Scientology Public Information Center surpasses its 11,000th Visitor Mark: Providing Thousands with the Truth About Scientology

CLEARWATER, Fla., April 13, 2017 -- On April 6^th, the Manager of the Scientology Information Center, Amber Skjelset, announced that the Center surpassed its next milestone since its ribbon cutting ceremony on July 11^th, 2015. As of this past week, the number of the Center’s guests, who come from all over Tampa Bay and the world, surpassed the 11,000 mark.

The Scientology Information Center during one of the events at the 2016 Downtown Block Party sponsored by the Church of Scientology brought some 3,000 visitors to the Cleveland Street District. The Information Center recently passed its 11,000th visitor since its opening only a year and a half ago.

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Since the ribbon fell nearly two years ago at its grand opening, the Scientology Information Center has welcomed more than 11,000 guests through it doors. The Center provides answers to questions about Scientology through its gallery of exhibits containing more than 350 videos presentations about basic concepts of Dianetics, Scientology, Churches around the world and the life of Mr. L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology’s founder.

“People are intrigued about Scientology and want to see for themselves what it is all about,” said Ms. Skjelset. “It’s a beautiful space where they can find out for themselves answers to their questions about Scientology through a self-guided tour. They can visit for a few minutes or stay for as long as they want.
To date, guests have visited from 25 of the 50 U.S. states, 40 countries from around the world, and from 6 of the world continents. When they see the sign, ‘Church of Scientology Information Center,’ they come in to take a look,” said Skjelset.

Stan, a long-term Clearwater resident who spent time looking around, watching videos clips and learning about Scientology and its social betterment programs said, “It’s a really good thing that this center is here so that anyone can find out what Scientology is”. He added, “I think a lot more people need to open their minds and look for themselves and find out what Scientology’s beliefs really are!”

Some of the information in the Center covers basic Scientology tenets, what Scientologists believe, short interviews with Scientologists, the Parts of Man, an Introduction to Dianetics, and a brief overview of the life of Scientology’s founder, Mr. L. Ron Hubbard.

The center offers tours to the broad public and civic leaders; holds small events and receptions for various community groups; and opens up the use of its conference room to social, civic and non-profit groups.

Upcoming events are:

April 22^nd – Church of Scientology, Historic Buildings Tour

April 23^rd – Earth Day Awareness Piano Concert

May 13^th – Mother’s Day Tribute by Broadway and Beyond

For more information on these events please call the manager at 727-467-6966 or via e-mail [email protected].

The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization

The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization is the international religious retreat for Scientologists all over the world. This Clearwater Church makes its historic Fort Harrison available free of charge to non-profit organizations to hold community events and supports area non-profits. Scientology’s founder, L. Ron Hubbard once said, “A community that pulls together can make a better society for all.”

Amber Skjelset
(727) 467-6966