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Happy Father’s Day! We want to acknowledge all the fathers in our parish and circle who contribute so greatly to their children (and grandchildren!). The ways in which you care for your children are valuable and important! For a reflection on the importance of fathers in the lives of their kids, please read https://ifstudies.org/blog/acknowledging-the-unique-role-of-fathers and https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/the-significance-of-a-fathers-influence/  

National Indigenous Peoples Day is on Monday, June 21, 2021. It is a day set aside to celebrate and reflect on the many contributions and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people across Canada. For some history on this day, please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Indigenous_Peoples_Day. For resources listed at the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, please see https://edmonton.anglican.ca/what-we-do/social-justice--2/pages/resources-indigenous-social-justice-june-2021. Social Justice is often top of mind, but do not miss the chance to see the vibrancy, diversity, and deep gifting of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.  

This coming Wednesday, June 23 is Popsicles on the Patio at St Paul’s from 6-7pm. Next Sunday, June 27 is our YEAR END PICNIC! Please pack your picnic and join us at Sir Wilfred Laurier Park starting at 12:30pm. Games and treats will be provided.  

New REACH Fund Grant – we are excited to introduce this new internal grant, available to St Paul’s parishioners who volunteer their time and energy to charities in Edmonton. Qualifying applicants will help Michelle share details about their charity with the congregation, through a method of their choosing. For more information about the grant and to apply, please go to https://forms.gle/KVGJYVn1VXYzPqcV6. You can also contact Michelle directly for more information.  

Indigenous Canada is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. They have partnered with Coursera to offer this course for free. Please see this link for more information and to register https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html. Michelle is taking this course and willing to form a discussion group for parishioners if you are interested!