L’Arche North Carolina

Book Discussion: "Loving Our Own Bones"
2024-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join L’Arche NC and Judea Reform Congregation for a 4-week book discussion on Zoom. Taking place every Friday from 12-1pm EST, feel free to come to one or all weeks!

Loving Our Own Bones invites readers to claim the power and promise of spiritual dissent, and to nourish their own souls through the revolutionary art of radical self-love.

Julia Watts Belser is a rabbi, scholar, and spiritual teacher, as well as a longtime activist for disability, LGBTQ, and gender justice. She is a professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University
Sign up form here!

Zoom link here!
If you don’t have the book, we can provide one via local pickup. The pickup locations include Duke Memorial UMC (Durham) on Mondays, and the Bulla Center (Raleigh) on Thursdays. Email info@larchenc.org to arrange a pickup between 8:30am-5pm!

Art Journey - Sunday Meet Up!
2024-05-05 15:00 - 16:30
Discover your new favorite masterpiece with L’Arche NC!
This Sunday, we’ll be going on an art journey at the North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh NC. Explores acres and acres of nature, interspersed with unique art pieces, each more exciting than the last! And all for FREE! So let’s do it together, and have a great weekend!
Sign up here!
Exact meet-up location details coming soon.

Play Together
2024-05-08 14:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Play Together.
This event is a VIRTUAL event! This means you must join virtually through Zoom.
What to expect during this afternoon time of fun and fellowship:
1. We first take some time to introduce ourselves.
2. Next, we go over the rules of the game. ✅
3. Then we play the game together, completing round after round, until a winner is announced! There will be multiple winners.
We ask everyone to please RSVP so that we know who’s coming to the event.
Sign up here!

Meeting starts at 2PM, May 8th!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Panel Event: Disability & Ableism
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Online: Zoom
Join us for a panel discussion on ableism, co-hosted by L’Arche North Carolina and Reality Ministries. Our panelists will share their experiences and insights, illuminating the impact of ableism in our society.
Whether you’re new to the topic or deeply engaged, this event will broaden your perspective and inspire action toward a more inclusive world. Let’s confront ableism and foster a society where everyone is valued and respected!
Register in advance for the Zoom event here!

Cook Together
2024-05-09 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️! Join us at The Bulla Center (301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC) for an afternoon of food and fellowship. We’ll be making our own mocktails, and participating in an open-mic event!
Participating in our Open Mic event is optional, but highly encouraged! Bring something to read, preform, or talk about! Anything is welcome!
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! 🎉
Sign up form here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Jam Together
2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00
After seeing the success of Holiday Karaoke and hearing from multiple participants about the importance of music, L’Arche NC is proud to present our newest event: Jam Together! 🎶
Led by Chris Hendricks and Lee Anderson, 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, May 14th, from 2-3PM, at the Bulla Center – 301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC.
Sign up form here!

Y’all Belong Here
2024-05-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-19 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 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
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Meeting ID: 871 7731 2701
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Paint Day at L'Arche NC!
2024-05-22 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-05-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-31 14:00 - 16:00
L’Arche North Carolina is gearing up to paint our new house, and we need your help to make it a vibrant home for our community members! Join us as we roll up our sleeves, grab some paintbrushes, and transform this space into a place of warmth and welcome. No painting experience necessary—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Together, let’s add a splash of color and a whole lot of love to our new home. Sign up today to be a part of this exciting project!

If you have a step ladder or any painting tools, please bring them with you.

Address will be emailed to those who sign-up!

Sign up here!

Craft Together
2024-05-23 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Craft Together 🎨! All supplies are provided.
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!
Sign up form here!

Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Serve Together!
2024-05-28 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for our newest event: “Serve Together” ! During “Serve Together”, we work on projects to support local non-profits and service organizations – from blankets and dog treats to luminaries 🕯️, we will try our best to give back to the community!
Join us at Fairmont UMC (2501 Clark Avenue, Raleigh NC 27607) for an afternoon of service and fellowship.
There will be both outside & inside activities.
Outside: Creating garden beds, and planting.
Inside: Creating snack/lunch bags for the ministry.
Sign up form here!

Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

Play Together: Bingo
2024-06-05 14:00 - 15:00
A L’Arche NC classic, Bingo is an event celebrated every season! Our bingo is fully accessible, with pictures for every square and repeated audio descriptions for every piece called!
Every round has a winner, and every winner gets a prize! 🎁 Bring your friends to the event so that they have a chance to win too!
Bingo takes place Wednesday, June 5th, from 2-3PM on Zoom!
Sign up here!

Cook Together
2024-06-06 14:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to join new friends and familiar faces at Cook Together 🍽️! Join us at Soapstone United Methodist Church (12837 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC) for an afternoon of food 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 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! 🎉
Sign up here!

Jam Together
2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 Lee Anderson, 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, June 11th, from 2-3PM, at the Bulla Center – 301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC.
Sign up here!

