Community Dinner BBQ and Bingo! (Sold Out)
2023-05-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
We will be joined by special guests from L’Arche GWDC, Hazel and John, who will be visiting the Triangle on vacation. Hazel, who is a Core Member at L’Arche GWDC, will share about life at L’Arche. Learn more about the inclusive community and transformative friendships that are formed at L’Arche residential homes.
We will also play an exciting game of Picture BINGO! The theme of our Bingo game is Summer — because we are ready for sunglasses, flip flops, and friendship gatherings outside. Winners will pick a prize from a local gift card assortment.
We will be serving a delicious meal for this fundraising event. You won’t want to miss it! Special thanks to Southern Harvest Catering and Knuckhead BBQ for sponsoring this event.
Menu: Pork BBQ & Chicken (BBQ Tempah for vegetarians), mac & cheese, coleslaw, green beans with a dessert. All BBQ is gluten-free.
(This event is sold out)

TWOsday Fun, May 09
2023-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.

This month we will be meeting at the Bulla Center for trivia! Please register using this link.

First Sunday Meet Up: Stroll on the American Tobacco Trail
2023-05-07 15:00 - 16:30
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.

We will be taking a stroll on the American Tobacco Trail from 3:00pm-4:00pm. We will be meeting at the parking lot by 202 W. North Carolina 54 (in front of Beauty Smart). Please register using this link.

May the 4th Be With You: CommUNITY Karaoke
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online: Zoom
Why did Hans not perform with the group? Because he was doing a SOLO! Please join us on Zoom for CommUNITY Karaoke! Everyone is invited. Hosted by L’Arche North Carolina, L’Arche Frederick, and L’Arche Long Island.
All are welcome to perform, Star Wars fans or not!
Please RSVP if you are attending, to do so visit: https://forms.gle/vhxjNUz4WvtJerx79

Crafternoon, May 3
2023-05-03 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for CRAFTERNOON.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
We will be decorating and painting birdhouses! Please register using this link.

Cooking with Community, April 25
2023-04-25 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

We will be making spring themed sweet treats! Please register using this link.

Y’all Belong Here
2023-04-19 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-03-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Online: Zoom
All are welcome to join L’Arche Atlanta and L’Arche North Carolina’s community of people with and without disabilities for our monthly 30-minute interfaith virtual prayer service on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm EST. All religious and/or non-faith traditions are welcome at this gathering.
Each gathering is about 30 minutes and may include:

Welcome and passing of the peace/sharing hello
Something to reflect on, such as a reading or video
Individual reflection
Sharing with small group
Closing with prayers (community joys & concerns)

How to Connect
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87177312701?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 871 7731 2701
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+13052241968,,87177312701#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US
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Plant Sale Fundraiser
2023-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | 218 East Knox St., Durham, 218 East Knox St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Join us for the Plant Sale Fundraiser. With the generosity of local gardeners, 100% of plant purchases will directly support L’Arche NC’s mission to cultivate inclusive communities where people across the spectrum of intellectual and developmental disability identities live and flourish together.
We will also have friends of L’Arche who are artists selling their crafts for their personal business and new L’Arche NC shirts for sale.
IMAGINE COMMUNITY DIFFERENTLY

TWOsday Fun, April 11
2023-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to this free community event.

We will be playing get to know you games like two truths and a lie! Please register using this link.

Crafternoon, April 5
2023-04-05 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for CRAFTERNOON.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
This month we will be tie-dying shirts! Please register using this link. The first 30 people to sign up will receive a white L’Arche NC t-shirt!

Stations of the Cross: Disability Justice (Virtual)
2023-04-04 19:00 - 20:30
Join us on Zoom as we journey through the Stations of the Cross. At each of the fourteen stations, we will prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. At the gathering, we will use reflections written by Tatum Tricarico, the Disability Justiceand Theology intern at L’Arche North Carolina. L’Arche is a community that provides friendship,housing, and community for people with and without intellectual and developmentaldisabilities. These reflections will invite us to experience the stations of the Cross from adistinct Disability theology perspective. This will inform us about the joys and sorrows of theDisabled community, allow us to notice the unique ways that God is at work from a Disabilityperspective, and give us the opportunity to pray for God to help us move beyond the Ableismand discrimination that are often present. We will travel through these stations insolidarity with Disabled people and with a deep trust that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrectionopen up a sense of our own calling to live amidst the joys and sorrows of others.

