Standing Against Terror

Standing Against Terror Bay Area Cultural Connections (BAYCC) deeply condemns the recent tragic act of terror in New Orleans, Louisiana, which claimed 15 lives and left over 35 injured. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and everyone impacted by this devastating event. Attacks on innocent people are unacceptable and unjustifiable. Such actions, […]

Statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd

Statement on Minneapolis and the death of George Floyd Dear BayCC Friends,   Like many of you, we unequivocally condemn the senseless killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a law enforcement officer on May 25, 2020. We grieve with the family of George Floyd and stand firm with the African American community. There […]

Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza

Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza Message of Condolences for the Victims of Violence in Israel and Gaza We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life during the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israeli […]

Attending Richard Heiman’s Celebration of Life

Attending Richard Heiman’s Celebration of Life BAYCC and Pacifica Institute participated in Dick Heiman’s Celebration of Life at Peninsula Temple Beth El on Friday, Jan 26, 2024. Dick Heiman is an old Pacifica Institute well-wisher who has contributed numerous times to the Pacifica community. Mahmut Altun, a former Director of NorCal, Pacifica Institute shared his […]

In Remembrance of Fethullah Gülen

In Remembrance of Fethullah Gülen A Towering Figure of Faith and Leadership With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the departure of our beloved Fethullah Gülen “Hocaefendi” from this temporal world. We are deeply saddened by the departure of Mr. Gülen, a towering figure of faith, wisdom, intellectual and spiritual leadership […]

The Power of Bridge Building

The Power of Bridge Building On Wednesday November 13, my husband Bob and I gathered with more than 200 people at a local Episcopal Church in Los Altos California to celebrate the Second Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner. The theme of this dinner was “Grateful Hearts, Shared Blessings.” Sponsors included our host, Christ Episcopal Church Los […]