Tag: Religion and Churches

MCMINNVILLE, Ore., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Surrounded by rolling vineyards and fertile farmland, McMinnville is a hidden gem in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. And right downtown, the new Scientology Ideal Mission of McMinnville held its Grand Opening - one of the record number of new Ideal Scientology Missions opened in 2024.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- I'll bet you didn't know that Santa plays the sax. Well, he does, and he proved it when he pulled out his "axe" and entertained the crowd with a medley of Christmas favorites at L. Ron Hubbard's Winter Wonderland on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The annual event is produced by the Friends of L. Ron Hubbard in coordination with Scientology Churches in Los Angeles.

NEW YORK, N.Y., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- World champion pizza-maker Scot Cosentino founded New York's legendary Goodfella's Brick Oven Pizza. His passion and route to excellence in the art and science of pizza is featured on Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Michelle Stafford, Marisol Nichols, Jenna Elfman, and Nancy Cartwright performed at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre's 31st annual Christmas Stories to raise funds for activities to help underserved youth.

ANAHEIM and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) toured more than a thousand visitors through the Psychiatry an Industry of Death Exhibit in Anaheim, California, as part of its nationwide tour. The exhibit reveals the history and extent of human rights abuse in the field of psychiatry, which continues unabated today.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network will commemorate Human Rights Day, December 10, with a special marathon television event. Featuring the work of United for Human Rights, the day's programming will showcase the movement's global efforts in raising awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and protecting the rights of individuals.

CLEARWATER, Fla., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Winter Wonderland is celebrating 31 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how this annual magical phenomenon materializes. Watch Meet a Scientologist-Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Piano to Zanskar." DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

SEATTLE, Wash., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dozens of protesters from the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology, marched through Seattle, demanding an end to the widespread drugging of children in Washington state. They cited the dangers posed by psychotropic drugs, many of which carry black-box warnings due to the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The bright yellow tents of the Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles had something special at their weekly food drive on the Saturday before Thanksgiving: 300 turkeys for local families.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It snowed in East Hollywood on Sunday, November 24, as more than 1,200 gathered at the Church of Scientology Los Angeles for an evening of family fun. The fourth annual Holiday Lighting Festival on L. Ron Hubbard Way included a special appearance by Santa and his chief elf to help kick off the Church's annual toy drive.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues Inc. (National PAL) to help combat the growing issue of youth drug abuse across the United States. Together, these two organizations are launching a nationwide initiative to deliver vital drug education to communities, empowering young people with the knowledge to make informed, drug-free choices.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrate the season and help "flip the switch" to illuminate two blocks of holiday lights in East Hollywood at a holiday lighting festival like no other. Hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, it will be packed with family-friendly fun, treats, and activities for all ages.

BUCHAREST, Romania, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the heart of Romania, a country rich in art, history, culture, heritage and natural beauty, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers launched their European Goodwill Tour to share practical solutions to help people change their lives for the better.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Recent reports show San Francisco's fatal drug overdose rate surpasses that of other California districts and is worse than the nation's average. Last year was the city's most devastating year on record for drug overdose deaths, and 2024 is threatening to surpass even that. The Church of Scientology of San Francisco and its local chapter of Foundation for a Drug-Free World are promoting a program anyone can take part in to save lives and help bring this crisis under control.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, Copenhagen organizes an evening when young and old may expand their horizons. Locals and visitors learn more about what the city has to offer. They ask and find answers to questions, and experience the tremendous diversity Copenhagen has to offer. Museums, churches, shops, businesses, public offices and nonprofits open their doors to the community. And, in the heart of the city, thousands visited the Church of Scientology of Denmark this year to satisfy their curiosity and learn for themselves the answer to "What is Scientology?"

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a ceremony at the new Ideal Church of Scientology in Del Valle, Mexico, the National Indigenous Governor and the president of the National Council of Indigenous People and Afro-Americans recognized Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard for inspiring unity among the leaders of Mexico's Indigenous people.

ROME, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A trawler carrying 500 asylum seekers from Eritrea and Somalia capsized on October 3, 2013, within sight of Lampedusa, an Italian resort island off the coast of Libya; 368 people drowned. Eight days later, a boat carrying Syrian refugees capsized between Lampedusa and Libya. Of the 268 victims who died, 60 were children. These were but two of the many violations of human rights that prompted a religious freedom conference hosted by the Church of Scientology in Rome.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the European Center for the Development of Vocational Training, an agency focused on EU policy on vocational education and training, in 2018, one in ten 12-year-olds and one in six 5-year-olds in the Netherlands struggled with reading and writing in Dutch. Furthermore, the European Union's Court of Audit's 2016 report highlighted that around 2.5 million Dutch people face literacy problems or lack basic numeracy skills needed for everyday tasks.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds gathered on L. Ron Hubbard Way for a traditional celebration of the Day of the Dead to honor the lives of the departed with music, traditional dances and food. The festival was hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. The Day of the Dead is an ancient tradition in Mexico, now popular worldwide and celebrated from October 31 through November 2.