First Sunday Meet-up: Bowling
2023-04-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Stars and Strikes Raleigh, 4020 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27604
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.
Join us at Stars & Strikes Bowling Alley in Raleigh.
Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00pm-4:30pm
Stars & Strikes, 4020 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
This event is $15 per person (including shoe rental). Please bring cash or a check made to “L’Arche NC” with you. Please note this bowling center also has arcade games and food; these are not included, but can be purchased separately by participants.
To sign up, click here.

Cooking with Community, March 28
2023-03-28 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

This month we will be making mini bundt cakes! Please register using this link.

TWOsday Fun, Postponed to March 21!
2023-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
*Updated March 13th: This event has been postponed to March 21 due to possible Covid-19 exposure for our staff member.
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Tuesday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to this free community event.

This month we will be painting pots and starting mint and pansy seedlings! Please register using this link.

Worship with L'Arche NC at CUCC in Raleigh
2023-03-19 10:30 | Community United Church of Christ, Raleigh, 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC, 27607
Join us on Sunday, March 19 at 10:30am at Community United Church of Christ (814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607).
We are excited to share worship with our friends at CUCC on Sunday, March 19. After worship we’ll be able to get to know one another during fellowship in the Vaughan Fellowship Hall.
Our Disability & Justice Intern, Tatum Tricarico, will offer a sermon on the healing of the blind man in John 9. Tatum is a second-year student at Duke Divinity and a disability rights activist on Instagram (@blind_person_in_area). She also serves as an Advocate with the California Foundation of Independent Living Centers Youth Organizing program as well as other agencies.
Everyone is welcome to attend.

Stations of the Cross: Disability Justice
2023-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27613
At each of the fourteen stations, we will prayerfully memorialize and visualize the journey of Christ to the Cross. At the gathering, we will use reflections written by Tatum Tricarico, the Disability Justice and Theology intern at L’Arche North Carolina. L’Arche is a community that provides friendship, housing, and community for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. These reflections will invite us to experience the stations of the Cross from a distinct Disability theology perspective. This will inform us about the joys and sorrows of the Disabled community, allow us to notice the unique ways that God is at work from a Disability perspective, and give us the opportunity to pray for God to help us move beyond the Ableism and discrimination that are often present. We will travel through these stations in solidarity with Disabled people and with a deep trust that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection open up a sense of our own calling to live amidst the joys and sorrows of others.

*Please note a Zoom/viritual option is available on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00pm (see calendar).

Meet-up at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham
2023-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC, 27704, United States
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.
In March, we are going to explore the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. Join from 3:00-4:30pm.
You are responsible for your own Admission ticket to the museum. This is a Durham Community day. Durham County residents get in free with current proof of residence. All adults must have Durham residency to get in free; each adult can bring up to five children. Guests without current proof of residency will need to pay for tickets at check-in.
Click HERE to RSVP.

Crafternoon, March 1
2023-03-01 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for CRAFTERNOON.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
This month, we are weaving coasters and mini rugs. Everyone is welcome. Please sign up in advance so that we can ensure we have adequate supplies.
Sign up here to RSVP

Cooking with Community, Feb 28
2023-02-28 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
Sign up here to RSVP.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience is needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that require an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snack that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

Fundraiser at Alpaca on 9th Street
2023-02-28 14:00 - 19:00
Support L’Arche NC while dining out in Durham! Visit Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken and 20% of your meal will support L’Arche NC!

*Only valid at the 9th Street Durham location.

Let the cashier know when checking out that you’re supporting L’Arche NC. For online orders, just enter the “L’Arche NC” with your name or a food item.

Meet our Executive Director, Laura Steed Lorino! She will be at Alpaca from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

*An opportunity to dine out and support L’Arche NC in Raleigh is coming up in May! Stay tuned!

