LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While most of the world went “on pause” during the pandemic, Mother Nature certainly did not-nor did the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service founded in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.
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New Interactive Timeline on Scientology.org Shows What Scientologists Mean When They Say ‘Our Help is Yours’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At the 39th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige briefed the 7,000 members and guests gathered at Saint Hill in the UK on the magnitude and impact of humanitarian and social betterment activities supported by the IAS over […]
Bringing the Truth About Drugs to the Fan Zone as the Bruins and Bears Faced Off at the Rose Bowl in Their Final PAC-12 Game
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While two of California’s favorite college teams faced each other on the football field this weekend, drug-prevention activists from nearby Scientology Churches set up a bright teal tent in the fan zone to win a different kind of competition altogether: reaching kids before drug dealers do.
25 Years of Service to the Community Honored at the Church of Scientology of the Valley
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Serving the North Hollywood community since 1998, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Scientology of the Valley has established a reputation for always stepping up with help. They celebrated their 25th anniversary with a banquet and award presentation along with a silent auction to raise […]
Giant Christmas Tree Arrives for the 40th Anniversary of a Hollywood Tradition Begun by L. Ron Hubbard
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hollywood Christmas season got off to a great start November 20 with the arrival of a giant Christmas tree to mark the 40th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland. Passersby on the Hollywood Walk of Fame watched in awe as the 6,000-pound giant grand fir […]
The Motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is Something Can Be Done About It: No Matter When and No Matter Where
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Disasters, whether great or small, do not comply with the calendar. And whether the scope of the difficulty affects a single family, or hundreds of thousands or more, Scientology Volunteer Ministers live by the motto that no matter the difficulty, “Something Can Be Done About It.”
City of Commerce Mayor and Bridge Publications Team Up to Make Thanksgiving Special for Local Seniors
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Knowing the loneliness some elderly residents feel as the holidays approach, City of Commerce Mayor Mr. Hugo Argumedo, his wife Jessa, and volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc., publisher of the nonfiction works of author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, provided more than 200 […]
Church of Scientology Los Angeles Launches the Holiday Season with a Turkey Giveaway
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — To help bring the joy of the season to life, the Church of Scientology is holding a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway again this year. It takes place Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in what has become a tradition over the past few years.
Churches of Scientology Count Down to the 75th Anniversary of an Event that Literally Defined Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As we count down to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Scientology Churches and Scientologists gear up to achieving the goal of universal human rights. They are inspired by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who believed that “human […]
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out to Flood Victims With Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and CAMPI BISENZIO, Italy, Nov. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Responding to a call from the civil protection department in early November, Scientology Volunteer Ministers reached out to the municipality of Campi Bisenzio with help. The Bisenzio River, for which the town is named, had overflowed, wreaking havoc.
Italian Volunteers Say an Active, Creative Lifestyle is a Much Better High Than Drugs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LUCCA, Italy, Nov. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is LSD harmless? Can a single hit of crack hurt you? How addictive is heroin, really? And what about marijuana? “You need to know the truth about drugs,” say the volunteers of Foundation for the Drug-Free World Italy – the drug education and […]
Publisher of the Works of L. Ron Hubbard Gets a Jump on the Holiday Season by Sharing the ‘Not So Secret’ Secret of Happiness
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In “My Philosophy,” one of his most popular essays, author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “I like to help others and count it as my greatest pleasure in life to see a person free himself of the shadows which darken his days.”
Can a Pair of New Socks Make a Difference to the Houseless?
SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Warm, dry socks are essential to anyone living on the streets, according to charities serving the homeless, yet those making donations of clothes and food rarely think of socks as a vital commodity. According to one Seattle nonprofit, “for folks living outside, clean socks are an absolute […]
CCHR Demands Psychiatrists Immediately End Cruel and Harmful Practices in the Name of Mental Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) convened its annual congress in Vienna, hundreds of activists from Citizens Commission on Human Rights Austria and chapters across Europe marched through the streets, insisting psychiatrists immediately cease their use of ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) and all coercive […]
Reaching Out on Veterans Day to Help Prevent Suicides
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This Veterans Day, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, the nonprofit mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, warns veterans and their families of the hidden enemy behind veteran suicides. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, “Every day, some 17 veterans […]
Help in Action: Conference Dedicated to Bettering Migrants’ Lives
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted a conference where Los Angeles Latinx community and civic leaders reviewed situations affecting migrants and their families. They invited human rights icon Father Alejandro Solalinde Guerra and Mexican state and national officials to brief them on urgent issues affecting […]
Neighborhood Fun on L. Ron Hubbard Way for the Annual Halloween Festival
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than 3,000 filled L. Ron Hubbard Way in East Hollywood this week at a Halloween festival hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles. As with all the street fairs the Church organizes, it was designed for maximum fun and admission was free.
Holiday Magic on L. Ron Hubbard Way Begins November 19
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save the date and bring the whole family to the annual holiday lighting ceremony in East Hollywood, Sunday, November 19, 2023. And be prepared for a day full of fun. Church of Scientology Los Angeles promises another memorable holiday lighting ceremony. All are invited to share […]
Help Counter Bullying with Compassion and The Way to Happiness
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to a survey conducted by the Boys & Girls Club of America, 40 percent of U.S. children and teens say they were bullied at school this past year and 18 percent were bullied online. Is there something those wishing to help with this vital issue […]
Halloween-Themed Event Helps Bring the Truth About Drugs to At-Risk Youth
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Bridge Publications, Inc., publishers of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, joined the nonprofit Soledad Enrichment Action at a Halloween resource fair to reach at-risk youth and their families. They used the Truth About Drugs, the initiative of Foundation for […]
Publisher Helps Fight Crime With the Truth About Drugs
COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — City of Commerce and East Los Angeles businesses and entrepreneurs are concerned about crime. That’s one reason that City of Commerce-based Bridge Publications Inc., publisher of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, shares the Truth About Drugs with the community. Truth About Drugs is […]
Bridge Publications Helps Truckers Stay Safe
COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc. are extending their drug education and prevention outreach to the city’s truck drivers – the men and women who support the economy of the city with their work. Bridge is doing so with the Truth About Drugs, the drug education initiative supported […]
Therapy or Torture? The Truth About Electroshock Airs on World Mental Health Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It hits the head with the force of a 40-pound cinder block dropped seven and a half feet. It’s been described by patients as a grenade going off in your body. It’s called electroconvulsive therapy. And the truth of this violent practice is revealed in the […]
On World Mental Health Day Meet a Texas Hero Who is Helping Protect Victims of Psychiatry
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Psychiatry is a system that all too often works on the weakest, most vulnerable people,” says Lee Spiller, Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas. “It is a bullying system, and I just don’t like bullies.” Spiller is featured October 10 on the Scientology […]
Call for Action Against Psychiatric Abuse on World Mental Health Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Scientology Network will present a marathon television event featuring the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and its partners to expose psychiatric abuse.
Scientologists Celebrate 50 Years in Europe’s ‘Gateway to the World’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 1970, a student from the University of Hamburg traveled to Canada, where she learned of the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. Returning to the city, she shared it with friends, and they set up a […]
Dreams Come True on This Week’s Episode of Voices for Humanity
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A petite Malaysian-American entrepreneur, Kim Bey was vexed by the soaring crime rate in Washington, D.C. She decided to do something about it. And she did. See how she created change in the nation’s capital in this week’s featured episode of Voices for […]
‘Man in Red Bandana’ Reveals Mystery of 9/11 Hero in its World Broadcast Premiere on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 4, 2023 (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 broadcast debut of “Man in Red Bandana” on Monday, September 11, 2023.
