Beginnings
L’Arche Fredericton started as Willow Tree Community in 2010 when a group of people was brought together by a note in a church bulletin. The seeds of L’Arche had been planted in that group in different places and at different times. Some had lived in other L’Arche communities, others had family members living in L’Arche communities and were interested in seeing a L’Arche community in Fredericton.
From then to now
Fostering community has been our guiding light since since the beginning when we started gathering monthly for fellowship, activities and prayer. We developed a strategic plan, incorporated and received charitable status by 2013 and were approved as an official project of L’Arche in 2018. The L’Arche Fredericton Hub began its part time social programming in June 2018 and added mixed ability workshops in dance, drama, visual arts and film as part of the Spirit Project. We are currently fundraising for a permanent location that will allow us to expand our hours and offerings.
L’Arche Affiliation
Willow Tree Community Inc. changed its legal name to L'Arche Fredericton Inc. in early 2018 when we became an official project of L’Arche. This marked an important step in our ongoing formation and dialogue with L’Arche Canada. Project status is granted at the National level and indicates that our group has adequately aligned itself with the identity and mission of L'Arche and that we are prepared to assume the rights and responsibilities of membership in the L'Arche Federation of communities. It also means our assistants and core members are able to participate in L’Arche retreats and educational programs. L'Arche Fredericton Inc. is founded on a community Hub model. Read more about this in the most recent President's Report and Newsletter.
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