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Scientology Kansas City, a Compassionate Presence in the Heart of America | National News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Kansas City is the heart of the United States. It's the focal point, the epicenter," says Deshaun, an executive at the Church of Scientology. "With the flow of energy that comes through this city, it is one of those spots where you can go, 'You know what? This is the heart of America. I can put myself there and make a difference.'"
CCHR Florida: A 2023 Platinum Award Finalist for its Campaign to Protect Families | National News
CLEARWATER, Fla. and LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After winning the PRNEWS Platinum Award for Government Relations in 2022, Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) Florida is once again a finalist for 2023. Learn about CCHR Florida President Diane Stein and the battle she leads to prevent coercive psychiatry from harming Florida families. Watch her episode on Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
How a Bike-Loving Italian Anti-Drug Activist is Helping Italy Live Drug-Free | National News
BERGAMO, Italy, Aug. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Motorbikes roared through the city of Bergamo this June and leaned into the curves around Lake Iseo on one of Italy's most breathtaking and challenging highways. The bikers wore bright green vests bearing the logo of Foundation for a Drug-Free World proclaiming "Dico No alla Droga" (Say No to Drugs) on the 6th annual Motogiro for a Drug-Free Italy. This and many other drug prevention events are featured on the Scientology Network in an episode of Voices for Humanity.
Scientology Tokyo: The Best of the Past and an Even Brighter Future
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of their anniversary August 8, the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology Tokyo extend an invitation to watch Destination: Scientology - Tokyo on the Scientology Network and learn what they love most about their city and their Church.
Share the Excitement at the Church of Scientology in the Capital of Cool
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join the staff and parishioners of the Church of Scientology and Community Center Harlem in a celebration of their July 31 anniversary. "Harlem - it's pretty much inside of me," says Phil, an executive at the Church of Scientology Harlem in Destination: Scientology - Harlem on the Scientology Network. He describes Harlem as "a very, very proud community."
Is Ireland Failing to Help Those at Risk of Drug Abuse?
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- National Affairs Office of the Church of Scientology in Dublin hosted an open discussion. A new community-based initiative emerged in view of the need for prevention among at-risk groups and communities. According to the latest statistics from the Health Research Board, two people in Ireland die every day of drug-related causes, most of them of overdose.
Join the Church of Scientology in Celebrating the Vibrant Culture of Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, July 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the anniversary of the July 2010 dedication of their Church, Mexico City Scientologists share what they love most about their megacity and their passion for helping their community.
Mentoring Youth Leaders in the Name of Peace and a Better World
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Human Rights Office of the Church of Scientology International congratulates Youth for Human Rights International for its Summit at the UN, which provided youth activists from around the world with tools to achieve their humanitarian goals.
‘Voices for Humanity’ Follows Kim Bey’s Journey From Immigrant to Inspiring Leader in the Nation’s Capital
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and WASHINGTON, D.C., July 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces an episode featuring community activist Kim Bey.
‘Voices for Humanity’ Battles Human Trafficking with Glory Matipile
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and GAUTENG, South Africa, July 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring human rights activist Glory Matipile, premiering on July 5, 2023.
Voices for Humanity Plants the Seeds for a Drug-Free Future with Julieta Santagostino
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and CLEARWATER, Fla., June 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring the work of anti-drug activist Julieta Santagostino on June 21, 2023.
Voices for Humanity Restores Taiwan’s Cultural Values to its Youth with Miao-Hsiang Lin
LOS ANGELES, Calif., and CHIAYI, Taiwan, June 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring educator and community activist Miao-Hsiang Lin, premiering June 14, 2023.
Voices for Humanity Fights Psychiatric Abuse in Hungary With János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and BUDAPEST, Hungary, June 7, 2023, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring the work of activists fighting psychiatric abuse János Dobos and Klára Hídvégi, premiering June 7, 2023.