Y'all Belong Here
2023-02-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Online: Zoom
All are welcome to join L’Arche Atlanta and L’Arche North Carolina’s community of people with and without disabilities for our monthly 30-minute interfaith virtual prayer service on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm EST. All religious and/or non-faith traditions are welcome at this gathering.
Each gathering is about 30 minutes and may include:

Welcome and passing of the peace/sharing hello
Something to reflect on, such as a reading or video
Individual reflection
Sharing with small group
Closing with prayers (community joys & concerns)

How to Connect
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ 87177312701?pwd= [REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 871 7731 2701
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+13052241968,,87177312701#,,,, *456180# US
+13092053325,,87177312701#,,,, *456180# US

An inclusive and accessible space

Friendship Bingo!
2023-02-13 18:30 - 19:30
An example of a bingo card.
Join us on Zoom for Friendship Bingo! Everyone is invited. Hosted by L’Arche North Carolina & L’Arche Frederick!
We will be playing picture bingo. The images are various designs for friendship. Get a Bingo and win a giftcard.
Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP in advance to get a bingo card.
If you need a printed copy of the Bingo card mailed to you, please RSVP by February 9th. If you plan to print at home and or use your device, please RSVP by February 12.
You will be emailed or mailed your individual Bingo card like the example at left.
RSVP

Crafternoon, February 8
2023-02-08 14:30 - 16:30 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Every month we meet at the Bulla Center (301 W. Jones Street, Raleigh) for CRAFTERNOON.
This is a fun afternoon for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to craft together. L’Arche NC and friends plan a crafting activity and bring all the supplies.
This month, we are making friendship frames. Everyone is welcome. Please sign up in advance so that we can ensure we have adequate supplies.
Click here to RSVP.

Meet-up at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
2023-02-05 15:00 - 16:30 | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones St,, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
On the first Sunday of the month, we host a meet-up in the Triangle Area. These are fun, social gatherings in Raleigh and Durham. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and gather with community.

In February, we are going to explore the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Join from 3:00-4:30pm.

Click HERE to RSVP.

Cooking with Community, January 31
2023-01-29 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join together with new friends and familiar faces at Cooking with Community.
Sign up here to RSVP.
What to expect during this afternoon time of food and fellowship:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. At this time, we share what we are celebrating this week (e.g. a birthday, our sports team won, a family member visiting, a new job, etc.). We then ask a get-to-know-you question, such as “What is your favorite kind of animal?”
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. If it’s a group recipe, we break into small groups of 2-3 persons per table.
3. We create the recipe together, following the step-by-step directions (no cooking experience needed to join us). Sometimes we make recipes that requires an oven or stove, other times we make a treat or snake that does not require any kitchen appliances.
4. We eat and enjoy our newly made treat.
5. We clean up together.
6. If we finish early, we may play a game.

friends cooking together

Cooking with Community
2022-12-27 13:00 - 15:00
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the fourth Tuesday of the month to make a new treat or snack together.
Click HERE to RSVP.

Y'All Belong Here: An Inclusive Sacred Space
2022-12-21 14:00 - 15:00
All are welcome to join L’Arche Atlanta and L’Arche North Carolina’s community of people with and without disabilities for our monthly interfaith virtual prayer service. All religious and/or non-faith traditions are welcome in this gathering. When The third Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm EST Each gathering is about 30 minutes and includes:

Welcome and passing of the peace/sharing hello
Something to reflect on, such as a reading or video
Individual reflection
Sharing with a small group
Closing with community prayers of joys and/or concerns

How to ConnectConnect via Zoom — you can download Zoom on a computer, laptop, iPad, or smartphone.
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 889 1467 6024Passcode: [REDACTED] One tap mobile +16468769923,,88914676024#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
What You NeedYou are welcome to bring paper and something to draw with, if you would like to draw during the personal reflection time.

Crafteroon
2022-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the second Wednesday of every month for a fun afternoon of crafting and friendship.
Please RSVP – fill out this form to sign up.

FUNtastic Thursdays
2022-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Join our community of adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities on the first Thursday of the month for games, community fun, and more. All are welcome to the free community event.
Oct 6, and Nov 3, & Dec 1
RSVP for the October 6th gathering by October 4th: Click HERE.

Funtastic Thursday on October 6th will be BINGO. Sign up to join us in person, on Zoom!