CCHR Florida: A 2023 Platinum Award Finalist for its Campaign to Protect Families
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 […]
Learn How a Simple Act of Kindness Inspired a Movement on Meet a Scientologist
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “I never realized until I had my first son just how much you can love another person and just how far you’re willing to go for them,” says Scientologist Cristal Logothetis. In an episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network, Logothetis describes how she […]
How a Bike-Loving Italian Anti-Drug Activist is Helping Italy Live Drug-Free
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 […]
Hungarian Scientologists Help Make Summer Special for Families in Need
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and BUDAPEST, Hungary, Aug. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Everyone is special” was the message at a celebration of “Everybody’s Day” this summer in Újpalota, Hungary. Volunteer Ministers from the Church of Scientology Budapest joined the Baptist Charity Service, the Red Cross, and an Újpalota family support association to make this a […]
David Pomeranz Discusses the Modern Science of Mental Health at Los Angeles Concert
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At a concert at the Church of Scientology of the Valley community auditorium, legendary pop singer/songwriter Pomeranz introduced “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” to the Filipino community in Los Angeles, just as he did nearly 20 years ago in Manila.
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 […]
A Passion for Speed Makes Christopher Hill a Winner on Meet a Scientologist
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Racing and driving cars at their limit – it’s my passion,” says Christopher Hill in an episode of the new season of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. From the time he was 2 or 3 years old, Hill knew that he wanted to race […]
Helping Keep Youth Safe from the Menace of Human Trafficking
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Glory Matipile discovered a childhood friend had suddenly disappeared, it changed her life forever. An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how this human rights advocate is saving lives.
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.
‘Humanité, the Beloved Community’ – A Passionate Vision For Global Harmony Through Music – Airs on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 6, 2023 (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 award-winning documentary “Humanité, the Beloved Community” on July 7, 2023.
Documentary Showcase Rallies Around Stories of Grit and Glory With ‘Fathers of Football’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 5, 2023 (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 Fathers of Football, illustrating the important role high school football plays in small-town America.
‘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.
Meet a Scientologist Gets Tempted by Love and Chocolate With Master Pastry Artists Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST – the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life – announces an episode featuring elite chocolatiers Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis on July 4, 2023.
High School Musical Dreams Hit a High Note in the Documentary Showcase Feature ‘Most Valuable Players’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2023 (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 classic “Most Valuable Players,” on June 23, 2023.
Meet a Scientologist Goes Big on Art with Angelika Mehrens
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST – the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life – announces an episode featuring master large-scale painter Angelika Mehrens, premiering June 27, 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.
Meet a Scientologist Finds Sweet Success with Innovative Beekeeper József Hegyi
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring beekeeper and entrepreneur József Hegyi, premiering on June 20, 2023.
Documentary Showcase Scales Unprecedented Heights with Climbing Blind
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2023 (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 Climbing Blind on June 16, 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.
Meet a Scientologist Focuses on Exotic Locales With Filmmaker Matt Brown
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring filmmaker Matt Brown premiering June 13, 2023.
‘Forgive – Don’t Forget,’ a Journey to Return a Samurai Sword, Airs on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 9, 2023 (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 award-winning documentary “Forgive – Don’t Forget” premiering on June 9, 2023.
Searching for Common Ground in Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 7, 2023 (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 “Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds.”
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 […]
Meet a Scientologist Goes Free-Falling With Guy Taylor
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and SYDNEY, Australia, June 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Plunging toward Earth at free-fall speeds up to 180 mph, Guy Taylor got hooked on the thrill of skydiving at an early age. Today, the Australian native holds world records and Australian national skydiving records. And at 60-plus years of age, he’s definitely […]
Anti-Drug Activist Roars Across Italy on Voices for Humanity
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 31, 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 Italian anti-drug activist Oreste Depaoli on May 31, 2023.
Documentary Showcase Hops On Board World-Record-Breaking Attempt Concert Tour With ‘An Irish Story: This Is My Home’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 30, 2023 (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 An Irish Story: This Is My Home.
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.
Meet a Scientologist Carries the Future with Cristal Logothetis
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST–the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life–announces an episode featuring humanitarian Cristal Logothetis on May 23, 2023.
