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Tampa Bay Hospitality Professionals Enjoy Hospitality at the Historic Fort Harrison
On May 16th, the Church of Scientology hosted a reception and tour of the Historic Fort Harrison for members of the hospitality field, thanking them for making the Tampa Bay area a hospitable place to be. - May 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Teleios Research Surveys What Young Christians Think About Society
Teleios conducted a survey regarding the benefits of Christian society on an Instagram account frequented by Christian adolescents and millennials. There were 565 responses. The majority of responders were: female (78%), <34 years (67%), primarily from the United States (60%) and evangelical... - May 16, 2018 - Teleios Research
The Scientology Volunteers Ministers of Florida Help Clean Up Local Orlando Streets
Embodying their motto, “Something Can Be Done About It,” Florida’s Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) took to Orange Blossom trail in Orlando early Saturday morning, April 21st for a major cleanup effort. - May 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology
The Scientology Information Center Open House Provides New Knowledge and Rekindles Old Memories
On Friday, April 27th, over 140 community members enjoyed an open house reception at the Scientology Information Center during the Blast Friday Concert in Downtown Clearwater. Guests got to find out about Scientology and also shared their own history with the icon, the Clearwater Building, which houses the Scientology Information Center. - May 05, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology’s Historic Fort Harrison Bi-Monthly Tour Gives an Insider’s View of a Clearwater Icon
On Saturday, April 21st members of a local “meet up” group joined area residents for a tour of the Historic Fort Harrison, the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology Flag for a guided tour. In addition to seeing a piece of Clearwater’s past, guests learned about the role the Fort Harrison now plays in the local community. - April 29, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness
An average of 3600 human trafficking cases occur in Georgia yearly - too many of them are kids. The Church of Scientology with Interfaith Children's Movement want to make all of Georgia aware, in order to end Child trafficking. - April 27, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
Lee Strobel Speaks at Plumstead Christian School’s Eighth Annual Founders Forum & at Plumstead Christian School's First-Ever Multi-School Assembly
Each year Plumstead Christian School invites a nationally known Christian whose faith informs the way he or she lives. The 2018 Founders Forum keynote speaker is a New York Times bestselling author, teaching pastor, college professor, and former award-winning editor of the Chicago Tribune. Plumstead Christian School (PCS) also hosted a multi-school assembly with nine other school groups from the region joining the PCS students for worship and to hear from Lee Strobel. - April 25, 2018 - Plumstead Christian School
April Reception During Blast Friday Concert Hosted at the Church of Scientology Information Center
On Friday April 27th the Scientology Information Center will hold its next Open House Reception during the City of Clearwater’s Blast Friday Concert. The reception will begin at 5pm and will continue throughout the concert. All are welcome. The Center is located at 500 Cleveland Street on Downtown Clearwater. - April 21, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology Hosts April Block Party
On Saturday April 7th, the Church of Scientology hosted its quarterly Downtown Block Party for the community. The event brought local neighbors, families and local non-profits together to celebrate. Over 1,500 guests enjoyed live music, carnival games, balloons, face painting, raffles and more on the corner of Cleveland Street and Fort Harrison. - April 14, 2018 - Church of Scientology
The L. Ron Hubbard Theatre Will Perform Double Feature Old-Time Radio Show on April 14th
On Saturday April 14th at 6:30pm, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will deliver a double feature old time radio performance at the Scientology Information Center of the murder mystery, Killer's Law, and the air adventure, Crate Killer. There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. - April 07, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology Information Center Announces New Features and Hours
On Tuesday the 20th of March, the Manager for the Scientology Information Center which is located in downtown Clearwater, Florida, announced that the center has extended their daily hours of operation from 10 am to 10 pm in order to accommodate visitors’ overwhelming curiosity about the religion. The Center has also added 13 new video interviews about Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard, by a wide variety of people who knew him. - March 24, 2018 - Church of Scientology
