A TIMELINE OF NEW SCIENTOLOGY ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED FROM 2010–2020

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2010

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Destination: Scientology

Brussels

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JAN 23, 2010

Churches of Scientology for Europe Branch Opens in Brussels

Dignitaries from across the continent join Scientologists to mark the Grand Opening of a new Church on Boulevard de Waterloo in the European capital.

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QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA

JAN 30, 2010

New Scientology Church in the Historic Heart of French Canada

Scientologists and guests pack rue Saint-Joseph in Lower Quebec City to fete their Church of Scientology springing to life.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

FEB 6, 2010

Fastest-Growing US City Welcomes New Church of World’s Fastest-Growing Religion

Federal and city leaders join Scientologists and friends to inaugurate a new Church of Scientology in this world entertainment capital.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

APR 24, 2010

Los Angeles Cuts Ribbon on a New Church of Scientology

The world’s first Church of Scientology, formed in 1954, joins a global roster of new millennium Ideal Organizations.

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Inside Scientology

Inside a Church

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Destination: Scientology

Mexico City

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JUL 10, 2010

National Church of Scientology for Mexico Opens Its Doors in the City of Palaces

A world-class capital and icon of culture and tolerance, along with 7,000 celebrants, warmly welcomes the Church of Scientology to its home in the heart of Mexico City.

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

Destination: Scientology

Pasadena

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JUL 18, 2010

Scientology Church Flourishes in Old Town Pasadena

In the bustling corridor of Old Town, thousands eagerly gather to witness the ribbon fall on a fully restored landmark and new Church of Scientology of Pasadena.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

JUL 24, 2010

Pacific Northwest Church Sets Sail

Scientologists and their guests joyfully convene to dedicate a new Church of Scientology in the Queen Anne district.

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2011

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Destination: Scientology

Melbourne

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JAN 29, 2011

Ribbon Falls on a Church of Scientology for Aussie Cultural Capital

A moving ceremony in North West Melbourne honors a city heritage site meticulously restored and now open as a striking Church of Scientology.

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TAMPA, FLORIDA

Destination: Scientology

Tampa

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MAR 13, 2011

Church of Scientology of Tampa Expands into Historic Ybor Square Home

Exuberant cheers ring out as thousands celebrate L. Ron Hubbard’s centennial and behold Tampa’s new Church unveiled in the fully restored, 133-year-old Ybor Square.

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MINNEAPOLIS—ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Destination: Scientology

Twin Cities

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OCT 22, 2011

Church Cuts Ribbon on Twin Cities Landmark Home in Minnesota’s Capital of St. Paul

Wabasha Street is the site of grand festivities to inaugurate the city’s new Church of Scientology Twin Cities.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Destination: Scientology

Inglewood

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NOV 5, 2011

Church of Scientology Celebrates Opening of Inglewood Church and Community Center in South LA

A jubilant celebration on Market Street greets new Church of Scientology designed to serve the multiethnic population of the “City of Champions.” The neighboring Community Center stands just minutes away in South Los Angeles.

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2012

HAMBURG, GERMANY

JAN 21, 2012

Hamburg Dedicates a New Church of Scientology for Germany

Flags wave and Scientologists, guests and dignitaries cheer to laud the transformation of a new Church of Scientology in the center of Hamburg’s historic district.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

JAN 28, 2012

Church of Scientology Inaugurates Stunning Home in California’s Capital

Attendees hail the Grand Opening of the Church’s perfectly restored historic landmark dating from 1930.

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GREATER CINCINNATI, OHIO

FEB 25, 2012

Scientology Church Opens Doors to a Tri‑State Welcome

At the intersection of Dixie Highway and Union Pike, thousands rejoice as Greater Cincinnati’s new Church opens her doors to serve the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region.

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SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

JUN 2, 2012

Orange County Welcomes Church of Scientology to Heritage Home

City and state dignitaries join thousands of Scientologists to commemorate a landmark Church restored to former glory.

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

JUN 9, 2012

Scientology Reboots New Church in Northern California

On its sprawling 3-acre campus in San Jose, a newly transformed Ideal Organization bursts to life to better serve parishioners and communities all across Silicon Valley.

