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In memory of Fethullah Gulen

Who Was Fethullah Gülen? Fethullah Gülen was a Muslim scholar, preacher and social advocate, whose decades-long commitment to education, altruistic community service, and interfaith harmony has inspired millions in Turkey…

Cooking Class

Join us for a special ladies-only culinary experience where you’ll learn to prepare Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan’s Delight), a signature dish of Ottoman cuisine. The class will include a demonstration of…

Holy Journey

HOLY JOURNEY Event Summary On the 7th of September, a presentation about Holy Journey took place during an event where a speaker shared their experience of a long journey. They…

Sharing of Noah’s Pudding

NOAH’S PUDDING It is a dessert made from various grains, nuts, and fruits. It is completely vegetarian. Common ingredients are: wheat, garbanzo, raisins, orange zest, apricot, dried bean, sugar, walnut,…

Invitation to an Interfaith Dinner

On August 20, 2024, the BAYCC and Pacifica Institute hosted a meaningful interfaith dinner at the BAYCC Community Center in Santa Clara, California, welcoming guests from Maryknoll Church. The evening…

Social Action on July 17th

Using our Faith as a Moral Compass for Social Action Wednesday July 17 6pm Join us as we learn from community organizers and leaders share their experiences of using their…

Happy 4th of July

Pacifica Institute wishes everyone a happy 4th of July. We are grateful to the founding fathers for the freedom to engage in open dialogue, make a positive impact in California.