L'ArcheFor 2007, the Anaheim Congregation has committed to provide $1,000 in support to Abraham House, the first L'Arche community in Southern California. L'Arche communities nurture and support persons with developmental disabilities and allows them to reach their full potential as members of society. L'Arche focuses on the importance of relationships, respect for each individual, and celebration of each person's gifts. L'Arche is faith-based and ecumenical, and welcomes and respects each person's individual faith.
L'Arche's founder, Jean Vanier was the 2003 recipient of the Community of Christ International Peace Award. He was recognized as the founder of an international movement that creates communities based on covenant relationships that promote the worth of all people.
For more information about L'Arche and the Community of Christ International Peace Award, please click on the links below.
Wavecrest: Friends of L'Arche (Fullerton California)
http://www.wavecrestonline.org/
L'Arche USA
http://www.larcheusa.org/
L'Arche International
http://www.larche.org/
Community of Christ International Peace Award 2003 - Jean Vanier http://www.cofchrist.org/peaceaward/vanier2003.asp?pr-yes