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DENVER, COLORADO

JUN 16, 2012

Church of Scientology for the Mile High City

Scientologists and guests are joined by state and city officials one block from Coors Field in the heart of the Ballpark Neighborhood District to inaugurate a new Church of Scientology Denver.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA

JUN 23, 2012

Church Springs to Life in the Birthplace of Scientology

Arizona’s new Ideal Church of Scientology Phoenix is dedicated in the very city L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology.

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BUFFALO, NEW YORK

JUN 30, 2012

Scientologists Cut Ribbon on Iconic Buffalo Church

In the center of the Allentown Historic District, Scientologists, friends and community partners celebrate the dedication of their restored Beaux Arts home, originally constructed in 1898.

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LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA

JUL 28, 2012

Bay Area Scientologists Dedicate Los Gatos Church

The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the dedication of yet another Ideal Organization in the South Bay to accommodate its growing congregation and extend social betterment programs along southwestern San Jose.

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

AUG 21, 2012

Ribbon Falls on First Center of Scientology for the Middle East

Dignitaries and religious leaders joined Scientologists from Israel in the ancient port city of Jaffa to celebrate the opening of the Scientology center in a treasured site returned to its original splendor.

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WASHINGTON, DC

SEP 12, 2012

Church of Scientology Opens National Office in DC Landmark

Federal officials join Church executives to dedicate the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office, which permanently extends the full array of Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs and initiatives to the national and international communities of the US capital.

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PADOVA, ITALY

Destination: Scientology

Padova

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OCT 27, 2012

Thousands Celebrate New Scientology Church in Renowned Historic Villa

More than 7,000 Scientologists join with civic leaders and guests to inaugurate Padova’s breathtaking Church of Scientology, fully restored and returned to its 18th-century Venetian splendor.

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2013

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

FEB 9, 2013

Scientology Church Sheds Ribbon in Canada’s Technology Triangle

Scientologists and guests from throughout the region gather to commemorate the opening of a Church of Scientology to serve the Tri-Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.

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PRETORIA, GAUTENG

FEB 23, 2013

South African Capital Heralds New Church of Scientology

National, provincial and city dignitaries as well as South African royalty join Scientologists and guests for the Grand Opening of the Church of Scientology Pretoria, less than a block from Embassy Row and neighboring the Union Buildings, official seat of the South African government.

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PORTLAND, OREGON

Destination: Scientology

Portland

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MAY 11, 2013

Church of Scientology Blooms in the City of Roses

The Church of Scientology Portland consecrates their stunning home in the city’s historic downtown quarter.

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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

NOV 17, 2013

The Majesty of Scientology: Opening a 21st-Century Cathedral

More than 10,000 Scientologists pack Fort Harrison Avenue for the dedication of the Flag Building in Clearwater, Florida. Spanning an entire city block, the new Scientology spiritual headquarters provides the highest levels of Scientology Auditing and Training to thousands at a time.

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Inside Scientology

Flag

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KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN

Destination: Scientology

Kaohsiung

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DEC 7, 2013

Church of Scientology Opens at the Gateway of the Chinese-Speaking World

Amid a burst of confetti and a cloud of balloons, over 4,000 triumphantly cheer as the ribbon falls on the first Church of Scientology in Taiwan.

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2014

ADVANCED ORGANIZATION

& SAINT HILL EUROPE

FEB 15, 2014

Dedicating an Advanced Organization for Continental Europe

Thousands of Scientologists from over 30 nations converge in the city center of Copenhagen, Denmark, for the dedication of the first Ideal Advanced Organization.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Destination: Scientology

Sydney

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MAY 3, 2014

Church of Scientology Cuts a Ribbon in the Heart of Australia’s Harbor City

Thousands of Scientologists and guests fill Castlereagh Street on a stunning Sydney evening to witness the grand commemoration of the city’s new Ideal Church of Scientology.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

OCT 25, 2014

Continental Headquarters Launches Key Next Phase of Scientology European Expansion

The dedication of the Continental Liaison Office for Europe sparks a new era of expansion for the Church of Scientology on the continent.

