Ramadan Meal Service at Berryessa RV Safe Parking
Volunteers from BAYCC and Pacifica Institute served dinner to residents of the Berryessa RV Safe Parking site, operated by WeHOPE, on February 25, 2026. The gathering was organized in the…
Sa-Rang Korean Community Church & Pacifica Institute Iftar Brings Communities Together
Sa-Rang Korean Community Church and Pacifica Institute co-hosted a heartfelt Iftar evening centered on dialogue, prayer, and shared values titled Friendship Beyond the Borders. The program opened with welcoming remarks…
Fremont Hosts 3rd Interfaith Iftar Centered on “Healing the World”
The 3rd Interfaith Iftar Dinner was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fremont on Saturday, Feb 21, bringing together community members, faith leaders, and local residents for an…
OC Around the Table – 2026 Kick-Off Brings Orange County Together
Pacifica Institute proudly hosted a highly successful OC Around the Table (OCAT) Kick-Off Gathering, bringing together community leaders, public officials, chamber representatives, and dedicated volunteers around a shared vision: uniting…
From Crisis to Hope: Support Refugees in Greece
Pacifica Institute is proud to partner with Embrace Relief in an urgent humanitarian campaign to support refugee families struggling to survive in Greece. Many of these families—forced from their homes…
Pacifica Institute Hosts a Warm and Memorable Thanksgiving Dinner
Pacifica Institute welcomed community members, friends, and local leaders to a heartfelt Thanksgiving Dinner last weekend. The evening was filled with gratitude, cultural richness, and meaningful connections that brought everyone…
A Life of Service: Memorial Program in Honor of Fethullah Gülen
On the evening of October 30, 2025, Pacifica Institute hosted a special memorial program titled “A Life of Service” in honor of Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi at our Lake Forest center…
West Dialogue Summit
Summit Recap Video Please click below for detailed information about the summit WESTDIALOGSUMMIT25 Event Summary: 2025 West Dialog Summit 📍 Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 📅 June 28–29, 2025 The 2025…
Elemental Climate Conversations Earth: An Interfaith Exchange
Elemental Climate Conversations Earth: An Interfaith Exchange Event Summary: Earth: An Interfaith Exchange Held on June 5, 2025 | Pacifica Institute, Lake Forest, CA The fourth and final gathering in…
Retreat with Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer on his two books
Event Summary: Retreat with Dr. Mark Juergensmeyer Hosted by Pacifica Institute 📍 Retreat Center – Lake Arrowhead, California 📅 Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2025 The Pacifica Institute…