Craft Together: Sip & Paint!
2024-06-20 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.
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!
Sign up here!

Sundaes on Sunday!
2024-06-23 15:00 - 17:00
Welcome to Sundaes on Sunday: A Sweet Open House Celebration!
After months of anticipation and hard work, we are thrilled to invite you to join us at L’Arche North Carolina’s newly renovated home for a day of celebration and community.
Activities:

House Tours: Explore our beautifully renovated home before we welcome our first Core Members and Assistants.
Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy games and crafts suitable for all ages.
DIY Tie-Dye: Make a L’Arche NC shirt with the brightest of colors (suggested donation for shirt is $10)
Live Music: Tap your feet or move in your seat to the some sweet melodies.
Ice Cream Bar: Indulge in a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings.
Raffle: Support L’Arche NC with the purchase of raffle tickets for a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants and more!

RVSP now at https://givebutter.com/LNCsundaes

Serve Together
2024-06-25 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for “Serve Together” ! During “Serve Together”, we work on projects to support local non-profits and service organizations. This month we’ll be baking chocolate cookies for the local senior center, as well as painting decorative rocks (also for the senior center).
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 project we are making for the day. ✅
3. We create the project together in groups, following the step-by-step directions 🔢 (No prior experience is needed to join us).
4. If we get finished early, we take a break to play games together. 🎲
5. We clean up together and celebrate any exciting news! 🎉
Sign up here!
Currently, our events and programs are free. If you’d like to donate to make these opportunities more sustainable and available, please visit larchenc.org/give. We greatly appreciate your contribution!

321 Coffee
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us at 321 Coffee in Raleigh, NC for an outdoor summer movie night! Bloc 83 has an outdoor screen. Bring your own lawn chair. 321 Coffee will be open if you’d like to buy a drink. L’Arche NC will provide some snacks, or bring your own!
Movie starts at 7:00pm, at 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh NC

This is a free event!

June 28 – Best Summer Ever

July 26 – Finding Dory

August 23 – You can help us pick the movie!

Jam Together
2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 Lee Anderson, 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, July 9th, from 2-3PM, at the Bulla Center – 301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC.
Sign up here!

Play Together
2024-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online: Zoom
This Wednesday, July 10th, we’ll be having a round of Play Together on Zoom from 2-3PM EST. We’ll be playing an exciting game of Trivia, with three rounds of eight questions each!
Each round will have a winner, and the winner will receive a $10 gift card.
Everyone is welcome to join!
Sign up here!

Craft Together: Coffee Filter Butterflies
2024-07-18 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.
Join us at The Bulla Center (301 West Jones St, Raleigh NC) for an afternoon of craft and fellowship. This week, we’ll be making beautiful coffee filter butterflies!
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!
Sign up here!

Movie Night (POSTPONED to August 2!)
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, we are postponing July’s movie night to next week. The Movie Night will now be on AUGUST 2nd at 7 p.m. It will be the same place and the same movie. Stay safe and dry. We look forward to watching Finding Dory on Friday, August 2nd.
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Join us at 321 Coffee in Raleigh, NC for an outdoor summer movie night! Bloc 83 has an outdoor screen. Bring your own lawn chair. 321 Coffee will be open if you’d like to buy a drink. L’Arche NC will provide some snacks, or bring your own!
Movie starts at 7:00pm, at 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh NC

This is a free event!

June 28 – Best Summer Ever

July 26 – Finding Dory. ***NOW SHOWING ON AUGUST 2nd due to weather!***

August 23 – IF

Community Dinner & Bingo
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:00 | bethany United Methodist Church, 2809 Guess Rd, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Hosted by L’ Arche NC & Bethany United Methodist Church.
Join us for a community dinner at Bethany UMC (2903 Guess Rd. Durham, NC 27705)!

Everyone of all faiths and abilities is welcome to attend, whether for the whole event or to drop by!
Bethany UMC will be serving hot dogs and other summer treats! There will be vegetarian and gluten-free options.

After we enjoy our dinner together, we will play picture bingo! This fun and accessible format of Bingo is summer-themed. Prizes for each round include gift cards.

Event takes place on August 6th, 6:00pm to 7:000pm.
Address: 2903 Guess Rd. Durham, NC 27705.

PLEASE RSVP: https://forms.gle/wNbGT5odaUcesst58

Movie Night @ 321 Coffee
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Join us at 321 Coffee in Raleigh, NC for an outdoor summer movie night! Bloc 83 has an outdoor courtyard with a movie screen. Bring your own lawn chair. 321 Coffee will be open from 6-7 pm if you’d like to buy a drink. Incendiary Brewing Co will also be open and will allow drinks in the courtyard. Popcorn will be provided!

Movie starts at 7:00pm

This is a free event!

August 23 – IF

Craft Together - DIY Magnets and Photo Holders
2024-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bulla Center, 301 W Jones St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
