L’Arche@UP / REX Christmas

When?: Saturday, December 7th, 1-3pm

Where?: University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland // We’ll start at Christ the Teacher Chapel for the Nativity play, then move to Saint Mary’s Lounge for Cookies, hot cocoa, caroling, and a visit from Santa Clause!

What?: L’Arche@UP / REX is a long-standing partnership and events between the University of Portland, and people with and without intellectual disabilities in the metro Portland area. The biggest event each year is an annual Nativity play & carol-singing. When you show up, you’ll be invited to put on a costume and join the play (no need to memorize lines!). After the play, there is time for mingling, treats, and a visit from the one and only Santa Clause.

Where should I park?: There are accessible parking spots behind the Chapel. Otherwise, we are asked to park in the lots by the sports fields on-campus.

Health precautions: If you’re experiencing any Covid/flu/cold symptoms, or have been around someone with Covid, please wear a mask.

RSVP to party@larche-portland.org

Tree Sale Update

You may be aware that when L’Arche Portland decided to relinquish our yearly Christmas tree sale three years ago, Tip Top Trees stepped in to fill the gap and partnered with another amazing nonprofit, the Community Transitional School (CTS), which supports kids with housing instability.

We have good news!  The tree sale is coming back to L'Arche in partnership with CTS! This year, tree sale proceeds will still go to CTS, and a donation will also go to L’Arche Portland. And in 2025, the tree sale will be operated by L’Arche!

So please come to the Grocery Outlet in Hollywood (4420 NE Hancock St) to get a locally grown, freshly cut Christmas tree and support two amazing communities in Portland. The tree lot is open through December 22:

  • Mon-Thurs 1-7pm

  • Friday 12-7pm

  • Saturday 9am-7pm

  • Sunday 10am-7pm

Hanukkah Party

When?: Sunday, December 29th, 2-5pm

Where?: Gabriel House - RSVP to receive address

What?: We’ll make latkes and partake in other potluck snacks, play dreidel and other party games!

Health precautions: If you’re experiencing any Covid/flu/cold symptoms, or have been around someone with Covid, please wear a mask.

RSVP to party@larche-portland.org