Church of Scientology Denver Grand Opening Photos

More than a thousand Scientologists and guests gathered in lower downtown Denver on Saturday, June 16, to celebrate a new Church of Scientology. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church, which will serve Scientologists and the city and county of Denver. Dignitaries welcoming the congregation to their new home were Denver Chief of Police Robert White; Denver City Council Member Albus Brooks; Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives Executive Director, Reverend Leon Kelly; Historic Denver Executive Director Annie Levinsky; and Lower Downtown (LoDo) Neighborhood Association President Josh Davies. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Amidst a jubilant crowd, a burst of confetti and a cascading ribbon, the Church of Scientology of Denver celebrated the grand opening of its new home. The historic building adjacent to Coors Field was originally constructed in 1916. It now houses all facilities of a 21st century Ideal Church of Scientology to serve parishioners and the community for decades to come. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists, neighbors, and state and city dignitaries assembled in Lower Downtown for the grand opening of the Denver Church of Scientology Ideal Org. The Church’s new home stands at 2300 Blake Street in the Historic Ballpark Neighborhood, one block from Coors Field. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The grand opening ceremony of the new Church of Scientology of Denver commenced with a classic rendition of the country-rock anthem dedicated to the American spirit, “Home.” © 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 Denver’s new Church of Scientology. Addressing the thousands of Scientologists, he said: “The moment you elected to take responsibility for Denver—to become Denver in the most meaningful sense—you invoked the very essence of that word responsibility. And consequent to that, it now becomes your responsibility to bring all our programs and technology to bear: To not just teach kids how to read, but to read with such passion it sparks a cultural renaissance. To not just cut drug consumption, but to end the misery once and for all. And to not just provide a moral compass, but a full-fledged technology for living based on a reverence for life. So, yes, some might say our goals are impossibly high. But as all great things must begin somewhere, then let it begin mile high—at your Ideal Church of Scientology Denver!” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Welcoming the Church to its new home, Denver Chief of Police Robert White stated: “From training our youth on drug prevention, to supporting us as part of Denver Police Department community outreach efforts, there are many roles I know I can depend on the Church of Scientology and each of your members to play. I have seen your fabulous programs and how they are open to anyone. Collaboration is what will make this city stronger. I look forward to working with you and having the Church of Scientology as part of the team.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Denver City Council Member Albus Brooks spoke of the Church’s progressive approach to education: “Education is at the core of all your humanitarian initiatives, your literacy and tutoring programs. Your programs are impressive, and the fact that they are universal demonstrates their value to the community. There’s plenty of talk out there, but you are one of those groups doing the work.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives Executive Director, Reverend Leon Kelly highlighted the Church’s dedication to the community: “I want Denver’s kids to know real freedom. I want to witness a partnership to build a better community and a better future. Together we will achieve this. And I know this is just where the work begins for you. Well let’s together help Denver find freedom—and let’s take it right to the mountaintop! God bless each and every one of you.”
