Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati Grand Opening Photos

More than 1,000 Scientologists and guests attended the inauguration of the new Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati on February 25, 2012. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church, which will serve the rapidly growing Scientology congregation in the Tri-state area. Dignitaries welcoming the new Church included Kentucky Governor Beshear’s Faith-Based Initiatives Executive Director, Mr. Colmon Elridge; Kentucky State Representative, Mr. Arnold Simpson; West Chester Trustee, Mr. George Lang; and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Chairman, Reverend Damon Lynch. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati celebrated the grand opening of its new Church in Florence, Kentucky. Scientologists, guests and state, county and city officials attended the dedication ceremony. The new Church of Scientology will not only provide services to its parishioners, but will extend the Church’s humanitarian initiatives and community outreach programs throughout the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Tri-state region. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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On Saturday, February 25, 2012, more than a thousand Scientologists and guests celebrated the grand opening of Greater Cincinnati’s new Church of Scientology Ideal Organization. The Church’s expansive new home stands on a three-acre campus at 283 Main Street in Florence, Kentucky. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Celebrating in Tri-state style, dedication ceremonies for Greater Cincinnati’s new Church of Scientology Ideal Organization began with a performance of “We Shall Be Free,” performed by a gospel and country-bluegrass ensemble. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated Greater Cincinnati’s new Church of Scientology. In his address, he signified the importance of this new Church: “With the inauguration of this new Church comes a sacred pledge to employ the technology of Dianetics and Scientology in the same spirit with which L. Ron Hubbard originally forged it. Which is to say, to apply it broadly, unsparingly, indiscriminately and to the full extent of its power for bettering lives and uplifting populations by engendering kindness, compassion, nobility of the spirit and a love of humanity.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Welcoming the Church to its new home, Kentucky State Representative Arnold Simpson said: “You have outstanding youth programs and such fine purposes. In fact, you give more than you receive, and that is a very good thing. And what you offer is welcome and very needed. I want to see your programs integrated into existing organizations here and interacting with other agencies. I encourage you to work with me as well as with your other elected officials so that we can all work together to solve these issues. For your work to serve your fellow man, we take our hats off to you.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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West Chester Trustee George Lang acknowledged the Church of Scientology’s Founder saying: “Your objectives when achieved will make our community a better place. I am speaking specifically about the reduction of insanity, the reduction of criminality, the reduction of drug addiction. These objectives will make our community a more desirable place and will help us to compete with other communities on a global basis, and so make the world a better place.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Kentucky Governor Beshear’s Faith-Based Initiatives Executive Director Colmon Elridge spoke of the Church’s steadfast commitment to the community at large: “What I really appreciate is that you are a community of people who come and wrap their arms around others and say, ‘What is it that we have that can help you get back on track, and help you achieve the things you want in life?’ If everyone in this city did that, we’d have a better state. If everyone in this state did that, we’d have a more united America. And if everyone in America took your lead, we would have the kind of world we wish for ourselves, that my wife and I wish for our two sons, and that we all wish for future generations.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Chairman of the Board Reverend Damon Lynch recognized the Church’s role in revitalizing Greater Cincinnati: “It was here on the banks of the Ohio River that many a fugitive from slavery took their first steps on freedom's shore. And just as the North Star guided those on the Underground Railroad to freedom, I see your Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard as a guiding light for many here on Earth today. Mr. Hubbard was indeed a man full of intent to make a better world. He was a man of wisdom, knowledge and common sense. He was everything a human being should be and I’m so glad to see this new Church opening in his Centennial year. So welcome to your new home, Scientologists of Greater Cincinnati.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion (center), was joined for the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati by (left to right): Kentucky State Representative, Mr. Arnold Simpson; Kentucky Governor Beshear’s Faith-Based Initiatives Executive Director, Mr. Colmon Elridge; West Chester Trustee, Mr. George Lang; and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Chairman, Reverend Damon Lynch. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati
The new Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati stands at the crossroads of the historic Lexington Pike—which connected Cincinnati to Southern Kentucky—and Union Pike. This junction inspired Florence’s original name of “Crossroads.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Reception
The Church welcomes visitors to its daily Open House. Tour hours are morning to night, seven days a week. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Public Information Center
The Church’s Public Information Center provides a complete introduction to Dianetics and Scientology, including the beliefs and practices of the religion and the humanitarian and community outreach programs Churches of Scientology sponsor. These include a global network of literacy and learning centers; worldwide drug education, prevention and rehabilitation; equally far-ranging human rights initiatives; and the Scientology Volunteer Minister program. Visitors are welcome to tour at their leisure and to return as often as they wish. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
The Grand Chapel has been meticulously restored and converted for use by the Scientology religion. It stands as the centerpiece of the newly opened Church, providing for all Scientology congregational services and ceremonies, including Sunday Service, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies. It further serves as a venue for gatherings of all faiths and community-wide events. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
The Grand Chapel will also serve as a venue for community gatherings of every type including seminars, workshops and a host of public events. The room can also be configured with banquet facilities for receptions and celebrations. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
The Grand Chapel will also serve as a venue for community gatherings of every type including seminars, workshops and a host of public events. The room can also be configured with banquet facilities for receptions and celebrations. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Café
A café adjoins the Public Information Center, and is open day and evening for those attending scheduled services or simply visiting the Church. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The Church bookstore contains all of L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology, available in 15 languages. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words and thousands of recorded lectures. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Introductory Seminars
The Church offers evening and weekend introductory seminars presenting fundamental principles of Dianetics and Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Purification Center
The Purification Program was developed to free individuals from the mental and spiritual ill effects caused by drugs and toxins, through a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition—all of which are provided for in the Church’s Purification Center. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Auditing
Each of the dozens of auditing (spiritual counseling) rooms in the Greater Cincinnati Church provide the ideal, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Academy
Greater Cincinnati’s Scientology Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors). The Academy is comprised of multiple course rooms, each of which is devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Office of Founder L. Ron Hubbard
As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals.
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The Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati
The Church of Scientology’s new home, a 50,000 square-foot church complex, stands on a three-acre campus in Florence, Kentucky. In addition to serving the growing Scientology congregation in the Tri-state area, it was further designed to serve as a gathering place for the greater community and a meeting ground for people of all denominations to work together for the betterment of all. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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