How do you get ready for Christmas?
In community, there are people that guide us all in the marking of time and seasons.
Read moreAdvent: Waiting for the Baby
In the Spanish language, the phrase “to give birth” is “dar la luz”, which literally translates to “give the light”. This is a beautiful phrase and one that can eloquently explains Advent--the hope and expectation that the Light will be given to us.
Read moreCelebrating Advent
As we begin Advent, a season of holy waiting and expectation, we offer you a prayer written by Henri Nouwen, a priest and writer who lived in L'Arche for many years.
Read moreGratitude for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a social media empowered day of giving, following "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday".
Read moreThe things L’Arche teaches me
I am so very grateful for this past year in L’Arche Chicago, for the lessons I have learned and love I have received.
Read moreL’Arche is a community of faith.
L’Arche is a community of faith, founded on trust in God and the transforming power of mutual relationship.
Read moreL’Arche is a place of high quality care
About this time last year the Chicago Tribune began a series of articles on the deplorable conditions in many Illinois group homes. Reporters documented hundreds of cases of abuse and neglect, the most extreme of which resulted in death.
Read moreL’Arche is a place of belonging
Homecoming. Belonging. It’s this ability to be sent off well, and to be welcomed home with beautifully open arms.
Read moreJean and Katie Share Their Story
At Community Night this month, Jean and Katie shared the interview that they did for StoryCorps a couple of years ago. In the interview, Jean speaks of the institution she lived in before moving to L'Arche. She speaks of the pain and the challenges of this time, and of what it was like to move into L'Arche.
Read moreCelebrating the Artists
L'Arche friends went along to cheer on and celebrate their housemates at the Awards Show.
Read moreNo “Right” Way to Live in L’Arche
Before Kate moved to L'Arche in India and L'Arche in Bangladesh, she lived in L'Arche Chicago. She shares beautifully of the joys, challenges, and gratitude she has encountered on this journey in L'Arche all around the world.
Read moreA Community Conversation in Oak Park
L'Arche Chicago was pleased to take part in the first Community Conversation on Faith & Disability on Thursday, October 19 sponsored by the Chicago Disability Coalition of which L'Arche is a member.
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