Flamenco Phenom Fires Up Documentary Showcase With ‘Siudy Between Worlds – 50 Performances of the American Dream’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 19, 2023 (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 U.S. broadcast debut May 19, 2023, of the documentary “Siudy Between Worlds–50 Performances of the American Dream,” a look […]
Former Army Ranger Leads The Battle Against Synthetic Drugs On Voices For Humanity
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 17, 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 anti-drug crusader Lance Dyer on May 17, 2023.
Surviving the Outback Recreates Epic Challenge of Survival on Documentary Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 17, 2023 (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 “Surviving the Outback.”
Documentary Showcase Journeys with Chocolatiers on ‘Chocolate Road’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 17, 2023 (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 “Chocolate Road.”
Meet a Scientologist Blends Ancient Herbs and Modern Marketing with Tea Manufacturer Tinny Chen
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST — the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life — announces an episode featuring tea manufacturer Tinny Chen, premiering May 16, 2023. Tinny Chen is a second-generation organic farmer and herbal […]
Celebrate ‘Dianetics’ Because This is a Book That Can Change Your Life
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — May 9, 1950, was the day L. Ron Hubbard’s “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health” burst onto the scene. Its meteoric ascent to the top of international bestseller lists was fueled by its results. The date of its publication is celebrated by Scientology Churches, Missions […]
5 Tips to Help You Be Happier for World Happiness Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each year, the United Nations celebrates International Day of Happiness in recognition of the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. Few would challenge the importance of this oft-elusive state of mind. But is there a surefire way to achieve it? Scientology […]
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 […]
Praying and Riding for Peace Through the Streets of South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Sunday, February 26, bikers, low riders and Corvette club members rode through South Los Angeles in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the United in Peace Rides. Along the way, they stopped to pray for the victims of senseless violence. And, as it does each […]
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 […]
Winter Fun in Hollywood, As Snow Arrives at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On a mild Southern California afternoon, with temperatures in the high 60s, eight tons of real snow appearing on Hollywood Boulevard would be a remarkable phenomenon. But that is exactly what happened at L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland, to the delight of local children and those […]
Wishing Happiness to All, at the Hollywood Christmas Parade
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Once again this year, The Way to Happiness Foundation and the Los Angeles Churches of Scientology extend a wish for happiness to everyone watching the Hollywood Christmas Parade. The two-hour special on the 90th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade airs on The CW Network Friday, December 16, 2022, […]
The Holidays Have Arrived in Hollywood With the Opening of Winter Wonderland
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Actor Jason Dohring, best known for his role in Veronica Mars, joined Santa and his elves for the opening of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Winter Wonderland has welcomed generations of children annually since 1983.
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.
Join the Drug-Free Heroes and Help Protect Youth from Drug Overdose
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosts the second annual National Red Ribbon Week Drug-Free Heroes Awards to help end the deadly crisis that is threatening the lives of L.A. kids. Event keynote speaker and awardee Mr. Henry Lozano is an example of what one man or […]
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 […]
Church of Scientology Celebrates Latin Culture and Women’s Empowerment
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The vibrant strains of Latin Music filled East Hollywood when the Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted the Miss Hispanidad Festival. It was held during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), set aside to honor the history, culture and contribution of those whose ancestors came from […]
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.
Church of Scientology and Christian Pastor Unite for a Stronger, More Compassionate Community
INGLEWOOD and SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new video on the Scientology website shows how the commitment of a Church of Scientology in Los Angeles inspired a Christian pastor to do more. The pandemic created many hardships for houses of worship and parishioners. It was nearly a year before […]
New Video on the Scientology Website: How the Church Reaches Out with Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A video on Scientology.org shows why underserved neighborhoods in Los Angeles know they can depend on the Church of Scientology. The service industry was among those hit hardest by the lockdown. Restaurants, movie theatres, shops and other nonessential venues abruptly closed their doors, putting workers out […]
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, […]
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 […]
Community Comes Together in Support of the LAPD and a Cleaner and Safer Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS 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 […]
The Church of Scientology, Uplifting, Inspiring and Changing the World
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new interactive timeline on the Scientology website provides a glimpse into why so many people count on the Church of Scientology for help in Los Angeles and around the world. From the 101 to Sunset Boulevard and all over the Southland, Los Angeles Scientology Churches […]
Church of Scientology Weekly Food Giveaways Help People Cope with Food Insecurity
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the past 63 weeks, Volunteer Ministers of the Church of Scientology Los Angeles have been making life less challenging for East Hollywood families and individuals trying to cope with food insecurity.
