Regional Gathering Photos
L'Arche Chicago joined our brothers and sisters from L'Arche communities in the Central Region in Mobile, AL at the end of January! We had a wonderful time seeing old friends, making new friends, and celebrating our big L'Arche family!
Read moreLoving in a big way
Loving one another in a big way—that is what drives our solidarity in L’Arche.
Read moreSolidarity Brunch Silent Auction Items
We're gearing up for our Valentine's Day Solidarity Brunch on Sunday, February 11th! Held at Concordia University from 11:30am-1pm, we are excited to announce our silent auction items for the event.
Read moreHow 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.
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