Church of Scientology Atlanta Grand Opening Photos

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1,500 Scientologists gathered April 2 to exuberantly celebrate the opening of the Ideal Church of Scientology of Atlanta, where Southern hospitality meets the Church’s spiritual technology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, was on hand to lead the dedication ceremony of the new Ideal Church of Scientology of Atlanta. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“This city is rightly remembered as a wellspring of civil rights and a catalyst for commitment. And, while it’s also still a place of endearing charm and nostalgic memories, well just wait till you see what else will be nostalgically remembered, now that you’ve placed this first Ideal Org in Atlanta!” —Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Under Mr. Miscavige’s vision and leadership, the Church of Scientology has opened the doors of more than 50 new Ideal Churches. Those openings have been the sparkplugs of worldwide expansion for the religion—greater in the last decade than in the previous 50 years. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology Atlanta was dedicated April 2, 2016, before an excited audience gathered to welcome the Church to its elegant new home. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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As the ribbon fell, signifying the official opening of the Church, the audience broke into thunderous applause, elated to join the league of Ideal Scientology Orgs in an era of unprecedented expansion for the Scientology religion. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Today honors a tale of Ideal Org creation that epitomizes Ideal Org spirit. It’s all the more inspiring for the fact yours is a city of enduring inspiration, a city of grace and magic, a city where even oaks and magnolias possess souls; and a city of remembrance that also foretells of the future.” —Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“This is Scientology for a new American South,” said David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of Scientology and the Chairman of the Board of the Religious Technology Center. “And so whereafter that ribbon falls for Atlanta and she in turn rises up, should anyone ask to what is Atlanta rising, you can truthfully say: she’s rising to eternity!” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“To talk of the significance of this day one must say a word on that man amongst men—Mr. L. Ron Hubbard. He was before his time, during his time, and is still most relevant at this time. So in his name, and with this grand christening today, may our Georgia never be the same.” —Georgia State Senator Donzella James © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I had the pleasure of marching with Dr. Martin Luther King right here on the streets of Atlanta. We were fighting oppression. … Drugs are the almighty oppressor today. They cause people to lose their humanity. And so we use [your drug education] materials, our counselors use them, and with the Drug-Free World program in use, drug abuse has dropped. Your contribution to put this Church here is most certainly a great investment for a stable society.” —Rev. Dr. James Milner, Founder and Executive Director, Community Concerns Inc. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I’ve always had a vision in my work to be able to sit down at a table with fellow brothers and sisters who share a passion for humanity. And that is the unique thing about Scientology—you’re not ‘apart from.’ No, between your advocacy work and the basic tenets of the Church, you are all about building.” —Ms. Pamela Perkins Carn, Executive Coordinator, Interfaith Children’s Movement of Atlanta © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“We deal with addicts, we deal with felons and those wishing to start life anew. It’s a tough crowd, but after a person goes through a The Way to Happiness

class at our center, I see the message stays with them. What we are dedicating today is a greater purpose, an assignment to transform tomorrow for the better.” —Mr. Orlando Johnson, Director of Agape Community Education and Resource Center © 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, with (left to right): Mr. Orlando Johnson, Director of Agape Community Education and Resource Center; Georgia State Senator Donzella James; Ms. Pamela Perkins Carn, Executive Coordinator, Interfaith Children’s Movement of Atlanta; and Rev. Dr. James Milner, Founder and Executive Director of Community Concerns Inc. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new home of the Church is located in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the City of Sandy Springs, atop a rise overlooking the bustling Roswell Road. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The 45,000-square-foot Williamsburg-style mansion speaks “Southern charm” and so offers a welcome to one and all from the Atlanta metro area. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Atlanta Church of Scientology not only provides the facilities to service Scientologists in their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom; it is also a meeting ground for cooperative efforts to serve people of all faiths. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER The Church of Scientology Public Information Center offers some 500 films, providing a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology. It includes the beliefs and practices of the religion as well as the many humanitarian initiatives and community outreach programs the Church supports. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Public Information Center further presents an introduction to Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard through a biographical exhibit honoring his life and legacy. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE CHAPEL Scientology services and ceremonies are convened in the Chapel, including Sunday services open to members of all denominations. It further serves as an ideal venue for workshops and events in the name of community collaboration for the betterment of Atlanta. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The café welcomes visitors touring the Ideal Org or attending the many scheduled events and for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DIANETICS & SCIENTOLOGY BOOKSTORE The Church of Scientology of Atlanta Bookstore makes available L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology. In total, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy spans tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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INTRODUCTORY SERVICES The Church of Scientology of Atlanta provides for the delivery of all Introductory Services. These include evening and weekend Dianetics and Scientology seminars imparting an overview of the fundamental principles and their application in life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Among the many introductory services available at the Church of Scientology of Atlanta is an entire array of Scientology Life Improvement Courses to help better any aspect of one’s life. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE PURIFICATION CENTER Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins and exposure to radiation, using a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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HUBBARD GUIDANCE CENTER In the Hubbard Guidance Center, Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling). Beyond this waiting area are rows of auditing rooms for the Church of Scientology Atlanta’s congregation. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling) is delivered in an array of auditing rooms, providing the ideal, distraction-free environment in which to progress to the State of Clear. © 2025 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. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Community Conference Room serves as a meeting ground in the spirit of an Ideal Organization: a home to both Scientologists and the greater community. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE OFFICE OF L. RON HUBBARD As is tradition, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of the religion’s Founder and symbolizes that this Ideal Organization is true to his writings and ideals. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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