New Sober Living Environment for Teens is Now Registered with CCAPP in California
Hosanna Transitional Living is a Christian based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. They applied for and received registration with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) to ensure they meet the highest possible standards for sober living homes in Northern California. - March 20, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living
Apostles in the Marketplace - Nation Building Workshop Held on the 23rd of March 2018
His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN GCON, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Okechukwu E. Enelamah, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, His Excellency Donald Duke, Mr. Richard Kramer, Dr. Christopher Kolade, Professor Leslye Obiora,... - March 13, 2018 - Apostles in the Marketplace
St. Symeon Orthodox Church to Host First-Ever Food and Culture Fair
Congregation invites neighbors to tour church, see iconographic murals, hear internationally acclaimed choir, and shop at one-day multi-ethnic food bazaar and bakery. - March 06, 2018 - St. Symeon Orthodox Church
Church of Scientology Hosts Monthly Historic Tours of the Fort Harrison
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is hosting monthly tours of their international religious retreat, the Fort Harrison. The next tour is scheduled for the 17th of March at 1:30. - March 04, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Presents Free Tools for Life Seminar
A free Tools for Life seminar was held in Clearwater, FL last Tuesday. It was presented by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers at their headquarters downtown. - February 28, 2018 - Scientology Volunteer Ministers
Hosanna Transitional Living Opens Sober Living Home for Teens
Hosanna Transitional Living opened a Christian-based post-treatment transitional housing and sober living environment for adolescent males in Castro Valley, California. The sober living program is a much needed addition to California’s current substance abuse treatment matrix due to a severe shortage in adolescent transitional living. - February 27, 2018 - Hosanna Transitional Living
University of Central Florida Students Visit Clearwater’s Scientology Information Center and Social Betterment Centers
On Saturday Feb 18th, students from Orlando’s University of Central Florida (UCF) visited downtown Clearwater to learn what is Scientology at the Scientology Information Center. They left with an understanding of the Church’s beliefs and how its humanitarian programs help the world. - February 24, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Clearwater Couple “Paying it Forward” in Puerto Rico with the Scientology VMs Return After Disaster Relief Mission
On Sunday, Feb 11th, Mark Ruff and Trish Williams, Scientology Volunteer Ministers, returned to Clearwater from Puerto Rico where they helped on disaster relief for two months. Mark and Trish said they helped people all over Puerto Rico even in the mountains where the roads were almost impassable. - February 17, 2018 - Church of Scientology
ICNA Outraged at School Killings in South Florida
The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) expresses its outrage at the shooting that took place in a high school yesterday in South Florida. The indiscriminate attack at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Broward County killed 17 according to the latest media reports. “Our hearts... - February 15, 2018 - ICNA
Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship to Host Church Security Seminar with Local Police
Gulfport Police Lieutenant Paul Podlin to offer local church leaders a seminar on church security, responding to an active shooter situation and working with local law enforcement, sponsored by the Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship on March 1 at 6 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. - February 15, 2018 - Gulfport Ecumenical Fellowship
David Bergstein to Dedicate New Torah Scroll in Honor of "Trail-Blazing" Father
A community dedication celebration inducting the new Torah into the Center for Jewish Life has been slated for March 11, 2018, to coincide with the tenth yahrtzeit, or anniversary, of the late Dr. Bergstein’s passing. - February 09, 2018 - Conejo Jewish Academy
L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Performs “When Gilhooly Was in Flower” at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday February 10th, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre will perform their first show of 2018 at the Scientology Information Center of When Gilhooly Was in Flower*. First published in August 1938 in the Romantic Range Magazine, this action-packed Western romance tells the story of Mary Ann... - February 09, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Alive Again Ministries Offers Treatment for Addiction for Girls with Life Controlling Issues
