On Thursday, May 15, 2008 in Cathedral Hall, we had the opportunity to gather with Core Members and Assistants from several local L'Arche communities.  L'Arche (French for 'the ark') is a worldwide network established by Jean Vanier.  In L'Arche, people with disabilities find a home, and assistants both support them and learn from them.  Above: Bill Herb shares his experience as a Core Member.  A talented artist, Bill created the drawing of St. James Cathedral which will be featured in the program for June 22--Jean Vanier's visit to St. James!




Jennifer Kelly invites David Bishop to share his impressions of L'Arche with the group.  For David, L'Arche is all about community.


We were joined by friends from L'Arche Tacoma.


Christina leads the whole group in singing "Happy Birthday."  A tradition at L'Arche Seattle!


The evening began and ended with prayer.


Chavo, the director of a L'Arche community in Mexico, brought gifts for the local L'Arche communities.

On Sunday, June 22, at 7:30pm in the Cathedral, Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche movement, will speak.  Mark your calendar!