
An Inside Look at Our Community
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Get to Know our Board Treasurer!
Chip interviewed his friend Jim who also happens to be the L’Arche St. Louis Board Treasurer!

Meet Me in Muskegon
In June of 2021, the ladies of Joyful House embarked on a summer adventure to Muskegon. The week was full of laughter, games, movies, ice cream, and more - read about it here! Assistant Julia, with some help from the ladies, wrote about all their favorite parts of the trip.

St. James Goes to Michigan!
Core members and assistants from St. James House traveled north to Wellston, Michigan in June 2021. Assistant Jenna wrote about their adventures!

Chip Gets to Know Sri!
Chip and Amy in the office interviewed their newest teammate, Sri, who is sharing time both at the office and at Joyful House.

Paula’s Spring Update!
L’Arche fosters an environment where habits of the heart are cultivated – careful listening so that each person’s voice is heard; empathy; gratitude; recognizing and celebrating the personal gifts of others. Our emphasis on living for others took on a whole new meaning during the pandemic. I was deeply moved by how everyone, our team members and our Core Members, committed to living a “stay-at-home lifestyle” for the sake of everyone else.
There’s a New Coordinator in Town!
In this week’s featured interview, Chip and Amy got to know our new Assistants and HR Coordinator, Allison. Here’s what they learned about her!
Get to Know Caroline “CM Awards” Middleton!
Earlier this week, interviewers Chip and Amy got to know live-in Assistant Caroline Middleton. Learn more about her here!

Get to Know Maria Schroeder!
Learn about one of our L’Arche community members in Chip and Amy’s latest interview!

A Letter from Paula
Each season calls us into a spirit of gratitude, to say thank you to God and to one another. I am so very grateful for you and all our friends and supporters. My heart is full of gratitude for the circle of care that holds the people and mission of L’Arche St. Louis. We never take this for granted. Your support, always a gift, freely given and freely renewed, is precious. From everyone who is part of our daily life community and our Board, a heartfelt Thank you!

Looking Back to Look Forward
As the community of L’Arche St. Louis anticipates navigating the challenges of a pandemic during the upcoming holiday season, they find hope in looking back on how they made enjoyable summer memories while navigating these important but difficult restrictions.