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The Church's Office of Public Information responds to general inquiries on Church activities and projects and is available to answer frequently asked questions on Church doctrine and belief. This Office also provide up-to-date information on times for scheduled public services and events. The Office of Public Information will be happy to direct requests or inquiries to the any other department or office.
Office of Sacramental & Liturgical Rites
With the growing need for non-sectarian and ecumenical services,
the Church makes itself available to those of all denominations. As a charitable gesture,
the Church provides sacramental and liturgical rites not only for its own members, but for
the general public upon request. Such services include weddings, memorials and funerals,
christenings, anointing of the sick, last rites, and communion
Music is an important part of the Second Advent Church. All liturgical rites of the Church are accompanied by music. The Church also embraces the use of music therapy in healing, and the music of the liturgy is based upon concepts of sound imagery and underlying archetypes, created to enhance the inspirational religious experience.
Those wishing to contribute to the Church may contact the Charisticary. The Charisticary will be able to provide accurate information on tax deductions for charitable gifts.
The Speakers Bureau arranges for and coordinates speeches,
lectures, appearances, presentations and seminars on behalf of the International Community
of Christ and the Advocates for Religious Rights & Freedoms, as well as for the Jamilian
University of the Ordained and its affiliated educational entities.
The Church's newsletter/journal is the Community Communique.
The Communique provides a public record of Church services and events. Feature articles,
reports from Church departments, abridged sermons and lectures, news from affiliated
organizations, service listings, and public announcements comprise the now bi-annual
publication.
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services. Most of these
services are performed at the Church's dedicated chapels and consecrated sanctuaries, but
rites may also be performed at other locations, such as funeral homes and hospitals, as
circumstance may dictate. 
The Jamilian Handbell Choir, the Sinfonietta of the Community,
and vocal ensembles have performed at various events, including the Governor's Prayer
Breakfast and the annual Human Spiritual Rights celebration of the Advocates for Religious
Rights & Freedoms.
One of the Bureau's main objectives is to disseminate information
on the ministry, doctrine and work of the Second Advent Church as a public service to
interested organizations and study groups. The Bureau also arranges for participation by
ministers and church representatives at special ecumenical events, such as interfaith
services and prayer breakfasts. In addition, the Bureau makes available ministers to give
invocations and benedictions at legislative meetings and other professional gatherings.