L'Arche Adelaide

L'Arche Adelaide We were drawn together by a common vision of establishing community for people with and without intellectual disability in Adelaide.

L’Arche is an international federation of faith communities where people with and without an intellectual disability share life together. A group of people interested in starting a L’Arche community in Adelaide first met in January 2013. We were drawn together by a common vision of establishing community for people with and without intellectual disability. In mid 2015 L’Arche Adelaide officially became an incorporated body under the banner of L’Arche Australia. We are accorded project status by L’Arche International. We value the support of St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, Clarence Gardens. Community gatherings are held regularly; our community weekend occurs every January. You’re welcome to attend gatherings, become a community supporter and/or volunteer. For more information about L'Arche Adelaide, please see our web page for contact details.

Today the L'Arche Adelaide community shared worship with the St Francis of Assisi Anglican community, celebrating the be...
30/11/2025

Today the L'Arche Adelaide community shared worship with the St Francis of Assisi Anglican community, celebrating the beginning of Advent. The first candle on the Advent wreath was lit, and it symbolises HOPE 🕯 (Mark, our community member is 3rd from the left in this photo).
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a blessed Christmas and that it offers you an opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ. Amidst all the hustle and bustle that so often seems to accompany this time of year, remember those for whom Christmas will be a difficult time - those grieving, sick or alone. If you are one who prays, then pause and pray - and perhaps, if possible, offer help, and make this Christmas just a little less sorrowful. 🙏

⭐️L'ARCHE ADELAIDE'S ART PROJECT ⭐️🎨 We are seeking expressions of interest from people with intellectual disabilities t...
28/11/2025

⭐️L'ARCHE ADELAIDE'S ART PROJECT ⭐️
🎨 We are seeking expressions of interest from people with intellectual disabilities to participate in our art workshops and exhibitions in 2026.
🎨 The theme of the project is COMMUNITY IN DIVERSITY: “LIFE AS I SEE IT”. Can you paint a picture of `What makes you happy?’ ‘Life through your eyes?’ L’Arche Adelaide would love to help you paint a picture and then exhibit it for you!
🎨 Our first art exhibition will be a part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, for the duration of the month of August 2026. It will be held at Pilgrim Uniting Church in Adelaide’s city centre.
🎨 We will be holding several group workshops between January and July 2026 where budding artists will work on their paintings with the support and materials they need.
🎨 The first workshop will be held during our community weekend on Saturday 17th January, 1.30-4pm at St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 835 South Road, Clarence Gardens. For those who can't or don't want to attend a group workshop we’re going to make available art materials for people to complete their artworks privately or with their own art group.
🎨 Please email larchadelaide@gmail.com to receive an Expression of Interest form. Completed forms need to be returned by Saturday 10th January 2026.
🎨 For more information about the Art Project please contact David Baker (Art Project Facilitator): Email: mataro.road@bigpond.com.

We are looking forward to our 2026 Annual Community Weekend - Saturday 17 (9am - 8:30pm) & Sunday 18 January (10am - 2:3...
28/11/2025

We are looking forward to our 2026 Annual Community Weekend - Saturday 17 (9am - 8:30pm) & Sunday 18 January (10am - 2:30pm) at St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Hall, 835 South Rd, Clarence Gardens. You are welcome to come to all or part of the weekend. It’s always a great weekend of fellowship, discussion, creativity, music, worship, fun and games, and great food. We'd love you to promote this weekend to groups, friends and family.
A promotional flyer is at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1int0UjcgbvMJ2PKnAdOdFzQ4iatfxgN3/view?usp=sharing
The programme is at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-OIu1IHYqs_-QFuHhD1KU_9R1NW8XEuN/view?usp=sharing

16/11/2025

We are looking forward to joining with the St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church community for a shared service on Sunday 30th November - you are welcome to join us! 🤗 Service at 10am, followed by a shared brunch, our forum, and a reflection led by Shelley. Please email larchadelaide@gmail.com if you would like more info.

Greetings folks, I write to forward the news that L'Arche Adelaide and St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church member, Hele...
12/11/2025

Greetings folks, I write to forward the news that L'Arche Adelaide and St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church member, Helen Barton, died on 2nd November. Helen was a former L'Arche Adelaide board member and participated in many of our gatherings, prior to the onset of her illness. We offer thanks to God for Helen, for her life, her faith, and her love of others. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time 🙏 Grace and peace, Trevor Whitney, Chair, L'Arche Adelaide Board.

Thanks to our members who were able to join our Garden Working Bee at Dinwoodie House on Saturday and also to John who h...
02/11/2025

Thanks to our members who were able to join our Garden Working Bee at Dinwoodie House on Saturday and also to John who helped last week 🪏 🌱 Thanks to Margie for this brilliant idea! 👏

This last weekend some of our community members enjoyed a wonderful time away on the Yorke Peninsula, staying at Coobowi...
27/10/2025

This last weekend some of our community members enjoyed a wonderful time away on the Yorke Peninsula, staying at Coobowie. It was a weekend full of fun, fellowship, activities and some lovely walks 🥰 Thanks to our local community member, Eleanor for organising the weekend 👏 We very much appreciated the warm welcome & hospitality we received from local people & groups: Doug & Janice at Gum Flat Forge, Minlaton 👏 Wendy & Alan for inviting us into their Stansbury home and sharing their permaculture knowledge 👏 Kay for leading our Saturday night sing-a-long, great fun 👏 the Stansbury Uniting Church for welcoming us to their Sunday morning service 👏 We were fed very well all weekend thanks to the local Stansbury Dalrymple Lions Club, Eleanor, Marg and local ladies, and last but not least our bbqers extraordinaires, Adam & Mel! 😋 Thanks also to the Coobowie Caravan Park for hosting us in their wonderful School Retreat House & cabins 👏 And lastly, thanks to Claire, our National Leader for joining us from Sydney and being our resident musician for the weekend 🎸

Great to get together to celebrate the L’Arche Family Day / Light Festival last Saturday 🎊 Lovely to welcome some newcom...
16/10/2025

Great to get together to celebrate the L’Arche Family Day / Light Festival last Saturday 🎊 Lovely to welcome some newcomers 🤗 Thanks to the Dinwoodie House for their welcome & hospitality 👏

It’s two years ago today since our dear friend and L’Arche Adelaide member, Kelly passed away. Today we think of Kelly’s...
02/10/2025

It’s two years ago today since our dear friend and L’Arche Adelaide member, Kelly passed away. Today we think of Kelly’s family & friends ❤️❤️

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