PRESS RELEASES
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
In an era of religious repression, terrorism and unconscionable acts of hate playing out in the media, Scientology Churches open their doors on International Religious Freedom Day in the name of peace. Religious Tolerance is a cornerstone of the Scientology religion.
SEME, KENYA •
A Scientology Volunteer Minister in Kenya is infusing hope and kindness in the lives of the people of Western Kenya.
DIEMAN, HOLLAND •
Knowing exactly what he wanted to do in life, Beekmans was stymied—until Scientology helped him overcome his limitations and accomplish that goal and so much more. Hans Beekmans was a determined young man. From an early age, he knew exactly what he wanted to do.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
On the day set aside to honor our veterans, 23 will die by their own hand. But the cause of this “epidemic” is ignored. Veterans Day marks the end of World War I, the armistice with Germany that officially began 99 years ago on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA •
Friendships and partnerships forged during Hurricane Irma continue to bear fruit. Taking a glance through Clearwater, Florida, today, one would be hard-pressed to find any remnants of the storm that struck the city September 11.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI •
Sharing peace-building tools with the St. Louis interfaith community at the annual PeaceFest celebration St. Louis PeaceFest represents an interfaith commitment to safe communities.
OTTAWA, CANADA •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology Ottawa call for drug education and prevention to combat Canada’s deadly opioid epidemic. Volunteers from the Church of Scientology Ottawa march around Parliament every week to promote drug education as a vital component in Canada’s drug prevention policy.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON •
With the state of Washington in the throes of a deadly opioid epidemic, volunteers from the Seattle chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World reach out with effective drug education to end drug addiction before it begins.
WASHINGTON, D.C. •
Compassion that makes a difference: This is the quality that distinguishes both humanitarians honored October 24 at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C.
ST. LOUIS •
Scientology-sponsored drug prevention group helps make healthy choices As media headlines scream out about the opioid epidemic, grateful parents and their older children welcome the last week in October, which brings with it Red Ribbon Week Drug Awareness events across the nation.
VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO •
Almost six weeks since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, Scientology Volunteer Ministers, working with FEMA, volunteer groups and army personnel, are providing relief to islanders in need of help.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
With the opioid crisis now formally declared a nationwide public health emergency , the Nashville Church of Scientology Red Ribbon Week open house educated students on what they can do to help.
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA •
A Traveling Exhibit on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade shines the cold, hard light of truth on psychiatry It is called Psychiatry: An Industry of Death, an appropriate name for an exhibit whose displays and video presentations chart the history of psychiatric brutality from its earliest beginnin
PORDENONE, ITALY •
Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Pordenone ride in the annual “Pordenone Pedala” bicycle tour to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. 2017 marked the 45th anniversary of Pordenone Pedala (Pordenone Rides) a 60 km bicycle tour through one of the loveliest valleys of the Italian Alps.
TAIWAN •
Carrying on the tradition that has earned them 14 consecutive annual awards from the Ministry of Interior of Taiwan , Scientologists relentlessly promote drug-free living—because the best time to prevent drug abuse is before it begins.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS •
A world-class capital and icon of culture and tolerance welcomes the Church of Scientology to its new home.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE •
Jennifer, a Scientology Volunteer Minister from Nashville, was part of the Scientology Disaster Response Team helping Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND •
The City of a Thousand Trades welcomes a new Scientology Church to the heart of Birmingham at a joyous grand opening ceremony held on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
MIAMI, FLORIDA •
In celebration of Health Month of the Americas (Mes de la Salud de las Américas) the Church of Scientology Miami joined forces with Latin American consulates this week to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. Drug abuse knows no borders.
DUBLIN, IRELAND •
A new Church of Scientology and Community Centre on a multi-acre estate opens its doors to the communities of Dublin.