Church of Scientology Central Ohio Grand Opening Photos

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, presides over the dedication ceremony of Central Ohio’s striking new Church. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Side by side with local parishioners who helped make the red-letter day possible, Mr. Miscavige officially dedicates the region’s new Church of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Situated on US Highway 33, the Church’s expansive home sheds a shimmering green ribbon to signal a new era for Scientology in Central Ohio. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Ohio’s official rock song and Buckeye anthem, “Hang on Sloopy,” sparks the dedication ceremony into action, performed by a local marching band. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, leads the dedication ceremony. In his opening address, Mr. Miscavige honors those parishioners who helped bring this new Church to life: “Thank you very much, and what an honor to stand in Columbus on the day you dot the ‘I’ in Ohio! Consequently, and needless to say, this is also a day to swell your chests with Midwest pride. Because while Columbus may have discovered America, thanks to your perseverance, tenacity and sheer audacity, you just gave America a new Church of Scientology with which she can now discover herself.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“You have engaged school superintendents, principals and health officials to tackle drug abatement. You’ve engaged our City Block Watch program to safeguard our streets against crime and rights abuse. You’ve taken on leadership roles on civic boards for championing cleaner, sustainable communities. And it’s all been extremely well received. So yes, we cherish your ‘old-fashioned,’ Midwestern approach of neighborhood friendship, neighborhood responsibility and neighborhood commitment.” — Adam Miller, State Representative for Ohio’s 17th House District © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Many of our youth need a GPS for living. And we have seen the precepts [of The Way to Happiness] take hold of young men and women and not only show them the way, but the edges of the road. Those golden rules have changed how they feel about life. Where they would once refuse to go to school, they turn around and graduate. Where they committed crimes, today they have clean hands. And where they wanted to be gang members, they now want to be a part of their community. Let me tell you, that’s making soldiers of change who will never ever go back to the dark.” — Albert Long Jr., Executive Officer for the Ohio School Boards Association Black Caucus © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I may be biased, but I believe Study Technology is Mr. Hubbard’s most important discovery. When you look at his work, you can see the meticulous thought he put into it. You see how he examined what he saw and came up with real solutions. He was a genius so far ahead of his time. And we will see his humanitarian legacy roll right through the ages. So here, with this center for his teachings, this new Church of Scientology in the Midwest soul of America, we can continue to marvel at his thoughts, his inventions and his methods that are reigniting the human spirit.” — Dr. John Howard, Co-founder of the Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Together we are helping Ohio kids make the right play. From now on, these kids understand that when they stare down the road of addiction, it is a dead end. And with your new Church, we are going to see so many more Buckeye students turning around before they hit that dead end. Which means today we are celebrating a whole lotta good right here in this city. So sure, people may ask me, ‘What was it like scoring 50 points in a single game?’ But now I am going to take the opportunity to ask you, ‘What was it like to build this Church as a center for change here in Columbus?’ Because this sure is an all-star feat, if ever I’ve seen one. And now, it’s time for you to take the limelight. Congratulations!” — Willie Burton, former NBA star and President of Educated Stars of Tomorrow - Excel U Program © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige with (left to right): Dr. John Howard, Co-founder of the Greater Columbus Basketball Legend Association; the Honorable Adam Miller, State Representative for Ohio’s 17th House District; Albert Long Jr., Executive Officer for the Ohio School Boards Association Black Caucus; and Willie Burton, former NBA star and President of Educated Stars of Tomorrow - Excel U Program. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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From the Church’s prominent location on US Highway 33, where upwards of 70,000 commuters pass daily, the new 50,000-square-foot facility will serve the entire region, from Downtown Columbus out to Dayton and Mansfield. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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RECEPTION Open seven days a week, morning to night, the Church of Scientology Central Ohio 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 CENTER The Public Information Center offers over 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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Each one of the 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 ACADEMY The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Central Ohio 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 BUCKEYE CAFÉ The Café welcomes visitors touring the Church and provides a gathering place for those attending the many scheduled events. It further provides for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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FIELD ACTIVITIES From the Field Activities Center, Scientologists advance Church-sponsored humanitarian initiatives to help all communities. It is also here they coordinate the ever-expanding network of Scientology groups and missions. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CHAPEL The 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 Central Ohio. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE OFFICE OF L. RON HUBBARD As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the religion’s Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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