On May 16, 2024, the Church State Council celebrated their 60th anniversary with a banquet and awards ceremony in Westlake, California.
Established in 1964, the Church State Council is the religious liberty educational and advocacy arm of the Pacific Union Conference. Alan Reinach has been executive director of the Church State Council since 1994, and he directs the programs of the Council, which is primarily focused on the preservation of religious freedom for all peaceful people of faith, as well as preserving the separation of church and state.
Alan Reinach also directs the legal services ministry of the Church State Council, offering legal assistance to persons of all faiths complaining of religious discrimination in the workplace. His most notable achievement has been obtaining a 9-0 ruling from the Supreme Court in Groff v DeJoy, establishing vigorous protection for those needing religious accommodation in the workplace.
Gerald Groff was among the guests at the 60th anniversary celebration.
Enjoy this special video report. Congratulations on this milestone anniversary and continued blessings to the Church State Council!
