Church of Scientology Birmingham Grand Opening Photos

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In England’s heartland metropolis, more than 1,200 Scientologists and guests gather on Saturday, October 21, to toast their victory with the opening of the Church of Scientology Birmingham. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige’s presence in the heart of the “City of a Thousand Trades,” October 21, signifies the import of the day, as he dedicates the new Church of Scientology Birmingham. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige delivers his dedication address to an expansive crowd gathered at the festive grand opening ceremony, held Saturday, October 21, in Birmingham. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists that were at the vanguard of making this remarkable day possible, join Mr. Miscavige on stage to inaugurate the opening of a grand new Scientology Church. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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More than 1,200 Scientologists gather on six acres of historic grounds in the Ward of Moseley, to share in the opening of the Church of Scientology of Birmingham. The festive affair marked a celebration of the “Brummie” spirit of innovation, industry and cultural prominence. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In the home of metal, the grand opening kicks off with a rendition of the rock classic “We Built This City” in honour of Birmingham as the hotbed of industrial Britain. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In the spirit of the day, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, proclaimed: “When that inaugural ribbon falls, so a curtain rises… and so it becomes every Scientologist’s responsibility to uplift England’s Salt of the Earth, thereby turning an industrial revolution into a spiritual revolution.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“What we’re all welcoming today is the opening of a resource that contributes to the good of Birmingham; that contributes to better awareness of who we are individually and what we can add to the general welfare. This centre is a huge commitment on your part and I, for one, in welcoming you as spiritual partners, look forward to your efforts in making not just our city but the world a better place.” — Mr. Yann Lovelock BEM, Senior Advisor for the Birmingham Council of Faiths © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Take one young man whose dream was to be a pilot—but he couldn’t study. There he stood at the edge of the chasm, his dream on the other side and nothing but hope in between. So I taught him about Study Technology and the ‘gradient’ and he applied it, and he started to learn: altitude, wind direction, landing speed. Now, that boy can fly, because with L. Ron Hubbard’s Study Technology your dreams can come true.” — Dr. Paul Baiden-Adams, Multi-Cultural Support Aid Services, UK © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“When you help someone successfully fight drugs, you aren’t saving just one person, because their parents, brothers, sisters and children’s lives have also been destroyed. In fact, for every individual you salvage, you are helping hundreds more. So, you are breaking down the walls between past and present, between failure and success and thereby giving British families a future.” — Ms. Diana Coad, National Drug Prevention Alliance Representative © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“The Church of Scientology and the teachings of Mr. L. Ron Hubbard remind me of Shakespeare’s sonnets, meaning: ‘That which is beautifully crafted—lifts the human spirit.’ And Mr. Hubbard had that intellect, that heart and that soul. He knew he needed to help others see beyond the physical form they are housed in, to who they really are. Well, the fact is, L. Ron Hubbard empowers every human being—so they can raise their soul up beyond the sky.” — Ms. Decima Francis MBE, Founder, From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige with (left to right): Ms. Decima Francis MBE, Founder, From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation; Ms. Diana Coad, National Drug Prevention Alliance representative; Dr. Paul Baiden-Adams, Multi-Cultural Support Aid Services, UK; and Mr. Yann Lovelock BEM, Senior Advisor for the Birmingham Council of Faiths. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Delighted attendees pour through the facility, exploring every eye-catching aspect of their prominent new home in the heartland of the Midlands. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Church of Scientology Birmingham was built in 1930 and stands on a six-acre estate in the cosmopolitan ward of Moseley. The facility is recognised as a heritage site of value by Historic England and is now faithfully restored, including its traditional Birmingham red brick, Portland stone facings, oak doors and exquisite British marble. Altogether, the 45,000-square-foot facility now stands ready to serve communities across the Midlands. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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RECEPTIONOpen seven days a week, morning to night, the Church of Scientology of Birmingham Reception welcomes anyone wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTREThe Public Information Centre 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. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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INTRODUCTORY SERVICESThe Church of Scientology Birmingham 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. © 2024 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. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DIANETICS & SCIENTOLOGY BOOKSTOREThe Church of Scientology Birmingham Bookstore makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE PURIFICATION CENTREScientology 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 Centre. The mural depicts the canals that were the lifeblood of Birmingham at the dawn of the Industrial Age. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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HUBBARD GUIDANCE CENTREThe Hubbard Guidance Centre is where Scientologists receive one-on-one spiritual counselling, known as auditing. Just beyond the waiting room are dozens of auditing rooms. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Each of Birmingham’s auditing rooms is ideally appointed to provide the calm, distraction-free setting requisite to achieving spiritual enlightenment. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE ACADEMYThe Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counsellors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Birmingham Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CAFÉThe Café welcomes visitors touring the Church and provides a gathering place for those attending the many scheduled events. It is further provided for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CHAPELThe Chapel, lined with the Codes and Creed of the Church of Scientology, provides for all 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 Birmingham. © 2024 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 honour of the religion’s Founder and symbolises that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE PITMASTON HOUSEThe site of the refined neoclassical estate on Moor Green Lane was originally home to the family of Sir John Charles Holder, a Justice of the Peace and High Sheriff of Worcestershire. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In recognition of its heritage and architectural significance, the building was listed in 2003 as a place of special historical interest. Every historic piece has now been faithfully restored from the intricate window leading, brass fretwork, honey alabaster and oak wood finish. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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