L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Celebration 2017 Photo Gallery

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Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of the religion, kick-started the grand celebration, presenting a panoramic update of the rapidly expanding landscape of Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists from more than sixty nations gathered at the religion’s spiritual headquarters, the Flag Land Base, in Clearwater, Florida for a birthday celebration in commemoration of the religion’s Founder. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In testament to his life, the annual weekend celebration displayed by turns, Mr. Hubbard’s research into man as a spiritual being, his technical legacy that allowed others to identify, explore and realize their innate spiritual abilities; and his continuing relevance in a still-troubled world. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“If ever this world needed L. Ron Hubbard—it’s now, tonight and planet wide,” said David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board, Religious Technology Center, as he commenced the inspirational night’s agenda. “But fortunately, that’s exactly his magnitude as of this evening. And I’m not merely referring to his technical legacy, his literary imprint, or, his tools for decency, morality and cultural resurgence. No, I mean the man himself. I mean his character, presence and beingness. I mean all he’s now become and will forever be.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Thousands of Scientologists were on hand for the 2017 L. Ron Hubbard Birthday Gala to acknowledge Mr. Hubbard’s wide-ranging accomplishments, and to share with each other the impact of his knowledge and leadership on their lives. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The evening presented not just a sense of L. Ron Hubbard’s influence on the lives of individuals, but also a surge of real-life stories on how he touched others… if only for just a little while, but ultimately changed the outcome of their destiny. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The LRH Biographer, Dan Sherman, opened a door to the world of L. Ron Hubbard, and invited the audience to walk in. The pillars of his presentation were on-camera interviews with a sampling of those who were actually there with LRH during a telling moment in the course of both their lives and his: “Tonight’s the night to ask that question: ‘What if there were witnesses?’” began Mr. Sherman. “What if there were those who may not have understood all that happened then, but all the same, they’re now back to tell us what they saw ‘way back when.’” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The night further featured the presentation of the annual Birthday Game Winners, carrying on the tradition begun forty years ago of honoring Mr. Hubbard each year with expansion in every Scientology Church around the world. This year’s Birthday Game World Champions flew flags of nations from North America, Europe and Australia. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The 2017 Mission League World Champion was the Ideal Mission of Belleair, Florida: “For us, the Birthday Game is life. So, we had to devise a strategy to win. This year we decided to reach our maximum delivery capacity. That was our racing formula leading straight to this victory.” —EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BELLEAIR IDEAL MISSION © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Seven-time World Champions, the Church of Scientology Milan claimed the 2017 Birthday Game Trophy: “This win is more special than all the others. Because now, we are Ideal – and the expansion is exponential. We are really delivering and correctly representing LRH Tech in every aspect. And, when you combine the Golden Age of Tech Phase II with the facilities an Ideal Org provides, that’s a guaranteed boom.” —EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MILAN IDEAL ORGANIZATION © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Just six months since inaugurating their stunning new headquarters, the Advanced Organization of Australasia took first place in their league. In accepting the trophy, the Captain acknowledged L. Ron Hubbard: “To LRH, you bestowed to your ‘dear friends’ of Australasia a new Advanced Org. And when you did, you said to use it with ‘pride and determination.’ Well, please accept our victory as testament to the fact we are living those words. And they will drive us forward from here, into eternity.” —CAPTAIN, IDEAL ADVANCED ORGANIZATION AUSTRALASIA © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Continental Liaison Office (CLO) of Australasia captured the 2017 CLO League World Champion Trophy: “This is only just the start. After all, our Continent comprises more than 4 billion people and over 60 distinct cultures. Moreover, from Japan to China and Thailand to Indonesia, this is an area which kept the flame of spirituality alive for thousands of years. And so, it is our duty to bring Dianetics and Scientology to every corner of this Empire of the Spirit.” —COMMANDING OFFICER, CONTINENTAL LIAISON OFFICE AUSTRALASIA © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The night’s spotlight continuously shone on the size and scope of Scientology today, spirited by L. Ron Hubbard’s legacy. Noting the more than 50 Ideal Churches that have opened in the last decade, including Auckland in January of 2017, Mr. Miscavige further announced forthcoming new Ideal Churches for the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles; in Miami, Florida and Copenhagen, Denmark. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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NEW IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY AUCKLAND The January grand opening of the National Church of Scientology of New Zealand was unveiled during Saturday evening’s event. Originally established in 1955 as the 2nd Church of Scientology in the world, their new home sits atop of Auckland to serve this “City of Sails” and the entire Kiwi nation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FUTURE IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY VALLEY Located in the LA entertainment hub of the San Fernando Valley, this future Ideal Church of Scientology is the next to grand open. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FUTURE IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY MIAMI The future Ideal Church is situated on Highway US-1 in the heart of Miami and is undergoing renovations for grand opening in the coming months. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FUTURE IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY DENMARK Standing on Europe’s longest walking street, the future Ideal Church of Scientology Denmark is under construction for grand opening before the summer. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige presided over a stirring two and a half-hour salute to L. Ron Hubbard. The evening was a celebration of a life well lived—a life lived for the benefit of all mankind, and a life lived to help individuals without hesitation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Capping the Birthday Gala was an inspired performance, led by award-winning jazz musician Mark Isham, in honor of Mr. Hubbard and the infinite gift of freedom he tendered to all mankind. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The festivities extended across the Scientology campus in downtown Clearwater, with the Church’s historic Fort Harrison, Oak Cove and Sandcastle religious retreats, overflowing with parishioners celebrating the occasion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The annual International Association of Scientologists’ Patrons Ball, completed the weekend activities. The elegant night gave thanks to Scientologists who, through their extraordinary contributions, make possible the countless humanitarian initiatives carried out by the Church and its members, to millions around the world. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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