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Stories from the Kent Community

The best way to get to know us and the difference we make is through the stories of life-changing relationships in L'Arche between people with and without disabilities. These encounters and friendships are at the heart of our model of individual and societal transformation.

Rosie Duffield visits L'Arche Kent

Rosie Duffield visits L'Arche Kent

L'Arche Kent invites local MP to discuss concerns about government proposals for earned settlement and to meet people affected Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Canterbury Tales: a L'Arche pilgrimage

Canterbury Tales: a L'Arche pilgrimage

Join L'Arche Kent on a historic pilgrimage to Canterbury, enjoying community, reflection, and friendship as we walk the path of ancient pilgrims. Read more

Published: 15th April, 2026

Updated: 20th April, 2026

Author: Chris Asprey

Connection and community

Connection and community

Exploring the moments of connection and community experienced during a year as a L'Arche Intern in Kent. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Finding meaning in the mundane

Finding meaning in the mundane

Read Thomas's reflection about his time as an Intern in L'Arche Kent. In the story, Tom shares his insights on humility, God and joy in everyday. Read more

Published: 13th March, 2025

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Art of Joyful Rebellion

Art of Joyful Rebellion

Watch a video featuring artists from L'Arche's Joyful Rebellion exhibition at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge introducing their work. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2025

Updated: 16th April, 2025

Author: Chris Asprey

Dancing All the Way to London

Dancing All the Way to London

Watch our superb dance video to the tune of Take That's iconic Shine and join our Makaton choir by signing the chorus for a more fun and inclusive world! Read more

Published: 12th June, 2024

Updated: 31st January, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Party in the Crypt

Party in the Crypt

From the early beginnings in 1972, we return to Canterbury Cathedral to break bread, sing and celebrate 50 years of L'Arche in Kent. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2024

Updated: 31st January, 2025

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

"Rollercoaster" of a life

That's what Mark responded when Adam, his support assistant, asked what his life would be called if it were a cocktail as they spent a few days at a Greenbelt Festival. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2023

Updated: 7th August, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Telling our Stories

Telling our Stories

In this piece, Eddie Gilmore shares how he learned to tell stories about the amazing people that make L’Arche L’Arche. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2023

Updated: 29th January, 2024

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

In L'Arche, We Remember

In L'Arche, We Remember

Read about a celebration of the life of a wonderful woman Denise and the invitation to her funeral to dress as if coming to a wedding. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 8th August, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

Craftivism for climate

Craftivism for climate

Communities across UK took part in the #CanaryCraftivists project as the COP26 conference takes place in Glasgow. Find out what our members handcrafted and what kind of goods L'Arche Community in Kent were selling at the Eco Fayre last weekend. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Monika Uboreviciute

The exceptional and the ordinary

The exceptional and the ordinary

Reflections on living at L'Arche Kent, by Marilyn Hull Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2019

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Ismayil's story

Ismayil's story

‘I think L’Arche is one of those places where you can change the world, and changing the world starts with changing yourself.’ Read more

Published: 8th March, 2018

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

From accountant to assistant!

From accountant to assistant!

Ramil was an accountant in Azerbaijan before coming to the UK to live and work as an assistant with L’Arche. A practicing Muslim, Ramil says that L’Arche is helping him to live out his faith in the world. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2018

Updated: 25th October, 2023

Author: Jarek Maciejowski

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  • Bonjour la France!

    Bonjour la France!

    Emms and Katharine share their experience of a recent research and exchange trip to L'Arche Communities in France. Discover the similarities, the differences, and what we can learn from the French way of doing L'Arche.

  • International Great Voices Group gathers in Taizé

    International Great Voices Group gathers in Taizé

    People with learning disabilities from across the world gather in France to talk inclusion, decision-making, and how to shape the future of L'Arche together.

  • Inner silence, meditation and dancing in the pool

    Inner silence, meditation and dancing in the pool

    Liska, a live-in assistant at L'Arche Manchester, reflects on her first L'Arche retreat in the Scottish countryside

  • Danny: Why I Volunteer

    Danny: Why I Volunteer

    Get a glimpse into the impact of volunteering, a transformative experience that leaves one questioning: who is giving and who is receiving?

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  • Live-in Community Worker

    Live-in Community Worker

    Explore living with people with learning disabilities in L'Arche. This is the live-in option to go for if you are an international applicant on a visa wanting to join L'Arche for a year.

  • Live-In Assistants

    Live-In Assistants

    Find out more about becoming a live-in assistant in L'Arche: the experiences you would have, the skills you would learn and how to apply

  • Volunteer locally

    Volunteer locally

    Do you like fixing furniture? Baking? Playing games? Gardening? Bring your skill or passion and share it with others, by volunteering at your local L'Arche Community!

  • FAQs for Live-In Workers

    FAQs for Live-In Workers

    What is it like to share your life with people with learning disabilities? Do you require qualifications? How important is spirituality in L'Arche? All your questions are answered here!

  • Our vision and values

    Our vision and values

    L'Arche is an international federation of people with and without disabilities in 37 countries. Read what we have agreed about our vision and values here in the UK.

  • Why work for L’Arche?

    Why work for L’Arche?

    Do you want to know a few of the benefits you'll get if you join our team? Click to find out!

  • The L'Arche Internship

    The L'Arche Internship

    Spend a year sharing your life alongside people in L'Arche and participate in a reflective learning programme all about community development, personal growth, and change-making

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Read our policy on accessibility for our site

  • Where we are

    Where we are

    L'Arche is local, national and international, with Communities across the UK and worldwide. Discover here where our 11 Communities are located in the UK.

  • The support we offer

    The support we offer

    Learn about the different ways we offer support to people with learning disabilities

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