My year at L’Arche NC has been nothing short of wonderful! I had no idea when I
agreed to be the Duke Divinity intern for L’Arche NC that I would get so many amazing
opportunities to do such meaningful work and get to connect with so many lovely people along
the way.
One of my favorite pieces of L’Arche NC is the way that we are committed to caring for
the people in our programs so well. By focusing on social, educational, and spiritual aspects of
people’s lives, it truly feels like L’Arche NC is committed to being in community with the
fulness of every person. I got the opportunity to engage in and lead fun social events like tie-
dying t-shirts at crafternoon and going to lunches and coffee with L’Arche friends. L’Arche is
committed to even more than just social gatherings though, and so I also got to lead events like a
book club and a panel focusing on Disability and Employment in order to educate the
community about Disability rights. As a Divinity student I was also grateful for the opportunity
to serve in a spiritual way that linked Disability justice and theology in events like our Disability
Justice Stations of the Cross at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and a Disability centered
Sunday at Community UCC. Combining these social, educational, and spiritual areas gave me
the opportunity to learn more about Disability justice and faith, connect with new friends and
mentors, and share my gifts and story with L’Arche NC in a really meaningful way.
I am deeply grateful for my time at L’Arche NC and am excited to stay connected to the
community and it’s mission.
Tatum Tricarico, 2022-2023 Duke Divinity Intern
