Church of Scientology Nashville Celebrates Second Year Anniversary in the Historic Fall School Building

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(1888PressRelease) May 10, 2011 - In April 2009, twelve hundred members, guests and friends of the Church of Scientology gathered at 1130 8th Ave South, just outside downtown Nashville, for the grand opening of the Church's new Celebrity Centre. Two years later, the church has much to celebrate.

"We've had a church in Nashville since 1985, and Scientologists have been here longer than that," says the Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Church. "But moving into this landmark has allowed us to really begin servicing the people of Nashville."

Fesler is not referring only to the local Scientologists. The Church has put considerable work into its community programs, such as its involvement in human rights issues. In fact, speakers at the anniversary event included the Executive Director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, with whom the church has worked closely to produce Tennessee's annual Human Rights Day celebration.

The church was also instrumental in forming a partnership between the Foundation for a Drug Free World and the Nashville Metros Youth Soccer Academy. The latter carries the former's "Truth About Drugs" program to athletes and fans all over the south. "Our parishioners have already worked with the Foundation to educate tens of thousands of school-age children about the dangers of street drugs. By facilitating its partnership with the Metros, we aim to create a statewide drug-free zone," says Fesler.

And how has Nashville responded overall to the Church of Scientology in the last two years? Just fine, according to Rev. Fesler, who says, "People in this area have a lot of common sense, and they recognize honest help. We support others who are trying to make a difference, and they appreciate us for what we do ." As if to underscore that sentiment, the final speaker was a Metro Nashville Council representative who encouraged church members to get even more active in the community.

Plans for year three? Rev. Fesler can't withhold his enthusiasm: "We're reaching out more, doing more. We are ready and willing to work with any group who is trying to make our world a better place. You've got a friend in the Church of Scientology."

For more information, contact the church at 615-687-4600 or visit www.scientology.org.

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