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New Churches of Scientology Grand Openings

SCIENTOLOGISTS CUT THE RIBBON ON LANDMARK BUFFALO CHURCH

BUFFALO, NEW YORKSATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2012

More than a thousand Buffalo Area Scientologists gathered on Saturday, June 30, to celebrate the rededication of the Church of Scientology Buffalo.

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RIBBON FALLS ON IDEAL ORG IN THE BIRTHPLACE OF SCIENTOLOGY

PHOENIX, ARIZONASATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012

Amid a burst of confetti and a flight of balloons, the ribbon was parted on the new Church of Scientology Ideal Organization of Phoenix on Saturday, June 23. More than 1,500 Scientologists, neighbors and dignitaries joined Church officials for the dedication ceremony.

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NEW IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FOR THE MILE-HIGH CITY

DENVER, COLORADOSATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012

On Saturday, June 16, more than a thousand Scientologists, guests, and state and city dignitaries assembled in Lower Downtown Denver to dedicate a new Church of Scientology.

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SCIENTOLOGY REBOOTS IDEAL CHURCH IN SILICON VALLEY

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

Thousands of Bay Area Scientologists gathered on Saturday, June 9, to celebrate the rededication of the Church of Scientology Stevens Creek in San Jose.

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ORANGE COUNTY WELCOMES CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY TO HISTORIC HOME

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012

On Saturday, June 2, city and state dignitaries joined thousands of Scientologists in downtown Santa Ana to dedicate the new Church of Scientology of Orange County.

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SCIENTOLOGY CHURCH OPENS DOORS TO A TRI-STATE WELCOME

GREATER CINCINNATISATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

The Church of Scientology Greater Cincinnati celebrated the opening of its expansive new home Saturday, February 25. The inauguration was attended by more than a thousand Scientologists and state, county and city officials.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY INAUGURATES NEW LANDMARK HOME IN CALIFORNIA’S CAPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012

California’s capital celebrated the grand opening of the new Church of Scientology of Sacramento on Saturday, January 28. The dedication ceremony was attended by more than 2,500 Scientologists, guests and city, state and national officials.

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HAMBURG DEDICATES A NEW IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FOR GERMANY

HAMBURG, GERMANYSATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2012

On January 21, 2012, the Church of Scientology of Hamburg newly opened its doors to the city in a dedication ceremony attended by 1,500 Scientologists, guests and dignitaries. The grand opening marked the culmination of a transformation of the seven-story Church into an Ideal Church of Scientology (Ideal Org) to better meet the needs of Hamburg’s growing Scientology congregation and the community at large.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY INGLEWOOD—VIDEO FOOTAGE INSIDE CHURCH

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011

5,000 Scientologists, guests and city officials gathered Saturday November 5, for the dedication of an entirely new Church of Scientology and Church of Scientology Community Center. The Church stands in the heart of downtown, at 315 South Market Street, and reflects the growth of a new Scientology congregation amongst these communities. The neighboring Community Center stands just a few minutes away in South Los Angeles, at 8039 South Vermont Avenue.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF AN ENTIRELY NEW CHURCH IN INGLEWOOD AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011

5,000 Scientologists, guests and city officials gathered Saturday November 5, for the dedication of an entirely new Church of Scientology and Church of Scientology Community Center. The Church stands in the heart of downtown, at 315 South Market Street, and reflects the growth of a new Scientology congregation amongst these communities. The neighboring Community Center stands just a few minutes away in South Los Angeles, at 8039 South Vermont Avenue.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY CUTS RIBBON ON TWIN CITIES LANDMARK HOME IN MINNESOTA’S CAPITAL OF ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTASATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011

Scientologists, guests, state and city officials assembled in downtown St. Paul, Saturday October 22, for the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Twin Cities. The Church stands at 505 Wabasha Street and was formerly home to the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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JOHN TRAVOLTA OPENS CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY MISSION IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OCALA, FLORIDA

OCALA, FLORIDA, USASUNDAY, MAY 29, 2011

On Sunday, May 29, Scientologists, friends and neighbors filled 1st Avenue, joining actor and Ocala resident John Travolta and Ocala Mayor Randy Ewers at the dedication and grand opening ceremonies of the Church of Scientology Mission of Ocala, Florida.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TAMPA EXPANDS INTO NEW HISTORIC LANDMARK YBOR SQUARE HOME

TAMPA, FLORIDASUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011

This weekend marks the hundredth birthday of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard (March 13, 1911). The celebration began Saturday evening, March 12, with a momentous Centennial Event including a two-hour biographical presentation of the Founder’s life. It was attended by more than 6,000 in Clearwater, Florida.

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RIBBON FALLS ON AUSTRALIA’S FIRST IDEAL CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIASATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011

January 2011 marks a new era for the Scientology religion in Australia with the opening of its new Melbourne Church. Thousands of Scientologists, dignitaries and guests from across the nation celebrated a milestone—the opening of the first Ideal Scientology Church in Australia.

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SCIENTOLOGY OPENS RECORD NUMBER OF NEW CHURCHES AROUND THE WORLD IN 2010

LOS ANGELESTHURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011

2010 marked the Scientology religion’s greatest expansion in history, with the opening of new Churches in cultural centers world over.

In 2010, major Churches of Scientology opened across Europe, North America and Africa.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FLIPS THE SWITCH ON 185,000-SQUARE-FOOT DISSEMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

LOS ANGELESWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011

The new Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center is established in Los Angeles to meet the unprecedented demand for the services and humanitarian programs of the fastest-growing religion on Earth.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY DEDICATES NEW BUILDING FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

SEATTLE, WASHINGTONSATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010

Sixteen hundred Scientologists and their guests packed the street in front of 300 West Harrison in Seattle today for the opening of the new Church of Scientology of Washington, a milestone for the congregation formed 54 years ago.

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NEW IDEAL SCIENTOLOGY CHURCH IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

PASADENA, CALIFORNIASUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010

More than 4,200 gather to welcome the Church of Scientology to its new home in the City of Roses

A 25-piece marching band welcomed over 4,200 to the Grand Opening of the new Church of Scientology of Pasadena today. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated, welcoming dignitaries, parishioners and guests to the Church’s new 58,000-square-foot facility.

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SCIENTOLOGY OPENS NEW NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEXICO IN THE CITY OF PALACES

MEXICO CITY, MEXICOSATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010

Led by a 30-man mariachi orchestra and colorful traditional dancers, 7,000 Scientologists and guests hailed the grand opening of the new National Scientology Ideal Organization for Mexico in the heart of Mexico City. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated the historic occasion.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF LOS ANGELES OPENS NEW QUARTERS

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010

World’s first Church of Scientology, formed in 1954, now joins a global roster of Ideal Churches of Scientology, poised to serve its growing congregation and the community for the coming decades.

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