Church of Scientology Silicon Valley Grand Opening Photos

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More than 2,000 Scientologists and guests gather on Sunday, February 18, to celebrate the spectacular grand opening of the Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, presides over the vibrant dedication ceremony on Sunday, February 18, in the heart of the Silicon Valley. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Joined by Scientologists who led the movement to bring the new Ideal Church into existence, Mr. Miscavige officially dedicates Silicon Valley’s new Church of Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The crowd of thousands erupts into cheers as the ribbon cascades down and the doors open, signaling the grand opening of a new Church of Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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A roar of applause from more than 2,000 Scientologists and guests in attendance from across the Bay Area greets the unforgettable moment when the ribbon falls and confetti rises to dedicate the new Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The lively performance of the song “Best Day of My Life,” kick-started the celebration and set the stage for a compelling opening ceremony. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Here, indeed, is where the ‘Digital Technology’ revolution can transform into a ‘Spiritual Technology’ evolution—and all in the name of human ingenuity, human brilliance and personal freedom.”
— Mr. David Miscavige, Ecclesiastical Leader of the Scientology Religion © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“The Church of Scientology has an unceasing dedication to humanity. It’s what I like to call a ‘bulldog tenacity’ on behalf of the good guy. And I’ve been privileged enough to have a ringside view. In fact, I’ve stepped into the ring. We’ve fought and we’ve won permanent change to curb the drugging of our children and have it inscribed into the laws of our land.”
— Mr. James Sweeney, attorney and representative of the Black American Political Association of California © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I’ve seen how drugs ravish an individual. Drugs don’t care about your religion, your economics, your gender, or how many friends you have on Facebook. Well, it stops here, it stops now, and it stops with Drug-Free World and the Church of Scientology. You’ve built a movement that can actually hold back the tide of drug abuse.”
— Lt. Glenn Walsh, California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I believe the Church of Scientology can evolve the healing process for every citizen of Silicon Valley. It gives me great hope to see your programs now paving a path to better living right here… Today, we celebrate a whole new paradigm of possibilities. Because, after all, this is the 21st-century religion—the Church of Scientology!”
— Ms. Anu Peshawaria, advisor to the City of Fremont © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I learned of the Church of Scientology at the Interfaith Bureau, when I joined over a decade ago. It was so exciting to see 10 religious leaders around the table, all different-looking, different-acting, different-thinking. But when we got through praying with and for each other, we were one… The way we treat each other, it’s like we’re united. Yes, it’s the America we all want, coming alive right before our very eyes at the Church of Scientology. In the name of eternal brotherhood and sisterhood, let’s rise up and celebrate this awesome day and glorious grand opening. And let’s stand together to make a better nation and a better world!”
— the Rev. Alice Baber-Banks, Christian Fellowship Ministry © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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MR. DAVID MISCAVIGE with (left to right): Lt. Glenn Walsh, California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA); the Rev. Alice Baber-Banks of the Christian Fellowship Ministry and consultant to California’s Children Medical Services; Ms. Anu Peshawaria, advisor to the City of Fremont; and Mr. James Sweeney, Black American Political Association of California. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Nestled between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, the 50,000-square-foot Church is located just minutes from the city center and a dozen global tech headquarters, among them the Googleplex and Microsoft’s Valley campus. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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RECEPTION Open seven days a week, morning to night, the Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley welcomes anyone wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER The Public Information Center offers some 500 films, providing a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology. It includes the beliefs and practices of the religion, a biographical presentation on the life and legacy of Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, as well as the many humanitarian initiatives and community outreach programs the Church supports. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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INTRODUCTORY SERVICES The Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley provides for the delivery of all Introductory Services. These include an entire array of Scientology Life Improvement Courses to help better any aspect of one’s life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Among the many services available are evening and weekend Dianetics and Scientology seminars, imparting an overview of fundamental principles and their application in life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DIANETICS & SCIENTOLOGY BOOKSTORE The Church of Scientology of Silicon Valley makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy includes tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE PURIFICATION CENTER Scientology Founder 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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HUBBARD GUIDANCE CENTER The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists receive one-on-one spiritual counseling, known as auditing. Just beyond the waiting room are dozens of auditing rooms. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Each of Silicon Valley’s auditing rooms is ideally appointed to offer the calm, distraction-free setting requisite to achieving 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 Silicon Valley 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 BAYSHORE CAFÉ The Café welcomes visitors touring the Church and presents a gathering place for those attending the many scheduled events. It is further accessible for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CHAPEL The Chapel, lined with the Codes and Creed of the Church of Scientology, is used for congregational ceremonies and services—including Sunday Services, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies. The Chapel also serves as an ideal venue for workshops, banquets and events in the name of community collaboration for the betterment of Silicon Valley. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE OFFICE OF L. RON HUBBARD As is tradition in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the religion’s Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Architecturally-pristine, the new Church of Scientology Silicon Valley stands right on the U.S. 101, bringing a new dimension to the Bay Area. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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