26 September 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Rev. John C. Carmichael
President
Church of Scientology of New York
Phone: (212) 921-1210
Website: www.scientology-newyork.org

The complete restoration of the Church’s 46,650 square-foot premises located at 227 West 46th Street in New York City, was accomplished through the generous donations of Scientologists internationally. Work began on the project in 2001 in acknowledgement of the tremendous contributions made to the rescue and recovery efforts by the Church’s Volunteer Minister Corps following the World Trade Center attacks.

“The project was funded by our members around the world who were inspired by the work of the Volunteer Ministers at Ground Zero,” said Rev. John Carmichael, President of the Church of Scientology in New York City.

The guest speakers at the grand opening echoed this sentiment.

Dr. Stephan Hittman, CEO of the 911 Foundation presented the Volunteer Minister Corps and the religion’s Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, with the Fire Department of New York’s Medal of Valor and 911 Service Award in honor of the contributions of the Volunteer Ministers. Dr. Hittman described the work as “invaluable in helping to relieve the trauma and fatigue of thousands of firefighters who worked tirelessly in the rescue and recovery effort.”

Congressman Charles Rangel praised the Church for its effective drug abuse and literacy programs, while United Nations Under-Secretary General Maurice Strong validated the Church’s human rights public education campaign.

“We are very proud of the work our parishioners have done for nearly fifty years in New York City,” said Rev. Carmichael. “And we are justifiably proud of our new building. We aim to offer more assistance to our parishioners and the community of New York City from this Church in the years to come.”

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