Gerald Grudzen: ISIS and Turkey’s crumbling democracy
By Gerald Grudzen, Special to the Mercury News The terrorist attacks Paris and now Brussels continue to undermine the life of pluralistic societies in Europe and encourage ever more repressive…
The Interfaith Youth Council of Orange County 12th Annual Faith Forum and Festival
Written By Gagandeep Kaur Mann Pictures Provided by Kurt Huckleberry The Interfaith Youth Council of Orange County 12th Annual Faith Forum and Festival On March 13th, 2016, the Interfaith Youth…
Istanbul Summit 2016: Reconsidering Gender Equality and Peaceful Societies I 7-8 May I Bangkok, Thailand
Istanbul Summit 2016 will be held by the Journalists and Writers Foundation, with its Women’s Platform, on 7-8 May, 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand in partnership with Thailand Achievement Institute. Background…
Reflection on the Asia-Pacific Trip with the Hizmet Movement
People undertake travel for a spectrum of reasons that range from the economic to the voyager; journeys that are spiritual, social, aesthetic, emotional or emotional, with combinations and blends, that…
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Here is our latest newsletter! Please know that we always welcome your feedback in helping us to better serve the community. To learn more about the Pacifica’s activities, please remember…
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See more! Learn more! Visit our youtube channel to watch the full videos of our past events. PANEL: MUSLIM VOICES AGAINST EXTREMISM – ORANGE COUNTY On Tuesday, January 13, 2015…
Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Honor of Law Enforcement
On July 14th, 2015, Pacifica Orange County hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner for local law enforcement officers from FBI Los Angeles and Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the…
Pacifica San Diego Holds Ramadan Fast Breaking Dinner in Collaboration with the U.S. Attorney Office
On July 9, Pacifica Institute San Diego partnered with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to host a Ramadan fast breaking dinner at the Mira Mesa office for members of the San…
Greek Architects of Istanbul in the Era of Westernization in Los Angeles
Saint Sophia Cathedral and Pacifica Institute collaborated for the exhibit of Greek Architects in Istanbul in the Era of Westernization. The Cathedral will be hosting this fantastic exhibit from the…
Cherishing Art Contest and Fundraiser for Homeless, Neglected and Abused Children
Who says fundraising for homeless, neglected and abused children needs to be serious? A sold-out Cherishing Arts Initiative Gala evening on Tuesday was filled with plenty of laughs and some…