L’Arche North Carolina

Jam Together!
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
L’Arche NC is proud to present our newest event: Jam Together! 🎶
Led by Chris Hendricks and friends, Jam Together focuses on creating and appreciating sound, whether it’s singing together or playing instruments! So whether you’re a maker of music or just an appreciator – this event is for you!
Join us, August 12 from 2-3PM, at the Bulla Center – 301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC.

Craft Together!
2025-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨! All supplies are provided. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Join us at The Bulla Center (301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC) for an afternoon of craft and fellowship.
What to expect:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day. ✅
3. We craft together, following instructions, but still putting our own spin on it.
4. We present our designs, and talk about them.
5. We clean up together and chat about the new things in our life!

Don’t forget to sign up in advance: https://forms.gle/5brusjQWbnQw878s8

Cook Together!
2025-09-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️!
What to expect:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the recipe we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the recipe together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢(No cooking experience is needed to join us ).
4. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉

2nd Annual Brunch & Belonging Fundraiser
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The church of the good shepherd, Raleigh, 125 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
You are invited to join L’Arche North Carolina for our 2nd Annual Brunch & Belonging!
Join L’Arche North Carolina for our signature fundraising event—Brunch and Belonging—a joyful and inspiring morning that brings together people of all abilities to celebrate what it means to truly belong. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Tiffany Yu as our keynote speaker, whose story and advocacy continue to spark conversations around disability, inclusion, and community. More details available on our Givebutter event page.
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a delicious brunch, uplifting stories, and opportunities to engage with the L’Arche community. This event highlights the beauty of inclusion, where everyone is welcome, valued, and embraced just as they are.
🎟️ Purchase Tickets or Become a Sponsor

Ticket prices will increase after August 20th to $20 for Children and $40 for adults.
Want to attend but cost is a barrier? Reach out to us at info@larchenc.org.
We want everyone to feel welcome at the table!
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Tiffany Yu
Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride. She is a disability advocate, content creator, and three-time TEDx speaker who was recently named a TikTok API (Asian & Pacific Islander) Trailblazer and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy.
After a car accident at age 9 left her with a permanent disability, Tiffany has spent her life reshaping how the world views disability—from something to hide to something to celebrate. Her work has been featured by Nasdaq, the World Economic Forum, and Forbes.
Tiffany’s message centers on radical inclusion, authentic storytelling, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered. You won’t want to miss her powerful presence at this year’s Brunch and Belonging.
Learn more: https://www.tiffanyyu.com

Jam Together!
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join us for Jam Together! 🎶
Led by some of our talented musical friends, Jam Together focuses on creating and appreciating sound, whether it’s singing together or playing instruments! So whether you’re a maker of music or just an appreciator – this event is for you!
Join us from 2-3PM, at the Bulla Center – 301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC.

Y’all Belong Here
2025-09-17 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-21 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-02-25 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

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 889 4831 4502
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One tap mobile
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Craft Together!
2025-09-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨!

Join us at The Bulla Center (301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC) for an afternoon of craft and fellowship. All supplies are provided.
What to expect:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day. ✅
3. We craft together, following instructions, but still putting our own spin on it.
4. We present our designs, and talk about them.
5. We clean up together and chat about the new things in our life!

Don’t forget to sign up in advance!

Charitable Giving & Your Financial Strategy
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online: Zoom
Join us for a financial seminar with Edward Jones Financial Advisor Michael Vuke! Learn how to optimize your giving and have your charitable giving questions answered by an expert!
The purpose of this webinar is to share an overview about charitable giving and how it ties into your financial strategies. You will learn how charitable giving can be part of a long-term financial strategy, including potential tax benefits and information about advanced giving channels.
Register with this link to join the webinar! Please sign up in advance!
https://edwardjones.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IjJ5FbAeQv6fPTWuMxKSdQ

Lunch & Learn: Sacred Belonging-Faith, Disability & Community
2025-11-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Duke Divinity School, 407 Chapel Dr., Durham, NC, 27708, United States
Join us on November 6th for a Lunch & Learn at Duke Divinity School where we will talk about the intersection of faith, disability and community! We would love to see you there! Join us virtually or in person!
Register through the link to join us either in person or on zoom!
We are excited to share more about Panelists:
Thomas Murphy, Ph.D.
Tom is the Inclusion & Advocacy Manager for L’Arche USA. He supports and promotes the leadership and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in L’Arche across the US and develops advocacy and policy awareness around issues that impact L’Arche communities. Tom began with L’Arche as a direct care assistant in 2002 and has held a number of leadership roles since. He continues to develop expertise in accessible learning design and inclusive decision-making, which fuels his passion for building a culture of belonging in L’Arche and beyond. Outside of work, Tom can be found hiking with his family and reading, writing, and teaching about theology and spirituality.
Tatum Tricarico, M.Div
Tatum Tricarico grew up in San Diego California and received her MDiv from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. She has worked in several churches doing work with children, youth, and adults. When she’s not at church, Tatum is likely diving into her passion for Disability justice. She is an activist on Instagram (@blind_person_in_area) where she shares a Disability Culture Calendar she created. She has also helped co-organize Durham’s first Disability Pride Parade and has spoken at the San Diego California Women’s March, Institute of Theology and Disability, and many other places on Disability justice and theology. She is excited to be publishing her book Blessed Is The Body, available for preorder now! In her free time she loves reading audio books, making art, writing letters, and hanging out with all the people she loves!
Lamar Hardwick, D.Min.
Dr. Lamar Hardwick, also known as “The Autism Pastor,” is a cancer survivor, PhD student, and award-winning author, focused on the intersection of disability, race, and religion. Hardwick was diagnosed with Autism at the age of thirty-six. He provides workshops and consults with businesses, churches, universities, and faith-based organizations on becoming more disability inclusive. He is a graduate of the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, the Clergy Scholar Program at Yale Divinity, and a 2017 graduate of Georgia Forward’s Young Game Changers program. He has authored four books, including his most recent book, How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church.
Carrie Craig, M.Div
The Reverend Carrie Craig has lived in several states across the country, but North Carolina is her home. She graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a BS in psychology and a minor in religious studies. Being raised a preacher’s kid, she left for college with no thought of becoming a priest. After some determined resistance, her interest in religious studies turned toward a call to the priesthood.
Having studied two years at Duke Divinity School, she completed her Master of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1993. She returned to North Carolina, working as a hospital chaplain at East Carolina University’s School of Medicine, a priest, and an educator. Now retired, she lives once again in East Carolina, grateful to be near the ocean and close to friends. She actively advocates for people with disabilities. As a writer, she has developed a strong interest in the experience of aging with a disability. She enjoys traveling, watching movies and reading books, and music in many forms.
Born with a disability and using an electric wheelchair, Carrie has faced the challenge and excitement of working and worshiping with faith communities. She believes that including people with disabilities in faith practices is much more than building ramps and providing ASL. It is about welcoming everyone into a space of belonging, be it in a building or online. It is about discovering how our uniqueness can enrich the community’s life and practice.

