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The Scientology Information Center Provides a Unique Learning Experience in Downtown Clearwater
For those looking to learn more about their community, the Scientology Information Center invites the Clearwater community to peruse its vast audio-visual library offering insight into multiple facets of Scientology as a new summer, "thing to do." All are welcome. - August 06, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Hear from Free For Life International
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - August 01, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
The Scientology Information Center Celebrates Its Anniversary by Providing Assistance to the Community
July 15th, 2020 marked the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater and its anniversary provides a new opportunity to assist residents during these difficult times. - July 29, 2020 - Church of Scientology
The Scientology Information Center Provides Masks to Assist Downtown Visitors
With the Pinellas County ordinance making masks indoors mandatory, the Scientology Information Center is reminding downtown visitors that it is offering complimentary masks for anyone who may need one. The Information Center is located on the 500 Block of Cleveland street is located on the corner of Cleveland Street and N. Fort Harrison Avenue. - July 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology Shares Tips Assisting Safety When Returning Home from Essential Activities
With the rising numbers of Floridians testing positive to COVID-19, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization reminds the community of their on-line resources to assist everyone to stay well; including downloadable booklets. - July 23, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Grace Church "Mask-A-Thon" Drive-Thru with a Purpose
Grace Church hosted a “Mask-A-Thon: Drive-Thru With A Purpose” in the parking lot of their main campus, 1006 Williamstown Drive, on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. With the school year approaching, and social distancing measures still in place due to COVID-19, many... - July 20, 2020 - Grace Church
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Returns to Virtual Meetings
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - July 18, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
UMC Unveils the Road Forward
Plan outlines transition to “new normal” amid COVID-19 pandemic. - July 16, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Extreme Sanitation at the Scientology Information Center Provides a Safe Learning Experience
The Scientology Information Center Manager welcomes guests to a clean and sanitary space, keeping the well-being and health of the community as a top priority. - July 16, 2020 - Church of Scientology
New Book by Manish Towers LLC on Releasing Manliness Through the Universal Laws
New book on discovering how to overcome male stereotypes and realizing Love, Joy, and Happiness. - June 30, 2020 - Manish Towers LLC
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Reports on Civil Rights Violations in American Healthcare and What Patients and Family Members Can do About It
Latribuna Christian Publishing CEO Chaplain Paul Vescio explains what families and patients can do if they are being denied visitation in American healthcare. - June 28, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Plans Next Daybreak Discussion
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - June 28, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
An Afternoon of Music at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday June 20th the Scientology Information Center hosted a socially-distanced concert at the Historic Clearwater Building in downtown Clearwater. - June 26, 2020 - Church of Scientology
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Reports on the Necessity of Having Chaplains in Healthcare Providers
LaTribuna Christian Publishing is very pleased to announce Chaplain Paul was mentioned in a recent story about very important healthcare issues. The article was published by the Arizona Republic and featured on AzCentral.com. Below is the link to that story written by Reporter Brianna Frank. - June 19, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
AOCC Elects a New Metropolitan Archbishop - Cyril Mark
A synod meeting May 20, 2020 by Archbishop Mar Dawad Vicar General of AOCC, initiated the Metropolitan election; Archbishop Cyril Mark was elected and the only nominee. Vicar General ascertained readiness. AOCC is now the descendant of ECOCW, the blood descendant of the American Orthodox Catholic Church charted in 1927, Metropolitan Platon Archbishop Aftimios Ofiesh, Holy Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church NA. - June 18, 2020 - St. Agape Orthodox Church
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Tours Dismas House
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - June 18, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
United Methodist Communities Announces Strategic Partnership with VirtuSense and Netsmart to Implement $909K “Game-Changer” Telehealth Grant
New Jersey-based senior living provider United Methodist Communities (UMC) announced strategic partnerships with tech providers VirtuSense and Netsmart to implement telehealth strategies to fight coronavirus. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently awarded UMC the $909,560 grant to... - June 12, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Masks and Gloves Provide an Extra Layer of Safety to the Clearwater Community
