Largest Scientology Church in the Midwest Opens for Minneapolis/St. Paul

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The new Church of Scientology Twin Cities Ideal Organization was dedicated October 22, 2011, in ceremonies attended by more than 1,000 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, was joined by civic leaders and government officials to commemorate the opening of the first Ideal Church of Scientology in the Midwest. 

See below for a photo tour of the new building:

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The Church of Scientology Twin Cities celebrated completion of their landmark building’s renovation, formerly the Science Museum of Minnesota, in downtown St. Paul. Scientologists, guests, neighbors as well as leading city and state officials convened for the dedication and opening.

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In tribute to the import of the occasion, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the ceremony, October 22, 2011. In pointing to the significance of the day, Mr. Miscavige cited all that new Ideal Churches of Scientology traditionally bring to their surrounding communities, pledging the Church’s resources and support across a broad range of civic programs for the benefit of all citizens.  Thus, by dedicating a new Church for Minneapolis and St. Paul comes the inauguration of a new partnership in Twin Cities.

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Thousands of Scientologists and guests toured the café of the new Church of Scientology Twin Cities, dedicated October 22, 2011. The café is conveniently located just off the grand reception of the Church of Scientology Twin Cities. It provides snacks and refreshments to both parishioners and visitors.

 

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Thousands of Scientologists and guests toured the Chapel of the new Church of Scientology Twin Cities, dedicated October 22, 2011. The Chapel serves parishioners and guests for Sunday services, weddings and naming ceremonies. The original 300-seat IMAX Theater further serves as a venue for a wide range of community events.

 

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The Church of Scientology Twin Cities grand reception is the welcoming point for all who enter the Church. Here, visitors will find an array of introductory books and Public Information Displays presenting the fundamental beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology as well as the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

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Just off reception is a lounge and fireplace in true Minnesota style, offering a warm welcome to all who enter the Church.

 

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The Church of Scientology Twin Cities Public Information Center presents informational films introducing Dianetics and Scientology, the Church’s many humanitarian and community outreach programs, as well as the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The L. Ron Hubbard legacy comprises tens of millions of published words, recorded lectures and films on the mind, life and spirit. These materials are available to parishioners and newcomers alike. Mr. Hubbard’s beginning library is available in 50 languages.

 

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The café is conveniently located just off the grand reception of the Church of Scientology Twin Cities. It provides snacks and refreshments to both parishioners and visitors.

 

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The Chapel of the new Church of Scientology Twin Cities,  serves parishioners and guests for Sunday services, weddings and naming ceremonies. The original 300-seat IMAX Theater further serves as a venue for a wide range of community events.

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Scientologists study a series of courses to train as auditors (spiritual counselors). Auditors apply the technologies of Dianetics and Scientology to help others attain spiritual freedom.

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L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual devastation caused by drugs. The Purification Center features an iconic tile and stone mural depicting the bridge connecting St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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The Office of L. Ron Hubbard: As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, an office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals.

New Scientology Hollywood Studio Acquired to Expand A/V Production

If you saw this post and video on Golden Era Productions, you’d know a bit of what the Church of Scientology’s massive Audiovisual Media Production complex is capable of.  Now, that’s about to be expanded with the Church of Scientology’s recent acquisition of the historic 5-acre KCET studio on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

A massive mixing board at Golden Era Productions studio.

A massive mixing board at Golden Era Productions studio.

As the press release regarding the KCET acquisition stated, the main Golden Era Productions location outside Los Angeles will continue to produce informational and educational films, while the new studio will concentrate on the production of television programs, short-form information films and Internet content to further Scientology’s religious and charitable purposes.

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Photos: Church of Scientology of Tampa’s Historic New Ybor City Home

 

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The Church of Scientology of Tampa, of the brightest and fastest-growing Churches of Scientology in the world, just expanded into a new home in the historic Ybor Square building in Tampa’s vibrant Ybor City.   Photos of their stunning new quarters and the grand opening follow below. Read more of this post

Photos: New Church of Scientology of Moscow (Саентологии Москвы)

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Russian government, religious and human rights dignitaries joined more than 2,000 Scientologists to mark the grand opening of the Russian Federation’s premier Church of Scientology of Moscow.

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The new home for the Church of Scientology of Moscow was dedicated before more than 2,000 Scientologists, Russian government, religious and human rights dignitaries. The ceremonies marked the grand opening of the first major Church of Scientology in the Russian Federation.

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New Church of Scientology of Moscow Opens a Mile from Red Square

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Standing in Moscow’s central Garden Ring, just a mile from Red Square, the Church of Scientology has opened the doors of its first Ideal Org in the Russian Federation – the new Church of Scientology of Moscow.

Commemorating this new Scientology Church, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the religion, declared: “It has been said that Russia cannot be understood with the intellect, that it cannot be measured by any common standard and that it can only be believed in. Well, let Russia now believe this: The Church that now stands in Moscow possesses a technology that is all but synonymous with the human spirit. It is a technology to bring forth the goodness in people and the greatness they are destined to achieve. It is a technology that is both kind and strong. It is a technology for freedom and wisdom.”

The new Church of Scientology of Moscow is located at:

Саентологическая Церковь Москвы
9 Таганская ул.
Москва, 109147

Phone: +7 (495) 978-5020


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