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 […]
Uganda’s Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out With Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and WANGA PARISH, Uganda, Sept. 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Tools for Life are transforming communities in the hands of a dedicated team of local leaders and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Wanga Parish, Uganda. The Volunteer Ministers raised funds to establish a medical clinic with a Volunteer Minister-trained nurse.
Scientologists Say Knowing the Truth About Fentanyl Can Save Lives
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fentanyl is a classic case of “what you don’t know can kill you.” Drug education and prevention have never been more important. Learn the truth about the deadly opioid fentanyl. And learn what you can do about it on the Scientology Network.
Scientology Assist Team Helps Pakistan Flood Victims in Need of Care
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and HYDERABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In response to unprecedented flooding in Pakistan, described by the UN as a climate catastrophe, Scientology volunteers continue providing urgently needed supplies and health care in their outreach to affected communities.
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.
Scientology Assist Team Provides Help and Medical Care to Pakistan Flood Victims
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and KARACHI, Pakistan, Sept. 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Responding to catastrophic floods that have left a third of the country submerged, a team of Scientology volunteers including doctors and other medical personnel are providing relief.
How Can the Truth About Drugs Help End the Drug Overdose Epidemic?
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help end the overdose crisis. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. There are five simple things anyone can do to take effective action against overdose […]
Scientologists Say the Truth Can Help Protect Youth from Drug Overdose
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteers from Scientology Churches, Missions and groups fight drug overdose during Overdose Awareness Week and throughout the year with the truth – The Truth About Drugs initiative of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out Once Again with Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and LEWIS YARD, Grand Bahama Island, Aug. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Volunteer Ministers from Scientology Churches in Florida returned to The Bahamas as promised to provide training to help local communities become self-sufficient in times of disaster. The Volunteer Ministers provided a series of seminars in Lewis Yard, a community in […]
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 Churches Urge Action to Save Lives from Drug Overdose
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Churches and Scientologists mark International Drug Overdose Awareness Day by bringing the truth about drugs to bear against the deadly pandemic of overdose deaths. Drug overdose doesn’t discriminate. It honors no borders.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Honored for Their Service to South Africa
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and MIDRAND, South Africa, Aug. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For World Humanitarian Day, celebrated annually on August 19, the Church of Scientology honors the Volunteer Ministers of South Africa. Volunteer Ministers contributed more than a million hours assisting the government and private sector to care for the most vulnerable.
Human Rights Initiative Empowers Youth to Become Advocates for Tolerance and Peace
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On International Youth Day 2022, the Scientology Network features Youth for Human Rights International in episodes of “Voices for Humanity.” Youth for Human Rights has inspired an entire generation of human rights activists to create change in their communities and countries.
How Secular Programs Supported by the Church of Scientology Help and Empower Youth
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of International Youth Day, August 12, the Church of Scientology shares humanitarian initiatives to help young people set a positive course for their lives and thrive.
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 […]
How Were So Many Duped by the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Health?
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 28, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the scandal spreads about a recent study finding no scientific evidence behind the use of SSRIs-and with pundits connecting the dots that while more and more Americans are using these drugs, suicide rates continue to rise-many are feeling betrayed. Find out how these drugs were […]
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, […]
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa Help Create the Country of Their Dreams
LOS ANGELES, Calif. and MIDRAND, South Africa, Jul 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Mandela Day and throughout the year, the bright yellow jacket of the Scientology Volunteer Minister has become a symbol of service and the ability to make a difference. This year, Mandela Day marked a milestone for the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of […]