Church of Scientology Phoenix Grand Opening Photos

The new Church of Scientology Phoenix Ideal Organization was dedicated Saturday, June 23, in ceremonies attended by more than 1,500 Scientologists and their guests. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, led the dedication. City and state leaders on hand to commemorate the opening were Mayor Greg Stanton; Arizona Interfaith Movement Founder and Executive Director Dr. Paul Eppinger; Higley Unified School District Community Programs and Policy Executive Director Tony Malaj; and West Mesa Justice of the Peace Mark Anderson. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of their new Church on Saturday, June 23. More than 1,500 Scientologists, guests and dignitaries convened for the dedication in this city that stands as the birthplace of the Scientology religion. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The ceremony dedicating the new Church of Scientology Phoenix opened with a sacred Native American blessing and the performance of a traditional Hoop Dance. © 2024 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, dedicated the new Church. In honoring the moment, he told Phoenix parishioners: “You are about to embark on a new chapter in your history. And it all begins with an undying pledge to uphold that rare spirit of competence, compassion and benevolence with which L. Ron Hubbard originally founded Scientology. For only in that way will we ever achieve the Aims of Scientology, and thus that world without war; a world of which we can be proud, where the able can prosper, where honest beings have rights and all are free to rise to greater heights. And, yes, that is our responsibility as Scientologists. And, yes, it’s one we proudly embrace.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton said in his salutatory address: “I consider myself to be a very lucky mayor today. Because there is only one city on Earth that can claim the title ‘Birthplace of Scientology’, and I’m proud that it’s right here in Phoenix. So congratulations to the Church of Scientology for your amazing Ideal Org.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Arizona Interfaith Movement Founder and Executive Director Dr. Paul Eppinger highlighted the role Scientology plays in the interfaith community: “The Church of Scientology has had strong, effective representatives on our board. Being so close to where L. Ron Hubbard lived, conceived, and wrote so many of the basic and original concepts of Scientology, it is natural for the Church of Scientology to be a vital part of the Arizona Interfaith Movement—and such you are!” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Higley Unified School District Community Programs and Policy Executive Director Tony Malaj spoke of the Church’s literacy and study programs: “There are teachers in Phoenix public schools and charter schools today who are breaking through barriers and achieving a new level of success with their students as a result. I want you to know that you are helping those of us in education to achieve our mission.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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West Mesa Justice of the Peace Mark Anderson recognized the work of the Church to protect families in Arizona: “When I was in the Arizona Legislature, we guaranteed that parents would no longer be forced to put their children on damaging psychotropic drugs. That was a landmark victory for all of us. And I am proud to say that our success, in large part, was due to the dedication and hard work of staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Joining Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion (center), for the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Phoenix were (left to right): Higley Unified School District Community Programs and Policy Executive Director Tony Malaj; Mayor Greg Stanton; Arizona Interfaith Movement Founder and Executive Director Dr. Paul Eppinger; and West Mesa Justice of the Peace Mark Anderson. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church of Scientology Phoenix
The new Church of Scientology Phoenix stands on a two-acre campus at the crossing of North 44th Street and Indianola Ave. The 45,000-square-foot Church provides for the delivery of all Scientology religious services and for outreach of humanitarian programs to communities across the state. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Church of Scientology Phoenix
The new Church of Scientology Ideal Organization stands at 3875 North 44th Street in Phoenix, birthplace of the Scientology religion. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Reception
The Church welcomes all visitors 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 Church’s Public Information Center provides a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion as well as a biographical presentation on the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center further presents exhibits on the many humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs the Church sponsors. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the Center’s displays at their leisure and to return as often as they like. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
Phoenix’s Scientology Chapel provides for congregational services, as well as gatherings of all faiths. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Chapel
All Scientology congregational services and ceremonies are convened in the Chapel, including Sunday Services open to all. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Café
The Café is open day and evening for those attending scheduled services or simply visiting the Church. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Terrace
The terrace provides an ideal gathering place between Church services and events, for parishioners and visitors alike. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The bookstore makes available Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s scripture 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. These materials are available in 17 languages. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Introductory Seminars
One of several Seminar Rooms providing for evening and weekend seminars on the fundamentals of Dianetics and Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Introductory Courses
The Church houses multiple classrooms for introductory courses on Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in life. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Hubbard Guidance Center
The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling). Beyond this waiting area are dozens of auditing rooms to meet the needs of the Church’s growing congregation in Phoenix. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Auditing Room
Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling) is delivered in dozens of auditing rooms, each of which provides a quiet, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Purification Center
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. © 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 Phoenix 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 Office of Founder L. Ron Hubbard
Traditional in all Churches of Scientology is the Office of L. Ron Hubbard, honoring the religion’s Founder and symbolizing that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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