Below are five popular songs that you might hear if you spend some time in a L’Arche home in the United States!  We have also highlighted a lyric or two that we think speaks to our sense of community and culture at L’Arche.  

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1. That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick

Lyrics: For good times and bad times, I’ll be on your side forever more, That’s what friends are for

Reason: At L’Arche, we build authentic friendships and care for one another through the ups and downs. That’s community!

2. Dancing Queen – ABBA

Lyrics: Everything is fine, You’re in the mood for a dance, And when you get the chance, You are the dancing queen

Reason: You know that good feeling that just makes you want to dance? That’s L’Arche!

3. This Little Light of Mine

Lyrics: Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Reason: We support our people to shine bright! Everyone has a gift to share with the world. 

4. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

Lyrics: Say my name, you know who I am 

Reason: Actually, many people struggle to pronounce our French name, L’Arche.

5. Lean on Me – Bill Withers 

Lyrics: I’ll help you carry on, For it won’t be long, Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on

Reason: At L’Arche, the relationships we create are mutual. People with and without intellectual disabilities care for and lean on each other!