ABOUT THIS MINISTRY


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The Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Department focuses on ensuring that the God-given universal human right of religious freedom becomes a universal reality.

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Religious Liberty includes the human right to have or adopt the religion of one’s choice, to change religious belief according to conscience, to manifest one’s religion individually or in community with fellow believers, in worship, observance, practice, witness, and teaching, subject to respect for the equivalent rights of others.

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The Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) Department promotes and maintains religious liberty, with particular emphasis upon liberty of conscience.

TEAM


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Omar Oliphant

Pastor, Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty

ooliphant@ejcsda.com
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Tahlia Foreman

Administrative Professional

 

 

PARL Talks Forum

 

What Is PARL?

A critical conversation on an important End-Time Ministry.

 

 

Medicine & You

Understanding your religious rights, options & responsibilities in the medical field.

 

 

Skills & Techniques

Learning how to engage in conflicting situations at work & school.

 

 

Public Engagement & Our Faith

Looking at our religious rights, liberties & responsibilities in the public sphere.

 

 

 

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Pastor Omar Oliphant | Email: ooliphant@ejcsda.com

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PARL Talks June 18-23, 2023

START DATE:
Sunday, June 18, 2023, 12:00 PM

END DATE:
Friday, June 23, 2023, 12:00 PM


LOCATION:
Online Zoom

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PARL Talks | Medicine & You

DATE:
Thursday, October 13, 2022
TIME:
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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PARL Tasks | What is PARL?

DATE:
Thursday, October 6, 2022
TIME:
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

LOCATION:
Zoom | Online

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Spiritual Dimensions of PARL

START DATE:
Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:00 AM

END DATE:
Saturday, October 29, 2022, 6:00 PM


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Meet Your Director PARL Consultation

DATE:
Sunday, July 17, 2022
TIME:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

LOCATION:
4 Zones

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The Price of Liberty: The Cost of Freedom

DATE:
Saturday, April 9, 2022
TIME:
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

LOCATION:
EJC Virtual Church

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