A City’s Freedom-Fighting Spirit Is Alive and Well in Destination: Scientology, Budapest
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and BUDAPEST, Hungary, May 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network's DESTINATION: SCIENTOLOGY - the weekly travelogue series that takes viewers inside Scientology Churches all around the world and discovers what makes each one unique - presents an episode featuring Budapest, Hungary.
Voices For Humanity Brings Life-Changing Solutions to South Africa With Reverend Shadrack Lekoana
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY - the weekly series presenting heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities - announces a new episode featuring Reverend Shadrack Lekoana on May 24, 2023.
LAPD and the Church of Scientology in Los Angeles Awarded by the Faith and Blue Initiative
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The LAPD and the Church of Scientology in Los Angeles have won the National Faith and Blue Weekend Photo Contest for the "confidence, purpose and togetherness of the volunteers" shown in the massive Faith and Blue Weekend cleanup. Faith and Blue is a grass-roots initiative that seeks to create "safer, stronger, more just and unified communities" through "partnerships among law enforcement professionals, residents, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations."
Providing Help in Turkey to the Survivors of the February 6 Earthquake
ANTAKYA, Turkey and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A team of Scientologists who are disaster response specialists from Pakistan has now joined volunteers from the Scientology Center of Tel Aviv and other emergency response-trained responders who are providing relief in Turkey. As aid pours into Turkey, the Scientology volunteers are primarily focused on seeing that supplies get into the hands of those most in need.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers: Helping One Person Can Change the World
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Growing up in Mitchel Plain wasn't easy, according to Luce-Lynn Fondling, a life skills coach and Scientology Volunteer Minister who works with community leaders, educators and both bullies and victims in schools. Drug dealers dominate her neighborhood. "There is violence everywhere," she says.
Join the Church of Scientology of Melbourne for the 12th Anniversary of Its New Home
MELBOURNE, Australia and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the anniversary of the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Melbourne by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in 2011, all are invited to learn more about the Church, its staff, and the unique character of one of the world's premiere cities by watching Destination: Scientology--Melbourne on the Scientology Network.
Taiwan Scientologists Celebrate the New Year With a Wish for a Brighter Future for All
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Church of Scientology of Kaohsiung embarks on the Year of the Rabbit with the wish that the year brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and peace to all. In an episode of "Destination: Scientology" on the Scientology Network, staff and members of the congregation share their love of the traditions of their country and its values and goals.
Scientology Tools for Life Empower Leaders to Help Better Life for All
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of committed changemakers see this new year as a turning point for South Africa. Empowered through community and economic development workshops at Castle Kyalami, Scientology headquarters in the country, they know that as they return to their communities and implement what they have learned, the impact will continue to swell, as those they empower reach out to others with the Scientology Tools for Life.
In 2023, Can the Scientology Tools for Life Help Resolve Religious Conflict?
GAUTENG, South Africa and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Rev. Shadrack Lekoana of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa studied the Scientology Tools for Life courses, they rehabilitated his purpose and empowered him to accomplish it. Lekoana teamed up with the Church of Scientology to use these tools to end conflicts and competition among religions, which only distract religious leaders from their true vocation.
Church of Scientology Los Angeles Holiday Gift Giveaway and Family Fun Day 2022 Welcomes 4,000 Angelinos
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It was clear skies and perfect weather for a family outing this Sunday when more than 4,000 Angelenos filled the Church of Scientology Los Angeles and L. Ron Hubbard Way for the Church's annual toy giveaway. Children left clutching presents after an afternoon of ice skating, donut-eating contests, face painting, and complimentary cocoa, cookies, popcorn and cotton candy.
Holiday Greetings from the Jive Aces on the Scientology Network
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K., Dec. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Share Christmas favorites with a trio of songs performed by the UK's own Jive Aces, the first jive and swing band to reach the final round of Britain's Got Talent. Join them as they unwrap a series of holiday favorites, rolling out a swing version of "Jingle Bells."