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2015

BASEL, SWITZERLAND

APR 25, 2015

Ribbon Falls on Church of Scientology with Distinctive Swiss Character

Consistent with an uncompromising emphasis on quality, the first Ideal Scientology Church in Switzerland opened its doors to serve the tri-country region where Switzerland, France and Germany converge.

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BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA

Destination: Scientology

Bogotá

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JUL 5, 2015

Colombia Passionately Welcomes First Church of Scientology in South America

Bogotá’s newly established Scientology Church is hailed as “one of the greatest things ever to happen to Colombia” during a remarkable and rousing ceremony.

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SAINT HILL, UNITED KINGDOM

JUL 18, 2015

Headquarters Spearhead Momentous Church Growth in the UK

Church of Scientology expansion in the United Kingdom unfolds with the Grand Opening of the new Ideal Continental Liaison Office. It occupies an impeccably restored 19th-century estate in East Grinstead, Sussex, England.

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TOKYO, JAPAN

Destination: Scientology

Tokyo

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AUG 8, 2015

Epic Scientology Summer Continues with Opening of Tokyo Church

On a timeless Tokyo evening, Japan’s first Ideal Church of Scientology awakens in Shinjuku District, adjacent to the world’s busiest train station and Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo’s Times Square.

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SAINT HILL, EAST GRINSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM

OCT 18, 2015

Saint Hill Inauguration Crowns Extraordinary Season of Expansion

The newly restored and expanded legendary Saint Hill Estate in West Sussex, England, is unveiled before an enthralled audience of some 2,000 celebrants.

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Inside Scientology

Saint Hill

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MILAN, ITALY

OCT 31, 2015

Mega Church for Milan Greets the World

A new Church of Scientology for Milan greets the world with some 8,000 Italian Scientologists, guests and dignitaries on hand to dedicate the 100,000-square-foot facility in the city of age-old splendor.

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2016

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Destination: Scientology

Atlanta

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APR 2, 2016

Atlanta’s Spirit of Freedom Shines Bright

The first Scientology Church for the new American South is welcomed with pure Southern hospitality as doors open to serve the state capital of Georgia and beyond.

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Destination: Scientology

Budapest

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JUL 23, 2016

A Saga of Freedom Culminates in Scientology Church Coming to Life in Budapest

A Church of Scientology Budapest opens amidst the city’s bustling center, marking a milestone for spiritual freedom in Hungary.

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HARLEM, NEW YORK

Destination: Scientology

Harlem

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JUL 31, 2016

A New Rose Blooms: Scientology Church and Community Center Open in Harlem

Harlem’s new Church of Scientology is called “a center of hope on 125th Street” in a stirring Grand Opening ceremony held in a place where cultural significance runs deep into the soul of America.

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ADVANCED ORGANIZATION & SAINT HILL

FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & ASIA

SEP 4, 2016

Scientology Crowns Record Growth with Spiritual Headquarters for Asia Pacific

All new Asia Pacific spiritual headquarters is dedicated in the grandest of ceremonies. Just ten minutes from downtown Sydney, the stunning center stands amidst 900 acres of national forest to serve Scientologists across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND

OCT 15, 2016

Church of Scientology Cuts a Ribbon on National Affairs Office in the Emerald Isle

The Church of Scientology National Affairs Office opens its doors in Dublin on the city’s iconic Merrion Square to offer permanent delivery of social betterment and humanitarian programs in Ireland.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Destination: Scientology

San Diego

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NOV 19, 2016

California Dreaming Becomes Reality as San Diego Opens New Church of Scientology

On a sunbaked afternoon in downtown San Diego, an Ideal Church of Scientology sheds her ribbon in a city Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard once called home.

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2017

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Destination: Scientology

Auckland

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JAN 21, 2017

A Treasured Landmark Reborn—Scientology Opens Church Atop Auckland

Auckland celebrates the Grand Opening of New Zealand’s National Church of Scientology for the second-oldest Scientology congregation on Earth.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Destination: Scientology

The Valley

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MAR 19, 2017

North America’s Largest Church of Scientology Premieres in the San Fernando Valley

Massive Scientology Church sheds her ribbon to serve communities across the San Fernando Basin.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA

Destination: Scientology

Miami

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APR 29, 2017

A Magical Welcome Greets Miami’s New Church of Scientology

The Magic City’s new Scientology Church opens its doors in honor of freedom and volunteerism in the cultural core of Miami.