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Historic Denver Executive Director Annie Levinsky commended the Church of Scientology for its restoration work: “This building has already seen nearly a century of activity—and thanks to your church it is poised to endure for at least another 100 years. We commend you for your efforts to rehabilitate not only this historic structure but so many others nationwide—and your responsibility for rejuvenating the sense of community in the process. So congratulations on opening a new chapter in the long story of this place and the evolving Renaissance of our city.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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LoDo Neighborhood Association President Josh Davies spoke to the meaning of this opening to downtown Denver: “There are many reasons I’m excited to see the Church of Scientology moving into the neighborhood. The philosophies of the church are universal and welcoming. I’m so pleased that this will be a communal gathering space where we can discuss ideas, form new relationships, and get involved in a variety of projects that will benefit our residents, business owners, visitors and friends. We look forward to seeing all of Denver walking through these doors.” © 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 right), was joined in dedicating the Church of Scientology of Denver by (left to right): Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives Executive Director, Reverend Leon Kelly; Historic Denver Executive Director Annie Levinsky; Denver Police Chief Robert White; Denver City Council Member Albus Brooks; and LoDo Neighborhood Association President Josh Davies. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology of Denver
The new Church of Scientology of Denver stands one block from Coors Field in Lower Downtown’s Historic Ballpark Neighborhood. The Church carefully preserved original features of the restored, early 20th century building, which stands as a renowned example of Denver’s urban revitalization. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Reception
The fully restored lobby and reception are ready to receive visitors to the Church of Scientology of Denver—morning to night, seven days a week. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Entry Hall
The Church welcomes all Denverites wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. Just steps from reception, the Public Information Center presents a complete overview of every aspect of the religion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Public Information Center
The Public Information Center offers more than 500 films, providing visitors a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion as well as a biographical presentation on the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center further presents exhibits on the many humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs the Church sponsors. Visitors are welcome to tour the displays at their leisure for as long as they wish and to return as often as they like. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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L. Ron Hubbard Exhibition
The Church presents an introduction to Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard through a biographical exhibit honoring his life and legacy. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
The Chapel is the site of all Scientology congregational services, including Sunday Service, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies. The Chapel also serves as a venue for meetings, conferences and a wide range of community events. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
The Chapel serves as an ideal venue for civic occasions, including formal banquets. It is also designed to host seminars, workshops and gatherings in the name of community collaboration for the betterment of Denver. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Café
The Church’s LoDo style café is open daily for the convenience of parishioners participating in Scientology services and for those visiting the Church. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Introductory Seminars
The Church provides for evening and weekend introductory seminars, imparting an overview of fundamental principles of Dianetics and Scientology and their application in life.
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Introductory Courses
The Church houses multiple classrooms for introductory courses on Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The Church’s bookstore offers L. Ron Hubbard’s scripture on Dianetics and Scientology. Mr. Hubbard’s full legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures, available in 17 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Hubbard Guidance Center
The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists participate in auditing—Scientology spiritual counseling. Beyond this waiting area are dozens of auditing rooms to meet the needs of the Church’s growing congregation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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

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Auditing Room
Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling) is delivered in dozens of auditing rooms, each of which provides a quiet, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Academy
The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Denver Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Office of L. Ron Hubbard
Traditional in all Churches of Scientology is the Office of L. Ron Hubbard, honoring the religion’s Founder and symbolizing this Church is true to his writings and ideals.
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Historic 24th Street Entrance
The original American Radiator Company building, constructed in 1916, is now home to the Church of Scientology of Denver. The Church preserved the historical features of the 44,000-square-foot structure during renovation, including the neo-classical entrance crafted from Colorado’s exquisite Yule Marble. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Historic Entryway
The Church preserved the historic façade of the landmark American Radiator Company building, most notably its stately 24th Street entryway of pure-white Colorado Yule Marble. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Blake Street Historical Sign
Among the features preserved by the Church during renovation is the original American Radiator Company sign, which has graced Blake Street since the building first opened its doors in 1916. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Grand Staircase
The Church’s renovation carefully preserved the building’s heritage, including the historic 24th Street entry hall with its grand oak staircase and wrought iron balusters. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Preserving a downtown landmark
The new home of the Church of Scientology of Denver in the Historic Ballpark Neighborhood, originally constructed in 1916, stands as a renowned example of Denver’s urban revitalization. The Church preserved the landmark building’s many distinctive features, including the skylights added at the turn of this 21st century. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church’s renovation was true to the history of the building, from its early 20th century industrial architecture to its 21st century features. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Church of Scientology of Denver
The new Church of Scientology stands at 2300 Blake Street in the Historic Ballpark Neighborhood of Lower Downtown Denver. The building is a prime example of the district’s early 20th century industrial architecture. It was carefully preserved by the Church during renovation and will now serve the people of Denver long into the future. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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