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Reflections 23rd February 2023

A Black History Month Reflection

This month's reflection is on how Black History Month started and how important it is that we keep the memories of those who came before us and those now who have contributed so much to our world.

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Blog 5th February 2023

Remembering Laurence Msall

I first met Laurence in 2009 when I was working part-time as a support worker at L’Arche. He and his family hosted us for a Christmas dinner in their home. Still being new to Chicago, it was one of the first homes I’d been invited to. I couldn’t have been more warmly welcomed by Laurence, even though I was a new, occasional face in L’Arche.

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Blog 21st December 2022

What It’s Like to Have L’Arche as a Neighbor

I don’t know what I’d do without L’Arche as my neighbor. When I was a child “neighborhood” equaled “community.” But for many reasons we’ve lost that. L’Arche has helped to renew a sense of what neighborliness is all about—taking care of each other through prayer, care and spending time together. If a L’Arche house moves into your neighborhood, you’ll be sure to see what it means to “love thy neighbor.” 

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2nd December 2022

Feeling At Home

Before welcoming a new housemate into our homes, the core members and assistants of the home make a sign to put on their bedroom door. Everyone signs it and marks that room as their space. Although this may seem like a small tradition, its meaning is significant. These signs are the first welcome into the home and stay up to remind us that we are continually excited to welcome each other home.

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Past Events 28th October 2022

L’Arche Chicago Fall Retreat 2022

This past weekend we gathered for a community retreat at Loyola’s Ecology and Retreat center. This retreat was extra special because 2022 marks the end of our Community Mandate.

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Stories 27th October 2022

Best Job I’ve Ever Had

I realize now that in my personal pursuit of new responsibility and growth opportunities, I have lost sight of these simple, yet profound L’Arche truths. It is easy to forget and miss the small things that make L’Arche special when focusing on achieving exciting dreams and goals from the office. 

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L'Arche Benefit 26th October 2022

Heart of L’Arche Benefit

Together we raised over $45,000, strengthening our commitment to provide high-quality, life long care for current and future core members.

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Blog 30th September 2022

L’Arche for Life Update

We are so excited to announce the launch of our capital campaign this fall! We couldn’t be more committed to supporting and empowering each core member of L’Arche Chicago, so deciding on a name for the campaign was easy for us: L’Arche for Life!

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Blog 29th August 2022

Belonging Happens Around the Table

The change we are wanting to see in our World cannot be manufactured but rather comes about through the sharing of everyday ordinary moments and the sharing of ourselves. Belonging happens in the home, it happens over time, and over many shared meals. 

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Past Events 29th August 2022

2022 L’Arche Chicago Golf Outing

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Past Events 22nd July 2022

2022 Founder’s Day BBQ

Last week, we hosted our annual Founder’s Day BBQ to celebrate 22 years of L’Arche Chicago!

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Blog 6th May 2022

Home is Where the Heart is

Home: A dwelling place together where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

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