Scientology Taiwan Celebrates Ten Years of Community Partnership for a Brighter Future
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Destination: Scientology--Kaohsiung" shows how the Church of Scientology Taiwan promotes the values and preserves the traditions of Eastern culture for future generations. In an episode of Destination Scientology on the Scientology Network, viewers gain an insight into the values and goals of the people of Taiwan and the staff and parishioners of the Church.
Meet a Scientologist Who Brings Christmas Magic to Downtown Clearwater
CLEARWATER, Fla. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Once more, Santa and his elves have arrived in Clearwater for the opening of Winter Wonderland downtown. Modern-day Santa's helper Pam Ryan-Anderson, featured on Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology network, creates holiday memories for children of all ages.
Help and Empowerment: The Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The winds of change are blowing through South Africa, with thousands trained as Volunteer Ministers through the Scientology Tools for Life courses. They are applying these tools and reaching out with help in greater and greater numbers. On International Volunteer Day, we honor these volunteers as a living example of positive change through volunteerism.
Scientology Assist Team Brings Help to Their Country in Its Time of Need
KARACHI, Pakistan and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a country as prone to cataclysm and disaster as Pakistan, some might say there is not much you can count on except bad news. But Perwaiz Hasan and the Scientology Assist Team are the exception to that rule.
Honoring a Scientology Volunteer Minister Who is Changing the Face of Uganda
WANGA PARISH, Uganda and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Volunteer Day December 5 was set aside by the United Nations to celebrate positive change through volunteerism. And a stellar example of the change a team of volunteers can achieve is the work of the Volunteer Ministers of Wanga Parish, Uganda, says the Church of Scientology International.
Curious About Scientology, Hundreds Learned More on Copenhagen Culture Night
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Church of Scientology Denmark was packed with visitors wishing to learn more about the Scientology religion at the annual "Kulturnatten." Culture Night in Copenhagen is one of Copenhagen's most well-attended cultural events in a city renowned for its creativity, craftsmanship and culture.
Hurricane Ian is Still a Disaster for Many Florida Families
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their disaster response in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian where recovery is far from over for many affected by the storm. The devastation they encounter is still so overwhelming that one of the volunteers describes how they have to go about helping those in areas hardest hit by the storm.
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology of Dublin
SOUTH DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Old friends and new filled the auditorium of the Church of Scientology Dublin to capacity October 14 to celebrate five years of friendship, outreach and personal and community betterment. Five years ago, the Church of Scientology and Community Centre of Dublin opened its doors.
Scientology Disaster Response Team: ‘Florida Storm Victims Still Need Help’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Volunteer Ministers continue their response in Southwest Florida to help those still struggling to recover from the worst storm to hit the area since 1935. When Hurricane Ian rampaged through Southwest Florida with 155 mph winds, it left devastation in its wake, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc.
Community in L.A. Comes Together Supporting the LAPD and a Cleaner and Safer Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With violent crime on the rise in Los Angeles, more than 50 local businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations joined the LAPD in a community coalition on Faith & Blue Weekend to reclaim the streets of Hollywood with a neighborhood cleanup launched by the Hollywood Community Police Station and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.
Scientology Volunteers Help Neighbors Battered by Record Italian Floods
SENIGALLIA, Italy, Sept. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tragedy struck the commune of Senigallia, and local Scientologists responded immediately to help the community recover from the worst floods ever to hit the town. Ever since the eastern coast of Italy was devastated by a flash flood September 16, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have been hard at work providing help.
The Legacy of 9/11 and the Scientology Movement it Inspired
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Out of the smoke and dust that engulfed lower Manhattan 21 years ago rose a humanitarian movement known for its ardent commitment to help: the Scientology Volunteer Ministers-a religious social service of the Church of Scientology.
Danish Volunteers Say Learning About Drug Abuse Can Save Your Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Denmark share the Truth About Drugs, raising awareness on the danger of drugs including overdose, the subject of International Drug Overdose Awareness Day, August 31.
