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Just Clowning Around
Chip Chip

Just Clowning Around

This was the second summer for the L’Arche St. Louis Theater Program! We were visited by Mary Ruppert of L’Arche USA who helped participants discover their inner clowns. Chip was curious to know more about her and shares what he learned in this interview!

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We’re Still L’Arche
Maria Maria

We’re Still L’Arche

"The whole entire world is a very narrow bridge and the main thing is to have no fear at all" - Epigram attributed to Hasidic Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

When I think of the Spring of 2020, I can almost see this “very narrow bridge.” Back then, that bridge was the slim margin of error that could let the virus into one of our homes and leave someone sick - maybe even isolated in an ICU, far away from loved ones.

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A School of the Heart:
Paula Paula

A School of the Heart:

“My college graduation was a celebration of one type of learning and the attainment of new skills.  My arrival at L’Arche was the beginning of another, equally important, type of learning that would involve a very different set of skills.”

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From Assistant to Board Member!
Chip Chip

From Assistant to Board Member!

This interview is a continuation of Chip’s, “Get to Know Our Board Members,” series! This time, he talked with Board member Jason. Jason first came to L’Arche St. Louis as a live-out Assistant way back in our early years! Learn more about him from Chip’s questions!

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A Familiar Face in a New Role!
Chip Chip

A Familiar Face in a New Role!

You probably already know our community member Kathie, but now she’s working in a new role! Learn more about what she’s doing and who she is through Chip’s hard-hitting questions, like, “What is your favorite holiday?” and “What are your hobbies?”

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Chip Gets to Know Julia!
Chip Chip

Chip Gets to Know Julia!

Chip and Amy in the office interviewed Joyful House Assistant House Leader Julia! Learn about her and her favorite L’Arche memories here!

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Chip Gets to Know President Greg
Chip Chip

Chip Gets to Know President Greg

Next up in Chip’s interview series with our Board of Directors is Greg Anderson! He’s currently the President of our Board and helps with all things legal because he’s a lawyer! Get to know him better in Chip’s interview.

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