Church of Scientology Seattle Grand Opening Photos

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, cut the ribbon opening the Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010. He was accompanied by government and community leaders and Scientology parishioners who spearheaded the building of the new Church. © 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, cut the ribbon opening the Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010. He was accompanied by government and community leaders and Scientology parishioners who spearheaded the building of the new Church. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Church of Scientology of Washington was dedicated July 24, 2010, in ceremonies attended by 1,600 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated. All those attending toured the new building and its Public Information Center after the ribbon cutting officially opening the new Church. The Church in Seattle Washington is the seventh new Church of Scientology opened this year (2010) and the third opened this month (July). © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Duwamish Tribal Chairman Cecile Hansen, descendant of Chief Seattle after whom the city was named, and other First People of the Northwest, performed a centuries-old traditional ceremony welcoming the Church of Scientology of Washington to its new home in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Duwamish Tribal Chairman Cecile Hansen, descendant of Chief Seattle after whom the city was named, and other First People of the Northwest, performed a centuries-old traditional ceremony welcoming the Church of Scientology of Washington to its new home in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Washington at 300 West Harrison Street on July 24, 2010. In opening the seventh new Scientology Church this year (2010) and the third this month (July), he said: “You are part of a movement. Moreover, it is a movement that is all-embracive, all-inclusive and all about ensuring no one falls between the cracks. Because when you possess a technology capable of restoring the infinite goodness in every human being, then every life becomes immeasurably precious.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new Church of Scientology of Washington at 300 West Harrison Street on July 24, 2010, with public officials, civic leaders, Scientologists and their guests in attendance. In opening the seventh new Scientology Church this year (2010) and the third this month (July), he told the gathering: “You are part of a movement. Moreover, it is a movement that is all-embracive, all-inclusive and all about ensuring no one falls between the cracks. Because when you possess a technology capable of restoring the infinite goodness in every human being, then every life becomes immeasurably precious.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce President Dave Peterson spoke at the dedication of the new Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010, acknowledging the Church and its parishioners for their contributions to the community: “We at the Chamber know we can always turn to the Church of Scientology—and you will never let us down.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Seattle Neighborhood District Coordinator Christa Dumpys addressed the Scientologists and guests at opening ceremonies of the new Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010: “To work with a group of volunteers that exemplifies the phrase ‘civic participation’—well, that’s the Church of Scientology.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FEMA Volunteer Liaison Jo Ann Oram spoke at the dedication ceremonies of the new Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010: “Whenever people ask me about your Church’s Volunteer Ministers’ work, I tell them to look for themselves through disaster response archives. You can’t help but notice amongst the groups of volunteer responders a sea of yellow shirts. Those are your Volunteer Ministers.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Washington State Supreme Court Justice Richard Sanders addressed Scientologists and guests at the dedication and opening of the Church of Scientology of Washington on Saturday, July 24, 2010: “The Church of Scientology is truly a leader when it comes to fighting for the civil rights of those subject to abuse by the so-called mental health laws and those that enforce them. And I respect your struggle to abolish coercive practices in the field of mental health and to restore human dignity and freedom to all people.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Washington State Representative Maralyn Chase welcomed the new Church of Scientology of Washington at its grand opening on July 24, 2010, and presented an official message from Washington Governor Christine Gregoire congratulating the Church and its parishioners on this important milestone. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists and guests attending the opening of the new Church of Scientology of Washington on July 24, 2010, visited Public Information Displays that present the fundamental beliefs of Scientology and the life of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Church of Scientology of Washington, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, serving parishioners throughout the Northwest. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Reception area of the new Church of Scientology of Washington, dedicated July 24, 2010, in ceremonies attended by Scientologists and guests from across the Northwest. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Public Information Center in the new Church of Scientology of Washington is open daily for parishioners and visitors, and presents the beliefs and practices of the Scientology religion in state-of-the-art multimedia displays. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel of the new Church of Scientology of Washington, where Sunday Services, Weddings, Naming Ceremonies and other congregational gatherings are held. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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L. Ron Hubbard Office: Every Church of Scientology includes an office for L. Ron Hubbard, Founder of Dianetics and Scientology, as both a sign of respect and in representation that the Church remains true to his teachings of the religion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Life Improvement Center of the Church of Scientology of Washington offers Dianetics and Scientology introductory courses and counseling. To make these services easily accessible to all in the community, the Center is located adjacent to the century-old Pike Place Market Historic District, known as the “Soul of Seattle.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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