Alive Again Ministry is a Christian organization that operates a beautiful home serving 12 girls at any one-time, teaching them life skills, spiritual healing, and biblical love. The program engages the girls with a healthy diet, exercise and counseling for a period of one year. - February 08, 2018 - Alive Again Ministries
Friendship Agape Expands Youth Program
Irene Tong and Kenneth Tong are leaders for the Youth Program for Friendship Agape Church. The Youth Program is for middle and high school youths in the San Jose, California community. - February 08, 2018 - Friendship Agape Church
Re-Imagining Life in Transition
Re-Imagining Life in Transition will be the topic of conversation during a four week program at Niantic Community Church. Suitable for any adult experiencing significant changes in their life such as retirement, empty nest, loss of a spouse or partner, or loss of any kind. Using The One Life We’re Given – by Mark Nepo as a point of inspiration, the program will offer tools for re-imagining life. - February 05, 2018 - Niantic Community Church
The Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay Inspires Random Acts of Kindness
On Tuesday February 13th the Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay will deliver a seminar based on the precept, “Try to treat others as you would like to be treated” from The Way to Happiness a common sense guide to better living. The seminar will highlight the virtue of kindness, and treating others fairly in honor of the National Random Acts of Kindness day (February the 17th). The event is open to all and will begin at 6:30pm. Light refreshments are served. - February 03, 2018 - Church of Scientology
2018 Chinese New Year Celebration Sponsored by Grace One Church
The Grace One Church, located in the Charlotte area of Mecklenburg County, will be sponsoring a free family festival on February 18th, 2018 as part of its community service program to celebrate the 2018 Chinese New Year. - January 26, 2018 - Grace One Church
2018 Women's Retreat "A Seat at the Table"
Announcing Guest Speaker, Dr. Heather Holleman - January 24, 2018 - Northeast Presbyterian Church
The Church of Scientology Hosts Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. in Downtown Clearwater
On January 15th, 2018, the Church of Scientology, Rev. Alfreddie Johnson and over 50 friends held a tribute for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - January 19, 2018 - Church of Scientology
"Walking Out Your Victory" Receives the 2017 Christian Literary Award
This uplifting, encouraging book has received a seal of excellence. In her compelling book, Krisann Nething brings profound biblical insights and engaging testimonies which equip and empower readers to become all they were created to be. - January 15, 2018 - Lifestyle of Liberty Ministry
Downtown Clearwater’s Epiphany Celebration Brings New Visitors to Scientology Information Center
On January 6th, a celebration was held in honor of the Day of the Epiphany in Downtown Clearwater. Hosted by the Puerto Rican restaurant La Fondita de Leo, the event brought several thousand members of the Puerto Rican community to downtown to enjoy food, music and good company. People covered the street, mingled on the sidewalks and dozens of curious visitors stepped into the Scientology Information Center for the first time. - January 13, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Theology of Prince by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Even though Prince was an internationally renowned artist, little is known about the impact of religion and spirituality on his music and artistic expression. Through this Call for Submissions on the Theology of Prince, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities will curate and publish art, poems, essays, and academic papers from a variety of religious, spiritual, and theological perspectives. - January 09, 2018 - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Prayer Points for 2018: Prayer is the Door to Success in 2018
Christian prayer portal PrayRay.com has announced its main prayer points for the 2018 year. These Prayer points for the 2018 are for Christian people to pray for world, local community and personal needs and issues. - January 09, 2018 - PrayRay.com
New Year’s Eve Marks 27,000th Visitor to the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater
On December 31st, a family of four from New York City vacationing in Clearwater stopped by the Scientology Information Center – thus breaking the 27,000 visitor mark to the Center. - January 06, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Scientology Volunteer Ministers: Helping Make New Years Resolutions Traditions More Fruitful
