Tour | The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Washington, D.C.’s Church of Scientology
Our reception extends a welcome to anyone wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. We are open morning to evening, seven days a week.

Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The bookstore makes available the entire body of L. Ron Hubbard’s works on Dianetics and Scientology, including several seminal books he authored and hundreds of lectures he recorded during his years in Washington, D.C. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of lectures. These materials are available in 16 languages.

The Scientology Public Information Center
The Public Information Center offers some 500 films, providing a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion and the many humanitarian and community outreach programs sponsored by our Church. Visitors to the Center are welcome to tour the displays at their leisure for as long as they wish and to return as often as they like.

The Scientology Public Information Center
The Information Center features an exhibit on the life and legacy of L. Ron Hubbard. It spans milestones of his life in Washington, including his reception at the White House by President Calvin Coolidge as the nation’s youngest Eagle Scout; his studies at George Washington University to isolate the source of life energy; his adventures at the dawn of American aviation; and his years at the helm of the Founding Church. The exhibit further presents a collection of Mr. Hubbard’s published works as a luminary of American fiction.

The Chapel
Washington, D.C., was the site of the very first congregational services and ceremonies in the Scientology religion and our Founding Church Chapel naturally provides for all of them—including Sunday Services, Weddings and Naming Ceremonies. Our Chapel also serves as a venue for weekly Church graduations and community gatherings of every type, from seminars and workshops to banquets and receptions.

Introductory Services
Our Church provides for the delivery of all Introductory Services. Among them are courses for the study of L. Ron Hubbard’s Dianetics and Scientology books and lectures, and the Success through Communication Course that teaches the underlying skill to succeed in both work and social relationships. Further services available include evening and weekend Dianetics and Scientology seminars, providing an overview of fundamental principles and their application in life.

Introductory Services
Our Church provides for the delivery of all Introductory Services. Among them are courses for the study of L. Ron Hubbard’s Dianetics and Scientology books and lectures, and the Success through Communication Course that teaches the underlying skill to succeed in both work and social relationships. Further services available include evening and weekend Dianetics and Scientology seminars, providing an overview of fundamental principles and their application in life.

The Purification Center
L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins, through a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition—all of which are provided for in our Purification Center. The hand-painted mural offers a view of Washington’s signature cherry blossoms along the Potomac.

The Hubbard Guidance Center
The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists participate in one-on-one spiritual counseling, known as auditing.

The Academy
The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Founding Church Academy was the first in the world and today comprises an entire floor of our Church, with multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training.

The Office of L. Ron Hubbard
As is traditional in all Churches of Scientology, the Office of L. Ron Hubbard stands in honor of our Founder and symbolizes that this Church is true to his writings and ideals. Washington’s office pays special tribute to Mr. Hubbard as our first Executive Director and our heritage as the Founding Church of Scientology.

The Historic Founding Church of Scientology
The original Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, D.C., stands as a fully restored historic landmark at 1812 19th Street NW.

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The Founding Church of Scientology
Washington D.C.

It is with great pride we welcome you to the Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, D.C.

Originally established in 1955 by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, our Church and this city will forever hold an exceptional place in the history of our religion.

Today, just blocks from the historic home of the Founding Church, we serve Washington from our building on Embassy Row.

Our Church realizes Mr. Hubbard’s vision that all Churches of Scientology become what he termed Ideal Organizations (Orgs). Ideal Orgs not only provide the ideal facilities for Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual awareness and freedom, but they also serve as a home for the entire community and a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

In that regard, we are dedicated to helping every individual, institution and agency of America’s capital striving to create positive change in the world. Moreover, we look forward to working together to achieve our mutual dreams of a drug-free, crime-free and flourishing future for all.

Our doors are open. Our help is yours.

The Historic
Founding Church of Scientology

The original Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, D.C., stands as a fully restored historic landmark at 1812 19th Street NW.

L. Ron Hubbard established the Founding Church on July 4, 1955 to centralize communications and coordinate a burgeoning network of groups and forming Churches on five continents. As the Founding Church’s first Executive Director, it was here Mr. Hubbard established organizational policy and developed spiritual technology that laid the foundations for the global Scientology movement.

GRAND OPENING

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board of Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated the new home of the Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC, on October 31, 2009, calling the day “historic in every respect.”

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VISITA GRATUITA AL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PÚBLICA

Lun-Vie 9:30a.m. - 9:30p.m.

Sáb-Dom 9:30a.m. - 6:00p.m.

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