L'Arche Adelaide

16/10/2025

Great to get together to celebrate the L’Arche Family Day / Light Festival last Saturday 🎊 Lovely to welcome some newcomers 🤗 Thanks to the Dinwoodie House for their welcome & hospitality 👏

02/10/2025

It’s two years ago today since our dear friend and L’Arche Adelaide member, Kelly passed away. Today we think of Kelly’s family & friends ❤️❤️

24/09/2025

You are invited to our L’Arche Family Day 🤗 starting with a BBQ, followed by a reflection, and some fun & games in the backyard.
WHEN: Saturday 11th October, from 12.00pm
WHERE: Dinwoodie House, Dinwoodie Ave, Clarence Gardens (exact address shared after RSVP)
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your meat for the BBQ, a salad or a sweet, and a picnic chair if you have one.
RSVPs to larchadelaide@gmail.com by Monday 6th October.
Come and celebrate with us! 🥳

01/09/2025

Yesterday at our community gathering we spent some time remembering Jane Pitman who was a much loved and appreciated community member ❤️ Jane made it her mission to support and participate in our community life from the very beginning of our association with the St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church community and we are very grateful for that. We finished our shared reflection with John Coleman's song, "Bush Beatitudes". The lyrics, "And the angels at our side say “On you go!” On you go – on you go – on you go – on you go" was an apt way to finish 🙏 ❤️
Jane's funeral is at St Francis Anglican Church Clarence Gardens on Tuesday 9th September at 10:30am.

29/08/2025

It’s four years ago today since our dear friend and L’Arche Adelaide member, Harry passed away. Today we think of Harry’s family & friends as they mark this day ❤️

19/08/2025

All welcome to join the online prayer time this Thursday, 21 August ...

Dear friends and community members,

You are warmly invited to come together this Thursday evening for a time of online prayer and reflection with L’Arche Australia.

Let’s pause, connect, and lift our hearts in hope, peace, and unity no matter where we are.

L'Arche Adelaide community will facilitate the prayer.

Please find followings times and Zoom invite.

5.00pm L'Arche Perth
6.30pm L'Arche Adelaide
7.00pm L'Arche Brisbane
7.00pm L'Arche NSW L'Arche Bendigo Community L’Arche Hobart - Beni-Abbes L’Arche Melbourne

Join us online via the Zoom Link at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82643471339

19/08/2025

Greetings folks, I write to forward the news that L'Arche Adelaide and St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church member, Jane Pitman, died on August 9. Jane was an active supporter of L'Arche Adelaide, participating in many of our gatherings, and also being a generous donor. She believed in the L'Arche ethos and believed in the God-given human worth of all people with disability. We offer thanks to God for Jane, for her life, her faith, and her love of her neighbour. And we express gratitude that Jane enhanced the tapestry of our community. Grace and peace, Trevor Whitney, Chair, L'Arche Adelaide Board.

13/08/2025

We are looking forward to joining with the St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church community for a shared service on Sunday 31st August - you are welcome to join us! 🤗 Service at 10am, followed by a shared brunch, our forum, and a reflection led by Shelley. Please email larchadelaide@gmail.com if you would like more info.
(Photo of our community member, Mark taking part in a previous shared service at St Francis)

13/08/2025

Our shared meal/movie night was a fun time - thanks to all those who bought food to share 👏 and a big thanks to Simone and Sophia for hosting us at the Dinwoodie House 👏 Thanks to Shelley for the cake commemorating L'Arche's 61st birthday and for the reflection 👏 'Matilda' was a popular choice for the movie of the night - we think Laura may have seen the movie once or twice before! 😄 Also lovely to welcome some new people🤗

11/06/2025

In May, we had a great time supporting our community member, Adam's fundraising walk around Thorndon Park. This year Adam is raising funds for The Smith Family. You might like to help Adam by donating via his personalised fundraising page: https://events.thesmithfamily.com.au/fundraisers/bevcorner/adam--s-mothers-day-walk Thanks to Adam & Bev for inviting us to be part of the walk and the lovely afternoon tea you provided afterwards at the Rezz Hotel 🤗

19/05/2025

Last Saturday L'Arche Adelaide joined the L'Arche communities of Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Bendigo for a Retreat Day focusing on the L'Arche Charter. Adelaide focused on the 'Community Events and Gatherings' part of the Charter. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the Retreat such a great day 🤗