Scientology Tokyo, Where the Best of Modern Technology and Tradition Meet
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Destination: Scientology" takes viewers to the Land of the Rising Sun, in celebration of the anniversary of the August 8, 2015, dedication of the Church of Scientology Tokyo. Tokyo is a city of contrasts. It combines reverence for ancient traditions with a love of technology in the world's most future-forward metropolis.
Church of Scientology Harlem Celebrates the Culture and Community of its Unique Home
HARLEM, N.Y. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of the anniversary of the opening of the Church of Scientology and Community Center of Harlem, go behind the scenes with 'Destination: Scientology' an original series on the Scientology Network. Harlem has always marched to its own beat - in music, art and fashion - a beat that has reverberated around the world.
Scientologists Salute Their People, Culture and Country on ‘Destination Scientology: Mexico City’
MEXICO CITY, Mexico and LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Share the energy and spirit of Mexico's premier Church of Scientology as it works with the community to create an even brighter future for all. Mexico City, one of the largest metropolitan areas on Earth, combines ancient traditions, colonial influence and 21st-century cosmopolitan culture in its own unique style.
This Summer, Walk in L. Ron Hubbard’s Footsteps with ‘Inside Scientology: Saint Hill’
EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K., June 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer is a magnificent time to visit Saint Hill, L. Ron Hubbard's home in the UK. Share the beauty and history of the quaint Sussex town of East Grinstead through an episode of "Inside Scientology" on the Scientology Network.
Join the Church of Scientology of Copenhagen in a Celebration of the Magic of The City
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Church of Scientology Copenhagen is celebrating its fifth anniversary in its new home in the heart of the city. Meet staff and parishioners in an episode of "Destination: Scientology" and learn what makes their city so special and how these qualities resonate with the city's Scientologists.
A Month of Community Celebrations at the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles Wraps up with Memorial Day Event
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With its purpose to serve as a home for the entire community, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles makes holidays special for local families. And May has been no exception. A Memorial Day festival Monday May 30 at the Church will round out a month of special activities.
In honor of International Day of Light, the Scientology Network features impact of light on the work of artists featured in...
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In honor of International Day of Light, the Scientology Network features the impact of light on the work of artists featured in three episodes of the original series "Meet a Scientologist." UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, sets aside May 16 as International Day of Light.
Church of Scientology Portland Celebrates its History and its Future
PORTLAND, Ore., May 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- May 11 marks the ninth anniversary of the Ideal Church of Scientology of Portland. The Church invites everyone to visit - whether in person or online. The Portland Church of Scientology holds a very special place in the hearts and minds of Scientologists.
Scientology Churches Celebrate the Anniversary of Dianetics on May 9
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Published May 9, 1950, "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" burst onto the scene, creating an international phenomenon that continues to this day. And it was only two years later that L. Ron Hubbard founded Scientology, the world's youngest major religion.
Church of Scientology Celebrates African World Heritage Day on May 5 by Honoring Changemakers
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The heritage of Africa depends on what we do now to ensure future generations flourish and prosper says the Church of Scientology. In sub-Saharan Africa, 88 percent of children of primary and lower secondary school age (202 million) were reported as not proficient in reading.
World Press Freedom Day 2022: The Importance of Responsible Coverage of Religion
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On World Press Freedom Day May 3, the Church of Scientology emphasizes that with freedom must come responsibility. The Church of Scientology International publishes a booklet to clarify religious freedom and its ramifications in today's troubled world.
Join the Church of Scientology Miami as it Celebrates the Fifth Anniversary in its New Home
MIAMI, Fla., April 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- April 29, 2022 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Miami by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. It is located at 2220 South Dixie Highway in Coconut Grove.
72 Years Ago: Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard and the Magazine Article That Inspired International Movement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 72 years ago, an article in Astounding Science Fiction hit the newsstands in April and set the stage for the explosive launch of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health," which rolled out in May.
