Page 7 of Religion and Churches News issued by the Send2Press® Newswire service.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 the U.S. Supreme Court lifted California’s ban on indoor church services.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 of their jobs for an undetermined amount of time.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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, killing at least 102 and creating economic havoc.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 and co-organized by the Church of Scientology.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 serve as hubs for religious organizations, like-minded groups and community leaders.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 work providing help.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 deaths.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 West End Grand Bahama that was devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 of technology in the world’s most future-forward metropolis.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 approved in the first place. Watch “The Marketing of Madness” on the Scientology Network.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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, art and fashion – a beat that has reverberated around the world.
| From: Church of Scientology International
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 South Africa.
| From: Church of Scientology International
MEXICO CITY, Mexico and LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Share the energy and spirit of Mexico’s premier Church of Scientology as it works with the community to create an even brighter future for all. Mexico City, one of the largest metropolitan areas on Earth, combines ancient traditions, colonial influence and 21st-century cosmopolitan culture in its own unique style.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the UN launches its Youth Skills Day campaign for 2022 with its motto “transforming youth skills for the future,” Scientology Volunteer Ministers are providing educators throughout South Africa with the tools to accomplish this goal.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the eve of the celebration of its anniversary, the Church of Scientology Pasadena shares the unique history of its Old Town home. Just off Colorado Boulevard in the Old Pasadena Historic District, the Church of Scientology opens its doors and invites those curious about Scientology to step inside through an episode of “Destination Scientology” on the Scientology Network.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, Scientology Churches and Scientologists go all out in support of the UN’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than a thousand joined the Church of Scientology Los Angeles in East Hollywood for a 4th of July family festival filled with games and activities for the children.
| From: Church of Scientology International
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the heart of Hollywood, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles joined forces with local nonprofit Strike Out Against Drugs in a musical tribute to drug-free living. Visitors to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking were treated to a different kind of rock concert this year.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After a two-year hiatus because of COVID, athletes are once more sprinting through the Czech Republic to reach youth with the truth about drugs. Founder Vlastimil Špalek and his team of drug-prevention activists are featured in an episode of “Voices for Humanity” on the Scientology Network.
| From: University of Los Angeles College of Divinity
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULACD) basketball team, led by one of California’s most successful high school and college coaches, Michael Miller, posted the second-best record in the nation of any four-year college over the last four years.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help in the face of the drug overdose crisis. In honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, learn and use these tools and help turn the tide on the drug overdose crisis.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The United Nations set aside June 26 as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking “to promote action and cooperation toward the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.” And at no time has it been more urgent to do so. The Scientology Network marks the day by focusing on humanitarians who are working to end the drug abuse crisis in towns and cities across the world.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 16, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With International Day Against Drug Abuse and Human Trafficking one week away, Scientology Churches across the world rededicate themselves to handling “the other pandemic” – drug abuse and addiction.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Network’s “Documentary Showcase” presents the award-winning documentary “Big Sonia” Friday June 17, at 8:30 p.m. PT. Documentary Showcase is the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to share their work on important social, cultural and environmental issues.
| From: Church of Scientology International
EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K., June 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Summer is a magnificent time to visit Saint Hill, L. Ron Hubbard’s home in the UK. Share the beauty and history of the quaint Sussex town of East Grinstead through an episode of “Inside Scientology” on the Scientology Network.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each June, Scientologists celebrate the Maiden Voyage of the Freewinds, a ship powered by the purpose: to help create a better world. The Freewinds is a religious retreat that serves Scientologists as the pinnacle of their journey to total spiritual freedom.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With its 2022 motto “Only One Earth,” World Environment Day organizers recognize that sustainability depends on individual choices. Scientology Churches mark the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day June 5 by emphasizing personal accountability as the key to safeguarding the environment.
| From: Church of Scientology International
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seminars for hundreds of educators hosted by the Scientology headquarters in South Africa over the past two months launched an initiative to tackle a crisis affecting the country and the entire continent. As UNESCO observed Africa Week May 22-25, officials at the Education World Forum 2022 in London brought home the urgency of reversing the educational crisis affecting the continent.