The Scientology Information Center is sharing masks, gloves and travel-sized hand sanitizer with visitors and neighbors (while supplies last). - June 12, 2020 - Church of Scientology
March for Change, a Peaceful Protest Against Racial Injustice
Impact Church, Impact Christian Academy, and Arlington 20/20 will be hosting, March for Change on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1pm. This peaceful protest against racial injustice in our nation will be approximately two miles starting from 8985 Lone Star Rd., ending at the JSO Subsstation at Regency... - June 12, 2020 - Impact Church
ILEP and NNN Launch Stigma Guides Website to Reduce Stigma and Improve Mental Wellbeing in NTDs
The International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations and the Neglected Tropical Diseases NGO Network will officially launch a new website on 11 June 2020 to bring about a better understanding on what stigma is, what can be done to reduce it and mitigate its impact. - June 08, 2020 - Stigma Guides
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Tour Dismas House
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - June 06, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Victorious Family - Helping Families to Thrive
Terence Chatmon, Chief Executive Officer of Victorious Family and a leading voice in crisis management and transformational leadership for more than 12 years, the COVID-19 Pandemic revealed the true state of the family. - June 05, 2020 - Victorious Family
The Stay Well Concert Now Available on Demand at the Scientology Information Center
The Scientology Information Center announces on-demand daily showings of the Stay Well Concert on Scientology TV during the month of June in downtown Clearwater at the Historic Clearwater Building. - June 03, 2020 - Church of Scientology
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Announces the Creation of a Brand New YouTube Channel Plus Free Books Offered on Their Company's Website
LaTribuna Christian Publishing announces the creation of a brand-new YouTube Channel titled, Chaplain Paul Vescio. The YouTube channel was created out of compassion and love for people who are suffering in care centers, nursing homes, medical rehabs, and hospitals. - June 01, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
Scientology Info Center Hosts Stay Well Concert Watch Party
Televised Stay Well Music Concert provides pick-me-up for the Clearwater Community at the Scientology Info Center in downtown Clearwater. - May 30, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Hold First In-Person Meeting Since COVID-19 Outbreak in June
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - May 24, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Holds Virtual Meeting, Inspires Leaders
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - May 23, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Lancaster Theological Seminary Appoints Dr. David Rowe to be Interim President
Lancaster Theological Seminary's Board of Trustees appoints Dr. David Rowe of Windermere, FL, to be interim president following the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Carol E. Lytch who has served nine years as the graduate school's president. - May 18, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
LaTribuna Christian Publishing Announces Christian Visitation Through Skype for Care Center Patients
Skype visits for patients in hospital settings is a true blessing for the Patients and their families. - May 14, 2020 - LaTribuna Christian Publishing
Feed My Sheep to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing May 1
Feed My Sheep, South Mississippi's largest soup kitchen, will partner with Coastal Family Health to provide free COVID-19 testing on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its facility at 2615 19th Street in Gulfport. - April 30, 2020 - Feed My Sheep
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Hold 2nd Virtual Meeting to Inspire Leaders
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - April 25, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Spreading a Smile Through Tampa Bay on Easter Sunday
On April 12th 2020 the “Spread a Smile” Music video hit the airways all over the world, including the Clearwater area helping everyone out by providing a much needed moodlift and encourages everyone to stay at home. - April 21, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Stay Busy at Home to Beat the Blues
Everyone across the world is experiencing the novel idea of staying at home to help "flatten the curve" in alignment with the World Heath Organization’s recommendations and mandates across cities, states and countries. Self-distancing (keeping 6 ft. between people) and washing hands for 20-30 seconds is vital to helping the world improve the current health crisis. - April 13, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Virtually Meets, Discusses Impact of COVID-19
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - April 11, 2020 - Religion Communicators Council
Scientology Volunteer Minister’s Pinellas County Blood Drive Saves Lives
On Saturday, March 21st, 2020 the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida held their bimonthly Blood Drive with OneBlood assisting the United States to replenish blood bank shortages during the world-wide health crisis. OneBlood collected 52 pints of healthy blood from donors. - April 01, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Online Christian Revival "For Such a Time as This..." to Provide Encouragement and Hope
