Our Homes

L’ArcheĀ London has 3 homes in the London area – Cana House, Jubilee House and Bethany House.

Our Homes

At L’Arche, people with and without disabilities share life and daily activities together in family-like settings that are integrated into local neighbourhoods. Life-sharing breaks down the barriers in the traditional caregiving relationship. Mutual care, respect and compassion transform these relationships. The persons supported and those who support help each other reach their full potential through mutually transforming relationships.

Lā€™Arche communities do not exist for themselves alone. The members participate in and contribute to the life of their families, friends, neighbourhoods, towns and cities, and the faith, cultural, service and recreational organizations where they belong. L’Arche London has 3 homes in the London area ā€“ Cana House, Jubilee House and Bethany House.

Core Members and Assistants of Lā€™Arche London

At Lā€™Arche London today, there are 13 Core Members, (people living with an intellectual disability) and 12 Assistants who share daily life in our three homes. Ā Founding Core Members living in our community today carry the history of our community, and share our rich history as new friends arrive.

In the home, chores and responsibilities are shared. Weekends and evenings are times for outings, recreation, diverse faith community services and relaxation. Our community has many friends and volunteers who share their ideas, talents and energies with the community members. They often accompany Core Members to extracurricular activities such as the library, or choose to join the house in their regular activities. Relationships are at the heart of Lā€™Arche and many people remain faithful to these friendships over many years.