for one’s neighbor. In fact, all of the prophets tell us that the two are…
Summer 09 – Editor's Message
Anatolia Relived in LA Dear Reader, Welcome to the second issue of Pacifica Institute’s quarterly local newsletter for the Bay Area community. This issue is woven around two festivals that…