The Strange, Humbling Ritual of Foot Washing
As I reflect on my years participating in the L'Arche community I am taken aback by the vulnerability we share in living life together at L’Arche.
Read moreL’Arche and Its Long-Term Impact
In the many years I have worked with, learned from, and ‘treated’ persons with disabilities in my professional life as an educator and an occupational therapist, I have come to know a lot about ability and disability, medical conditions and impairments, social determinants of health, and the systems and regulations developed for serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disability.
Read moreL’Arche: A Constant, Gentle Force
When I think about the impact of L’Arche, I feel very privileged and honored to say that I have personally felt the long term impact first hand.
Read moreTasting & Seeing at L’Arche
At Angel House, my food-related responsibilities incorporate weekly menu writing, preparing shopping lists, and three nights a week assisting core members in preparing the dishes they've chosen.
Read moreKitchen Diaries at Angel House
As I was describing Angel House to a friend the other day I equated life in the home to my favorite childhood book. We are nine silly eaters, all with our own quirky likes and dislikes.
Read moreWelcoming Casey to Peace House!
L’Arche Chicago is excited to introduce Casey, the newest core member at Peace House!
Read moreBaking with L’Arche and My Family
On Saturday March 20th, L’Arche hosted a virtual pastry class and fundraiser in partnership with the Boka Restaurant Group
Read moreIf Momentum Is An Indicator
We turned a corner, albeit one with a long arc, so I have no idea what is actually around the bend quite yet.
Read moreWhat is Community?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance and benefits of community.
Read moreCurious, Kind, and Dedicated
My role as Director of Care in L'Arche Chicago has taken a number of different shapes in the past couple of months as COVID-19, the winter months and the holidays brought its own unique challenges and rewards.
Read moreA Circle of Relationship
We’ve been excited to celebrate 20 years of L’Arche Chicago!
Read moreThanksgiving Together
My first Thanksgiving in L’Arche I asked if my family could come to the celebration, which is typically an intimate gathering with the immediate community.
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