10 Pillars of L'Arche Spirituality

Emily and Joni

As members of a L’Arche community, we are called by God to:

Welcome: to open our hearts to one another
Simplicity: to discover God’s presence in daily life
Forgiveness: to forgive one another
Celebration: to celebrate passages and important events in our personal as well as communal lives
Authentic relationships: to be happy with who we are and share our gift with others
Suffering and Joy: to walk together in times of pain and times of joy
Prayer: to be in relationship with God through prayer – personal and communal
Loss and Grief: to support each other as we live through times of loss and grief
Growth: to grow and bear fruit for others
Be Light for the World: to announce God’s love to others in our neighborhoods, churches and society.

L'Arche Portland strives to create a place to call home for people with developmental disabilities and those who share life with them.