Church of Scientology Johannesburg North Grand Opening Photos

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In the pan-African capital of Johannesburg, Scientologists and guests gather, Saturday December 23, to celebrate the monumental opening of the region’s newest Church of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Leading the dedication ceremony, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, welcomes all those in attendance at the vibrant celebration on Saturday, December 23. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige is met with thunderous applause during the inauguration ceremony held on the corner of Bram Fischer and Hunter Street in Randburg. This Grand Opening marks the third Church of Scientology to open in the Gauteng province. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. Miscavige officially dedicates the Church of Scientology Johannesburg North, joined by local parishioners who led the way in making the new Church a reality. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The crowd of over 1,500 Scientologists and guests celebrate as a massive new Scientology Church is commemorated in Northern Johannesburg. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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With a festive spirit, Scientologists gather to welcome the historic moment when Joburg North opens the doors to its 70,000-square-foot Church. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In the midst of lively Johannesburg, a bevy of balloons and a chorus of celebration ring out as the Church of Scientology Joburg North sheds her ribbon—launching an altogether new season of expansion. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The grand opening ceremony was accented throughout with creativity and vibrant expression, led by the magical sounds of African drums mixed with traditional dancers and the melodies of a local choir. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In commemorating the occasion, Mr. David Miscavige, the ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, welcomed those in attendance in light of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s (LRH) wishes to infuse South Africa with sanity and guidance more than 50 years ago: “Should anyone ask what it means to follow an LRH dream from ‘One Man, One Vote’ to One Nation, One Purpose and from African power to African pride and Africa forever to Africa alive, well, all you have to do is consider those words ‘eternally Africa’ and ‘endlessly Africa,’ because herein lies our Lion’s Gate to Infinity’s door.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“I first came across your technology while at work out in the townships surrounding Johannesburg. Despite their simplicity, these tools were bringing trust, decency and honor to these people…it was like magic. So I started classes myself and step-by-step, you taught me this ‘magic.’ And very soon, I believed I had the power to help my people, because after studying all 19 courses—I’ve become the Chief with all the answers.” — Chief Fanie, Zalisidinga African Traditional Council © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Where others are static in their mindset, you are visionary revolutionaries. You are uplifting souls toward human rights. We must now establish rights clubs everywhere, in schools, in organizations and churches in every community. And so, in that way, from her head to her heart, Africa can be alive and free with a future of human rights.” — Mr. Martin Mande, Advisor to the U.N. Refugee Agency, South Africa © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“These are young people between the ages of 19 and 35—they’re the post-apartheid generation and The Way to Happiness is their answer. Before, girls as young as 12 were becoming pregnant, now, they are protected by their new-found self-integrity. And where young men believed stealing was okay because: ‘they were taking back what was originally theirs,’ well, now they’re taking back their self-respect. I’m telling you, with The Way to Happiness—we are giving humankind back its humanity.” — Ms. Amy Fakude, Speaker Emeritus of the Gauteng Women’s Parliament © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“We preach and we teach, only to see the world disappearing under our feet. Parents, schools, principals, they come to me and say, ‘Please Pastor, I need your help.’ But, to where do I refer them? Well, just a few years ago, I couldn’t have told you to where or to whom, but now I know and it’s a blessing. Because I found Dianetics and the Church of Scientology and all that you bring to this world.” — Pastor Errol Jacobs, Eldorado Ministries © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige with (left to right): Pastor Errol Jacobs, Eldorado Ministries; Chief Fanie, Zalisidinga African Traditional Council; Ms. Amy Fakude, Speaker Emeritus of the Gauteng Women’s Parliament; and Mr. Martin Mande, Advisor to the U.N. Refugee Agency, South Africa. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Located on the corner of Bram Fischer and Hunter Street in Randburg, the sprawling 70,000 square-foot facility spans a two-acre estate and tops a city rise, overlooking a Joburg it is expressly designed to serve. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Church of Scientology Johannesburg North stands to both accommodate a thriving Scientology community and continue a compelling humanitarian legacy across the region. © 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 of Johannesburg North 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 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 SERVICES The Church of Scientology Johannesburg North 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 BOOKSTORE The Church of Scientology Johannesburg North 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 CENTER Scientology 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 our Purification Center. The mural pays tribute to the vibrant life and spirit of today’s South Africa. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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HUBBARD GUIDANCE CENTER The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists receive one-on-one spiritual counseling, 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 Johannesburg North’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 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 Johannesburg North 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 FERN CAFÉ The 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 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 Johannesburg North. © 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 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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