Listening & Visioning Day
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
You’re invited to join L’Arche North Carolina and L’Arche USA for a special Visioning & Listening Day as we dream together about the next five years of our shared life and mission.
We’ll begin by celebrating how far we’ve come—the milestones, friendships, and growth that have shaped our community so far. Then, we’ll turn toward the future: listening deeply, imagining boldly, and exploring how we can strengthen our housing, programs, and long-term sustainability.
This day will shape the foundation for our next strategic plan, and your voice matters. Whether you’re a longtime friend, a family member, a community partner, or someone who believes in belonging for people of all abilities, we hope you’ll join us.
When: Saturday, November 8 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, Durham, NC
Register: https://forms.gle/nDQsSP94XZoeQZNE9
All are invited. You should come if:

You feel inspired by L’Arche’s mission of creating homes and communities of belonging—and want to help bring that vision more fully to life.
You believe in L’Arche’s impact and want to invest your insight, creativity, and leadership in its future.
You value inclusive, accessible conversations where every voice is heard.

Being present for the full day (10 AM–3 PM) is encouraged so we can move together through each part of the visioning process. Lunch will be provided. Please register in advance so we have enough food and materials for everyone.
Together, we’ll explore an important question:
In five years, where do we want L’Arche NC to be—and what will it take to get there?
With gratitude,
Laura Steed Lorino,
Executive Director/Community Leader

Soup & Craft Night-Insisting On Hope
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Join us for a night of community, delicious soup and up-cycled crafts at Duke Memorial UMC!
The evening will be fully inclusive and welcoming to all faith traditions.
November 19th 5:30-7:30pm
All food and craft supplies will be provided!
Please RSVP for the event so we can be sure to have enough soup and supplies for everyone!

CANCELED!!! Craft Together!
2025-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
UPDATE: TODAY’S EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO STAFF ILLNESS. PLEASE SHARE THIS UPDATE WITH YOUR FRIENDS.

You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨!

Join us at The Bulla Center (301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC) for an afternoon of craft and fellowship. All supplies are provided.
What to expect:
1. We first gather around tables and introduce ourselves. We then ask a get-to-know-you “This or That” question, such as “Do you like Salty or Savory?” or “Do you prefer the mountains or the beach?”🤔
2. Next, we review the craft we are making for the day. ✅
3. We craft together, following instructions, but still putting our own spin on it.
4. We present our designs, and talk about them.
5. We clean up together and chat about the new things in our life!

Don’t forget to sign up in advance!

Holiday Karaoke with Edenton St. UMC Youth
2025-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join us for our annual Holiday Karaoke!
Folks from L’Arche NC and Edenton St. UMC Youth will be joining together to sing and dance the night away!
Come sing your favorite tune- or watch others belt Holiday classics while you decorate cookies!
RSVP beforehand! We hope to see you there!

Chili Cook-Off!
2026-03-07 11:30 - 14:00 | Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Get ready for a spicy afternoon of community, fun, and belonging 🌶️
Get your tickets by HERE.
L’Arche NC & Duke Memorial Chili Cook-Off
March 7 | Duke Memorial UMC
504 W. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
Join L’Arche North Carolina and Duke Memorial for an evening that’s about much more than chili (though the chili will be very good). All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will support the Friendship Moving Forward Campaign, helping L’Arche NC purchase the Friendship Houses in Durham and expand housing, friendship, and belonging for adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Want to compete? To enter the Chili Cook-Off, please email info@larchenc.org. Participation is limited to the first 20 individuals who sign up. Three awards will be given:

Best Overall Chili
Most Unique Chili
Best Vegetarian Chili

Your ticket includes a full bowl of chili, the opportunity to sample the competition, and the chance to cast your vote.
Not bringing chili? Come eat, play, and connect. This gathering is more than a fundraiser—it’s an invitation to experience the joy, laughter, and radical hospitality that define L’Arche. A dedicated space will be set up for games and fun, making it a welcoming night for all ages.
Come for the chili. Stay for the belonging.
Get your tickets here
