Church of Scientology Orlando Grand Opening Photos

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On Saturday, May 12th, thousands of exuberant Scientologists gather in the Sun Belt of Florida, where the most visited city in America celebrated the magical grand opening of the new Church of Scientology Orlando. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, presides over the majestic celebration of Orlando’s new Church of Scientology in the heart of Florida. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Overjoyed by the celebration, the crowd rises to their feet time and again as Mr. Miscavige speaks, in recognition of an historic day in Orlando. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Great fanfare and sprays of confetti signal the moment fresh possibilities come to fruition, with a spectacular new Church of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Beyond all else for which your city is renowned, there is still another way to spin this tale and it follows from a different brand of magic. Because with the fall of that inaugural ribbon, a new Church of Scientology arises and with it a kingdom of spiritual freedom where every citizen reigns.”
— Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Families constantly come up to me and say how the concepts and information provided by Youth for Human Rights is the most important education out there… through your human rights message, we’ve now educated more than 25,000 Floridian families. I thank you, the Church of Scientology, for keeping human rights in the minds and hearts of the people. I know this incredible new facility took much work and sacrifice. Now that it is open, it will serve as a human rights haven for this community.”
— Ms. Susan Valdes of the Florida School Boards Association © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“As a naval aviator, I’ve flown combat aircraft to defend our constitution and our liberties. It was, and still is, my duty to serve those denied their freedom. There’s actually a saying in the Navy that goes: ’Always Defending, Always on Watch,’ and that’s a motto I see fulfilled. Because there’s only one group of people who are the go-to source and authority on the Baker Act in this state—and that’s CCHR and the Church of Scientology!”
— Mr. Justin Drach, Lieutenant, US Armed Forces © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“Now, to be clear, my classrooms are an incubator for card-carrying gang members. But then, once I started in, precept by precept, I began to see the connection with The Way to Happiness philosophy. Students who would usually sit silent, were suddenly speaking up. Others who wouldn’t look you in the eye were now discussing their personal lives. And, I’ll never forget one young boy who, years later, sought me out to tell me: ‘You know those 21 precepts—they changed my life.’”
— Mr. Edward Herman, At-Risk Youth Educator, City of Orlando © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“If you ask me, the Volunteer Ministers and the Church of Scientology inspire new hope. And here before us stands what I like to call a ‘spiritual library’ to inspire that hope for all people. Now, there is no longer any excuse for anyone to be unlearned. Because Mr. Hubbard pulled together all this wisdom and put it in books, for every man. So with this new Ideal Org, you are granting individuals power of choice and the right to aspire to greater freedom.”
— Pastor Joel Lewis, Out of Our Heart Ministries © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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MR. DAVID MISCAVIGE with (left to right): Mr. Justin Drach, Lieutenant, US Armed Forces; Pastor Joel Lewis of Out of Our Heart Ministries; Ms. Susan Valdes of the Florida School Boards Association; and Mr. Edward Herman, At-Risk Youth Educator, City of Orlando. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The new Church of Scientology Orlando stands in the center of Florida’s largest inland city. Just minutes from the city’s theme park avenue, International Drive, the expansive facility on nearly four acres is fully equipped to provide a center to expand the Church’s humanitarian outreach across Florida’s magic capital. © 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 Orlando 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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INTRODUCTORY SERVICES The Church of Scientology Orlando provides for the delivery of all Introductory Services. These include an entire array of Scientology Life Improvement Courses designed to help improve 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 the fundamental principles and their application for living. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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DIANETICS & SCIENTOLOGY BOOKSTORE The Church of Scientology Orlando 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. A Materials Guide Chart provides an informational overview of every book and lecture series and the subjects contained within each. 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 the Purification Center. The mural depicts the hallmarks that define Orlando as an international center for entertainment and innovation. © 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 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 Orlando 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 LAKES 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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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 Orlando. © 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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