SSJ Neighborhood Center

In April, the Sisters of Saint Joseph and Partners in Mission at the SSJ Neighborhood Center experienced "Clay and Reflection" facilitated by Jen Coelho at the Markeim Arts Center in Haddonfield. Jen, a volunteer with our M.A.M.I.S. program, is from Christ Our King Parish and the Clay Studio Director at the Markeim Arts Center. She led us in a reflection on Scripture, sharing our talents, all the while teaching us some basic clay work. After our clay instruction, we were all given a clay base and began to mold clay in silent reflection. This was followed by sharing our stories. As it turns out, all our Partners in Mission are artists and easily took to creating something beautiful. We are grateful to Jen for her gentle nature, creativity, and for sharing her talents with us. She fired our clay creations and delivered them in early May. Quotes from our partners and sisters, "It was both a peaceful and relaxing experience."