Church State Council

Church State Council The Church State Council is a non-profit educational, advocacy and legal services ministry of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

The Council serves the five western states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. The Council upholds the principles of liberty of conscience and religion and the separation of church and state, and protects the rights of people of all faiths to accommodation for their religious beliefs and practices in the workplace. We are committed to the principle of freedom of thought and belief as

a gift of God. We believe, too, that this freedom extends not only to acts of worship but to the expression of faith through charity and service. Hence, we work vigorously to protect and defend the rights of both individuals, and religious associations, charities and ministries.

🇺🇸 As America approaches its 250th anniversary, are our constitutional rights secure? Join guest presenter Alan J. Reina...
06/06/2026

🇺🇸 As America approaches its 250th anniversary, are our constitutional rights secure?
Join guest presenter Alan J. Reinach, Esq., Executive Director and General Counsel of Church State Council, for a special Sabbath program on June 6, 2026, at San Marcos Seventh-day Adventist Church.

"On matters of faith, each of us speaks for herself in her own, not the government’s, voice. Just as the government of l...
06/01/2026

"On matters of faith, each of us speaks for herself in her own, not the government’s, voice. Just as the government of limited powers was not granted the authority to determine or proclaim religious truth, We the People do not vest government or state officials with the authority to speak to G-d in our name. And the particular language we choose in order to communicate with G-d in prayer is also personal and inalienable."

UC Davis Law professor emeritus Alan Brownstein and professor Vikram David Amar survey recent examples of overt government religious speech—at both the federal and state levels—to examine the constitu...

On this Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who have given their lives to defend the idea of America. We cele...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who have given their lives to defend the idea of America. We celebrate the Lamb-like virtues of civil and religious liberty that our Constitution proclaims even while we protest the Dragon-like spirit that is often seen throughout our nation's history.

Enjoy this rendition of America the Beautiful by James Taylor!

LYRICS - America the BeautifulO beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain!A...

Church State Council President Alan Reinach recently presented this sermon at the Paradise Valley Church in Arizona. You...
05/23/2026

Church State Council President Alan Reinach recently presented this sermon at the Paradise Valley Church in Arizona. You will be blessed!

4.25.26 - Religious Liberty, Sabbath School -- Alan Regime

James Standish's presentation on America in Bible prophecy at a recent religious liberty rally in Arizona. Enjoy!
05/23/2026

James Standish's presentation on America in Bible prophecy at a recent religious liberty rally in Arizona. Enjoy!

4.25.26 - Three Most Offensive Words - James Standish

Please note the change of date to June 6 only.
05/21/2026

Please note the change of date to June 6 only.

From the National Catholic Reporter: "We respect the depth and sincerity of faith of individuals who joined the event on...
05/21/2026

From the National Catholic Reporter: "We respect the depth and sincerity of faith of individuals who joined the event on the mall. At the same time, we would be utterly naive and irresponsible if we failed to step in as a Christian voice that strongly condemns the appropriation of a small segment of the Christian population in an attempt to recast the United States as a theocracy. The event was another step by religious and political extremists intent on destroying the wall that separates church and state as well as the constitutional guarantees of freedom of – and from — religion."

The event was another step by religious and political extremists intent on destroying the wall that separates church and state as well as the constitutional guarantees of freedom of – and from — religion.

The early bird registration rate has been extended to July 31! Don't miss this great event for attorneys!
05/20/2026

The early bird registration rate has been extended to July 31! Don't miss this great event for attorneys!

05/18/2026

If you're in Northern California, you'll want to join us in Auburn for this timely event with Andy Im and Alan Reianch.

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