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Destination: Scientology

Copenhagen

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MAY 27, 2017

Danish Delight: A New Church of Scientology Is Born in Central Copenhagen

Located on Denmark’s famed walking street, at the intersection of the original meeting and marketplace for Danes nearly 1,200 years ago, this Church of Scientology Grand Opening rekindles the spirit and soul of Copenhagen’s historical heart.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND

Destination: Scientology

Dublin

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OCT 14, 2017

Scientology Centre for Interaction and Partnership Opens in South Dublin

A newly established Church of Scientology and Community Centre opens its doors for events and activities to strengthen communities across Dublin and all of Ireland.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND

Destination: Scientology

Birmingham

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OCT 21, 2017

A Revolution of the Spirit in Britain’s Salt of the Earth: Birmingham

The City of a Thousand Trades welcomes a new Scientology Church to the heart of Birmingham at its joyous Grand Opening ceremony.

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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

OCT 28, 2017

A Is for Amsterdam—a New Church of Scientology Shines in Alpha City

A world-class capital welcomes the Church of Scientology to its striking home on the “Knowledge Mile.”

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JOBURG NORTH, SOUTH AFRICA

DEC 23, 2017

Festive Spirit: Johannesburg Welcomes New Church of Scientology in Vibrant Celebration

Church of Scientology caps unforgettable year with a dynamic Grand Opening in the northern hills of the “City of Gold”—Johannesburg, South Africa.

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2018

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Destination: Scientology

Salt Lake City

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FEB 17, 2018

City of Salt Lake Welcomes Utah’s First Ideal Church of Scientology

At the foot of the Rockies, on iconic South Temple Street, the Church of Scientology Salt Lake City opens its doors to all.

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SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Destination: Scientology

Silicon Valley

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FEB 18, 2018

Spirituality Intersects with Human Brilliance as Church of Scientology Opens in Silicon Valley

Renowned for the digital revolution, the world’s high-tech capital welcomes a new Ideal Church of Scientology.

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PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MAY 5, 2018

Down Under’s “City of Lights” Inaugurates Church of Scientology

Grand Opening celebration honors new Church of Scientology in the world’s most remote major city.

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Destination: Scientology

Orlando

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MAY 12, 2018

A Star Bursts in “The City Beautiful” as a Ribbon Falls on the New Church of Scientology

Orlando, the most-visited city in the country, sees a dream come true when the new Church of Scientology Orlando opens her doors.

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STUTTGART, GERMANY

SEP 9, 2018

Freedom Reigns as the Church of Scientology Stuttgart Kicks into Gear

In the home of the automobile and at Germany’s industrial heartland, a new Ideal Organization is dedicated in Stuttgart’s city center.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Destination: Scientology

Detroit

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OCT 14, 2018

Made in Detroit: Church of Scientology Now Stands at the Cornerstone of Motor City, USA

The Midwest metropolis renowned for automotive technology proudly welcomes spiritual technology in a new Church at the very site of the city’s founding, with a fully restored landmark in Detroit’s downtown heart.

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2019

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

JAN 1, 2019

Winds of Change: Scientology Headquarters for Africa Springs to Life at Majestic Castle Kyalami

In a stunning Grand Opening ceremony and a week filled with celebration, the new Advanced Organization and Saint Hill Africa brings Total Freedom to the Rainbow Nation and all of Africa.

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Destination: Scientology

Kansas City

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NOV 2, 2019

A Home in the Heartland: Church of Scientology Cuts Ribbon on Kansas City Landmark

On a bright fall day, Scientologists and guests gather in the heart of Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District to celebrate the dedication of a resplendent new Ideal Church of Scientology.

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COLUMBUS, CENTRAL OHIO

NOV 9, 2019

O-H-I-O: Church of Scientology Kicks Off in Columbus

City and state leaders welcome expansive new Church along US Highway 33, set to serve communities across Central Ohio.

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