Stories

L’Arche is about relationships, and it is certainly about the power of shared vulnerability to change our lives. People are transformed in their encounters with L’Arche. Core members (persons with a disability) find solace, friendship, and purpose. Assistants (persons who support core members with everyday needs) discover the unexpected blessings of giving and receiving. Friends and volunteers within a L’Arche community come to see their vocation, family, and faith in a new light. The stories collected here represent the voices of people who’ve been transformed by an encounter with L’Arche.

Heather BixlerHeather Bixler: Living the Bigger Picture
Heather is a former assistant in L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to D.C., she spent the summer with L’Arche Nehalem in Portland, Oregon.

 

Bob SackelBob Sackel: Eugene
Bob is Director of Vocational Formation for L’Arche USA. He was formerly Community Leader for L’Arche Syracuse.

 

Darcy WeirDarcy Weir: The Spirit of Giving
Darcy and Jamie Weir were co-chairs of the Campaign for L’Arche USA, the results of which support the new work of the Zone.

 

Jim RoedlJim Roedl: Brenda Laughing
Jim is a former assistant with L’Arche Wavecrest in Orange, California.

 

KevinKevin: Called to Trust
Kevin is a former house assistant at L’Arche Tahoma Hope in Tacoma, Washington, 2004-2005.

 

Christina LinehanChristina Linehan: From L’Arche Erie to El Arca Choluteca in Honduras
Christina is a former assistant with L’Arche Erie in Pennsylvania.