PRESS RELEASES
LUANDA, ANGOLA •
In its first visit to the African nation of Angola, Youth for Human Rights International activated nongovernment organizations, schools and religious groups to raise the bar on human rights through education.
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA •
The fourth annual United Faiths Walk of Peace brought together many faith communities of Pinellas County to increase understanding and cooperation.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The Church of Scientology Nashville observed World Civil Defense Day this year with a CPR and first aid workshop.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
The Church of Scientology of Washington State hosted a World Civil Defense Day open house highlighting its Volunteer Ministers program, disaster response activities and how to effectively exchange vital information in times of emergency.
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA •
The Volunteer Ministers of Pasadena organize a seminar to help the community cope with earthquake disaster.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
The Church of Scientology Nashville with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee observed International Day of Happiness with a special youth presentation from a diverse group of Nashville children.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
The joyous weekend of festivities draws thousands for a time-traveling, globe-hopping tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of L. Ron Hubbard at Scientology’s spiritual capital in Clearwater, Florida.
CHICO, CALIFORNIA •
At the opening of the Volunteer Ministers Western U.S. Cavalcade at Chico Civic Center in Northern California, religious groups emphasize the need for long-term help for victims of the November 2018 Camp Fire.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Youth for Human Rights International World Educational Tour sets out for the 16th time. The goal: to make human rights a fact by raising awareness and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers reach out with indiscriminate help in Copenhagen’s Nytorv Square ”Der kan gøres noget ved det” (”Something can be done about it”) read the banner on the bright yellow pavilion as it opened February 23 in the heart of Copenhagen.
GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA •
The 16th annual Human Rights World Tour begins its journey with a visit to South Africa.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
New Washington State code protects the rights of children and families The Seattle chapter of Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) sponsored a community forum at the Church of Scientology Seattle on alternatives to psychiatric drugging of minors in Washington State and to inform parents of a n
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA •
Protecting oneself or one’s loved ones from involuntary commitment, which affects more than 155,000 Californians a year, was the subject of a community forum at the Church of Scientology Pasadena.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosts a workshop to train educators and community leaders on the Truth About Drugs drug education and prevention curriculum.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Scientology. Now thriving on six continents, the Scientology religion is experiencing greater expansion than in any time in its history. “You are a spirit,” wrote L. Ron Hubbard in 1954. “You are your own soul. You are not mortal.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
A kind word and a copy of The Way to Happiness to help a woman down on her luck turn things around.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA •
Graduates of the I Believe in My Future initiative, honored at a ceremony at the Church of Scientology of the Valley, prepare to tackle domestic violence through education and outreach.
CHICO, CALIFORNIA •
November 8 to the 25, 2018, the Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in California history, burned through 153,000 acres, killed 85 civilians and incinerated 14,000 homes.
MILAN, ITALY •
When Italy’s Simone Leo, a long-distance runner featured on the Scientology Network in an episode of I Am a Scientologist , finished the Brazil 135—a 48-hour race through mountains and jungles—he became the first athlete to complete all “Seven Sisters” 135-mile ultramarathons.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
Scientology Volunteer Ministers organized an interfaith service Sunday, February 3, at the Church of Scientology Seattle to promote dialogue among diverse faith traditions.