Church of Scientology of Missouri

Convention Highlights Social Change from The Way to Happiness

Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:10 +0000

Delegates from 13 nations heard remarkable stories of social change in the wake of the distribution of a simple booklet featured in a new brochure by the Church of Scientology.More than 80 delegates representing 13 nations convened April 26-28 for the second annual convention and awards banquet of The Way to Happiness Foundation in Glendale, California. The Way to Happiness is a nonreligious moral code based entirely on common sense that provides a path people of all backgrounds, cultures or creeds may follow to attain happier, more prosperous and more fulfilling lives. Delegates shared extraordinary…

New Brochure on Applied Scholastics Released in Brussels

Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00:09 +0000

Overcoming the barriers to study was the focus of an open house and conference April 23, 2013, at the Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology of Europe.The Brussels Branch of the Churches of Scientology of Europe brought together students, educators and representatives of NGOs April 23, 2013, to introduce them to Applied Scholastics International and Study Technology, a technology developed by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that provides the student with study skills with which to learn any subject. Applied Scholastics International is a social betterment…

Human Rights Education Conference at the Moscow Church of Scientology

Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

A human rights conference at the Moscow Church of Scientology March 26 introduced educators to the human rights educational resources of Youth for Human Rights.The Moscow Church of Scientology opened its doors March 26 for a special Youth for Human Rights conference to provide Moscow educators with tools to teach the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to their students. Church Public Affairs Director Natalya Alexeeva hosted the conference and spoke of the human rights education program the Church supports—Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI). Mihail Dochenko, Executive Director of Youth…

Celebrating Youth for Human Rights Day at Scientology National Office

Admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Civic, religious and community leaders met at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office April 5 to celebrate Youth for Human Rights Day. April 5 is Youth for Human Rights Day and no better place to commemorate the occasion than at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. The Office was opened in September 2012 at Fraser Mansion in D.C.’s Dupont Circle to facilitate implementation of the Church of Scientology-supported humanitarian and social betterment programs both nationally and internationally. The purpose of Youth for Human Rights International, which…

St. Petersburg Scientologists Combat Racial Discrimination

Admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:11 +0000

In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, volunteers from the St. Petersburg Scientology religious group carried out a week of human rights awareness activities. St. Petersburg Scientologists carried out a week of human rights activities to raise awareness of human rights and show support for those who are ostracized and discriminated against through racism and xenophobia. They erected a large board on Malaya Moskovskaya Street in the center of St. Petersburg where people of all ages signed their names in support of the elimination of racial discrimination….

Church of Scientology of Inglewood Hosts Seminar and Open House

Admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Honor students learn how The Way to Happiness has been used to uplift communities and reduce crime.A group of 77 students were guests at a special open house and seminar at the Church of Scientology of Inglewood, California, March 12, 2013.The students are enrolled in a sociology class at City Honors Preparatory High School, a charter school in Inglewood, and the seminar was designed to enhance their studies. It provided an overview of The Way to Happiness, a nonreligious moral code based entirely on common sense. The sociological impact of The Way to Happiness includes its use in successfully…

New Ideal Church of Scientology Blooms in the City of Roses

Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:08 +0000

On Saturday, May 11, the Church of Scientology Portland celebrated the grand opening of their new home in the city’s historic downtown quarter. More than 2,500 Scientologists and guests joined city and state dignitaries for the dedication ceremony.

The Church’s new home occupies the renowned Sherlock Building on the corner of Third Avenue and Oak Street. Originally erected in 1893, the landmark has long been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Sherlock Building is recognized as among the most noteworthy late-19th century structures in Portland and the preeminent…

Scientology, How We Help—Taking Back our Communities with The Way to Happiness

Admin — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Members of the Church of Scientology support MAD DADS in its work to reclaim the neighborhoods of Minneapolis.MAD DADS—Men Against Destruction, Defending Against Drugs and Social Disorder—has added a new weapon in the fight against crime, drugs and violence on the streets of Minneapolis: The Way to Happiness, a common sense guide to better living. V.J. Smith, founder and president of the Minneapolis chapter of MAD DADS and national MAD DADS president, released the group’s new edition of The Way to Happiness April 13. City officials and religious leaders joined MAD DADS in front of the “Wall…

Scientology: How We Help—A Brighter Future for Ghana Children

Admin — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The Association for Human Rights and Tolerance and the Church of Scientology of Milan opened the third UNITED for Africa school in Ghana April 13, 2013.Imagine the children of an entire village celebrating because they have a school to attend. Those who live in the remote western Ghana village of Asukese call this the “Magic School” because its dedication on April 13, 2013, seemed impossible—there has never been a school in this village before and no opportunity for village children to gain an education. The school consists of six classrooms and an office. It was built by UNITED for Africa,…

Bernard Percy—One of those Teachers you Never Forget

Admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:08 +0000

Just returned to Los Angeles from Spanish Lake, Missouri, from the annual conference of Applied Scholastics International April 4 – 6, Bernard Percy has been involved for the past four decades in the movement described in a new brochure published by the Church of Scientology.Those of us who are lucky can look back over our schools years and remember a favorite teacher—one whose guidance and care made an impact on our lives, brought out the best in us and made us believe in ourselves. Just such an educator is Bernard Percy, one of the early pioneers of the program described in the new brochure…