Hello L’Arche Community!
March was an extraordinary month! We had the honor of welcoming members of our community to lead our monthly “Cook Together” event, where they taught us all about Ramadan. It was an inspiring experience, as we learned not only about the traditions and practices of Ramadan, but also engaged in meaningful conversations about the similarities across different religious practices. These discussions served as a beautiful reminder that, at our core, we are all one, and that everyone belongs. It was a powerful moment of connection, unity, and celebration of diversity that strengthened our community.
Don’t just take our word for it; here is what our friend, Sherrie, who led the event, had to say:
“What a tremendous joy it has been to have found L’ARCHE. It has been such a positive experience for my two boys, Quentin and Gabriel, who are both on the autism spectrum. Not only has it been a welcoming and accommodating environment for them, but for me as an American Muslim as well.
This month we were blessed to be able to share a few of our traditions during the month of Ramadan. The environment that L’ARCHE offers is without judgement and open to learning. We had a blast trying to fold samosas! And oh what fun when it includes covering dates in chocolate! It is such a breath of fresh air to be able to share with others without being defensive. I encourage everyone to experience what the boys and I did with being able to sponsor and show off some of our skills in the kitchen. It’s so self rewarding. We all have family traditions that we can share, and this is the perfect place to do just that!”
We hope you’ll join us for an event in April! Visit our Events tab to see a list of all upcoming gatherings including our Together Events in Raleigh and a Museum Meet-Up in Durham next month!
