More than 7,000 Scientologists and guests gather in Clearwater for the historic groundbreaking of L. Ron Hubbard Hall, where an evening of celebration opens with a magnificent performance that brings the audience to its feet in a thunderous standing ovation.
“The FUTURE IS CALLING” fills the stage as the choir, world-class musicians and lead vocalists unite in an original anthem composed in honor of L. Ron Hubbard Hall.
Some 7,000 Scientologists and guests assemble for the groundbreaking of L. Ron Hubbard Hall, located at Flag, the Church’s international spiritual headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. The Hall will serve as the home of Scientology’s landmark International Events, while also welcoming the Clearwater community for cultural performances, educational programs, civic gatherings and special occasions.
Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, presides over the groundbreaking ceremony for L. Ron Hubbard Hall, which will rise at the Church’s international spiritual headquarters.
“There are moments in history when a single location transcends the ordinary—when it ceases to be merely a point upon a map and instead becomes a point of reference for all that follows. Tonight is such a moment. Because what begins upon this ground will not remain upon this ground. Its influence will extend across continents, across cultures, across generations—until its reach encompasses every corner of our worldwide religion.”
—Mr. David Miscavige, Ecclesiastical Leader of the Scientology Religion
—Mr. David Miscavige, Ecclesiastical Leader of the Scientology Religion
Addressing the thousands gathered for the ceremony, Mr. Miscavige heralds a defining new chapter in the growth of the religion.
Scientologists whose extraordinary commitment helped make this moment possible take their places for the groundbreaking ceremony.
Scientologists and guests from more than 70 nations break ground beneath a summer sky ablaze with fireworks at the future site of L. Ron Hubbard Hall.
Mr. Miscavige leads the ceremonial turning of the first earth for L. Ron Hubbard Hall.
The Clearwater sky glows above 7,000 Scientologists and guests celebrating the groundbreaking of L. Ron Hubbard Hall.
A milestone event in Scientology history ushers in a landmark destined to stand as an enduring testament to Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.
As the ceremony reaches its apex, Mr. Miscavige underscores LRH Hall’s enduring significance for generations to come. “So, when people gather here years from now, they will not merely enter another hall—they will enter a place built for one purpose: to carry L. Ron Hubbard’s vision still farther. Because this Hall is not the culmination of L. Ron Hubbard’s work. It is another beginning.”