To get a jump start on 2018 New Year’s resolutions, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers will deliver a seminar on Targets and Goals on January 6th providing tools to set and reach one’s goals. The seminar will start at 1:30pm at the Scientology Volunteer Minister Center in downtown Clearwater, 101 N. Fort Harrison Ave. Light refreshments will be served. - December 30, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Digital Missions Display Ministry Launches Mission Display, a Touchscreen Interactive Missionary Display for Connecting Members to Missionaries
Help for Pastors in creating a proactive approach to missions and to guide church members in interacting with the supported missionaries in their church is now available with Digital Missions Display. Millennials are the "connected" generation and Pastors have a better chance of getting... - December 25, 2017 - Digital Missions Display
The L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre Celebrated the Holiday Season with Their Final Performance of the Year
On December 16th, the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre performed Mr. Hubbard’s Pulp-Fiction Classic, When Shadows Fall, to a packed house at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - December 22, 2017 - Church of Scientology
First Annual Balloon Release to Make International Impact
The balloon release is an international synchronized event where participants will gather together with a common vision: to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. - December 15, 2017 - Hickory Grove C.M.E Church
Scientology Information Center Hosts Special Holiday Reception During Miracle on Cleveland Street
On December 2nd, The Scientology Information Center provided a special reception and Holiday caroling for the community during the City of Clearwater’s Miracle on Cleveland Street. Over 300 guests visited the Center. - December 09, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Sends Forth Their Lay Missioner Class of 2017
This is MKLM’s 50th Lay Missioner Class Since 1975. - December 08, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Powerful New Book "Rabbi Sha'ul – A Jewish Testimony" Now Available on Amazon
Meticulously researched and written by Max Debono-De-Laurentis, "Rabbi Sha'ul – A Jewish Testimony" takes readers back thousands of years, to days predating the New Testament, to discover exactly how he lived and remained as a Jew. "It's one of the only books to take such a... - December 05, 2017 - MDDL Discernment and Study Ministry
Couple Helped During Their Time of Need Pay It Forward in Puerto Rico Over the Holidays
On November 28th, Mark Ruff and Trish Williams from Clearwater flew to Puerto Rico to help rebuild the island, paying forward the help they received more than a year ago by the Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers. - December 02, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Maryknoll Lay Missioners Celebrates Jean Donovan with a Presentation of Her Guitar
The event commemorates the anniversary of the martyrdom of the four churchwomen in El Salvador in 1980. - December 01, 2017 - Maryknoll Lay Missioners
Church of Scientology Thanksgiving Downtown Block Party Counts Blessings with Local Families
Some 2,000 people gathered in downtown Clearwater on Saturday, the 18th of November for the Church of Scientology’s Thanksgiving Block Party. The Church provided a family-friendly atmosphere, replete with music, food, raffles, carnival games, bouncy house, face painting, a petting zoo, and a caricature artist. - November 25, 2017 - Church of Scientology
The New Readable Bible Targets Millennials with Its Modern Formats
A new Bible in modern formats hopes to increase Bible readership, especially in young people, with its inviting design and easier readability. - November 22, 2017 - The Readable Bible
The Readable Bible Launches First Modern Format Bible on Kickstarter
The Readable Bible, a new translation of the Scriptures in the modern, easy-to-read formats of today's nonfiction books, has launched on Kickstarter.com. - November 22, 2017 - The Readable Bible
The Church of Scientology Announces Its Holiday Calendar of Events in Downtown Clearwater
This week, the Church of Scientology, Flag Service Organization in Downtown Clearwater announced their community activities for the Holidays. - November 18, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Apostles in the Market Place - Joke Silva, Alero Ayida-Otobo, Ruby Onwudiwe & Others to Speak at AiMP November Series
Apostles in the Marketplace, an organization with the mission to raise change agents who will facilitate the emergence of a new Nigeria, has finalised plans to host the November Series with the theme “Balancing career and family. The event is solely dedicated to educating women who desire... - November 18, 2017 - Apostles in the Marketplace
Satsang with Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj, Will be Held in London and at the "Findhorn Foundation," Scotland, on 10-25 June 2018
Shri Ramakant Maharaj, 76, direct disciple of Shri Nisargadatta, since 1962, will be offering Satsang for free during his visit to the UK. - November 17, 2017 - Ramakant Maharaj