Bob Thibodeau, Pastor with Freedom Through Faith Ministries, has organized a two day, online Christian Revival focused on “Words of Encouragement and Hope,” to take place on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET both days. The event is called, “For Such A... - March 31, 2020 - Freedom Through Faith Ministries
Rome Exorcist Reveals How He Terrified the Devil Himself in New Book from Sophia Press
Father Gabriele Amorth was a master of spiritual combat and, at the time of his death in 2016, the world’s most famous exorcist. For more than 30 years, the Italian priest battled the devil by performing more than 60,000 exorcisms. In the eye-opening pages of the new book, "The Devil... - March 30, 2020 - Sophia Institute Press
Behind the Scenes at the Scientology Information Center Show, an Incredible Volunteer Experience
On Friday, February 28th a visitor to Clearwater from Russia had some time on his hands. Stepping into the Scientology Information Center he soon found himself becoming an event promoter, a stage-hand, and then a waiter. The occasion on February 29th was a theatrical performance of “The Mad Dog Murder,” a classic pulp-fiction tale by L. Ron Hubbard. - March 14, 2020 - Church of Scientology
West Cobb Kids, a Valued Ministry at West Cobb Church, is Excited to Announce the Grand Opening of Basecamp, a New Kids’ Area, on April 11-12
West Cobb Kids is excited to announce the grand opening of Basecamp, a new kids’ area, on April 11-12. In conjunction with Easter Weekend, they will also have four Easter services for the community with free Easter Egg Hunts for kids. - March 13, 2020 - West Cobb Church
The Mad Dog Murder Performance a Standing-Room-Only Success at the Scientology Information Center
On Saturday February 29th, the Scientology Information Center hosted an old-time radio show performance of “The Mad Dog Murder” by the L. Ron Hubbard East Coast Theatre to a packed audience. - March 06, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Lorraine Stone Appears as Harriet Tubman at Black History Month Celebration
United Methodist Communities (UMC) at The Wesleyan celebrates Black History month annually. - March 04, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Scientology Information Center Capture’s the Joy of Creating with Dynamic "Celebration of the Arts Concert"
On Sunday, February 23rd the Scientology Information Center hosted a diverse, collaborative musical event highlighting experienced artists alongside up-and-comers. - February 28, 2020 - Church of Scientology
United Methodist Communities Partners with Synzi to Support Home Health Clients
Synzi, a leading virtual care company, has announced that United Methodist Communities (UMC), a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a 112+ year history in New Jersey, is using Synzi’s virtual care platform in HomeWorks, its home care division. Synzi will strengthen engagement between... - February 28, 2020 - United Methodist Communities
Lancaster Seminary Names Jennifer Thompson VP Advancement
Lancaster Theological Seminary has hired Jennifer Thompson to be vice president of advancement, leading all fundraising for the theological graduate school including the current $9 million capital campaign, The Way Forward. - February 24, 2020 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church of Harvey Illinois Installs Its Newest Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Annette Jones and Co-Pastor, Elder Dr. Victoria Eason
This historic installation marks the first woman Senior Pastor of SSMBC in its 50-year old history. The theme "Grace Restored" draws on Jeremiah 30: 13-14 that after a season of mourning comes restoration and celebration. - February 21, 2020 - South Suburban Missionary Baptist Church
Scientology Information Center Honors Chopin with March Piano Concert
The Scientology Information Center will host a March Piano Concert on Saturday, March 7th. The Center is located in Downtown Clearwater at 500 Cleveland Street. The event starts at 7pm and elegant dress is suggested. Social and community groups are welcome. There is no cost to attend. - February 20, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Scientology Information Center to Host Elegant Community Tea Party Celebrating Spring
The Scientology Information Center will host a Springtime Community Tea Party on Sunday, March 15th. The Center is located in Downtown Clearwater at 500 Cleveland Street. The event starts at 3pm and white gloves and fancy hats are suggested. Social and community groups are welcome. There is no cost to participate. - February 15, 2020 - Church of Scientology
The O’Connor House Board of Directors is Excited to Announce Michelle Corrao as Executive Director
Michelle Corrao accepted the position of Executive Director of The O’Connor House, effective January 6, 2020. Michelle previously served as the Assistant Director at Prevail, a victim awareness and support program in Noblesville, where she worked in victim services for the last 18 years. At... - February 12, 2020 - The O'Oconnor House
Family-Friendly "Valentine's Day Village" Comes to Downtown Clearwater February 15th
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization announces a Valentine’s Day Village on February 15th, co-sponsored by the Church-sponsored Humanitarian Centers on N. Fort Harrison Avenue in Downtown Clearwater. - February 07, 2020 - Church of Scientology
Twentyfour-Seven Performs Super Bowl Sex-Trafficking Interference on Game Night
Men volunteer to talk to sex buyers during the Superbowl sex trafficking epidemic. - February 03, 2020 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.