The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC—All Are Welcome!

Welcome to our Church

There are 11,000 Scientology Churches, Missions and Groups around the world. You’ll find our Church on Embassy Row, just blocks from the historic home of the original Founding Church of Scientology.

For eons, humanity has searched for the answers to life’s biggest questions.

Meet Scientologists from all walks of life, across six continents.

Discover a new kind of religion, where technology and spirituality combine.

It’s not just what you believe. It’s what you stand for.

What is Scientology?

Discover the truth about the fastest-growing new religion.

Watch a brief chronology on the life of L. Ron Hubbard.

Curious about you?

Your first step is as simple as starting a free Personality test.

Our humanitarian programs

Discover the global social betterment and humanitarian programs supported by our Church.

Global Social Betterment & Humanitarian Programs Supported by the Church

Inside our Church

The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC

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

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.

Our Founder, L. Ron Hubbard

L. Ron Hubbard: A Profile presents the only complete chronological overview of his life and discoveries.

What is Scientology?

Scientology is a religion that offers a precise path leading to a complete and certain understanding of one’s true spiritual nature.

Our humanitarian programs

Discover our global social betterment and humanitarian programs.

Curious about you?

Your first step is as simple as starting a free Personality test.

Scientology has answers

Get practical solutions to real-life problems. Discover our introductory services.

Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

All are welcome

Take a tour and see our multimedia displays.

Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC ON

Scientology Network

DIRECTV CHANNEL 320 • SCIENTOLOGY.TV •

I am a Scientologist

Our help is yours

Global social betterment and humanitarian programs supported by the Church.

The Way to Happiness

Applied Scholastics

Foundation for a
Drug-Free World

United for Human Rights

Citizens Commission on Human Rights

Scientology Volunteer Ministers

Events happening today

Personal Efficiency Course

Work is 70% of your life. Learn how to improve job security, working relationships, handle exhaustion and more. Enroll today.

1:30 P.M. AND 7:00 P.M.

The Story of Dianetics Film Showing

This introductory film tells the story of how Dianetics began, revealing the previously unknown source of unreasonable fears, upsets and insecurities.

9:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M.

Free Tour of the Public Information Center

What is Scientology? Come in and find out with a self-guided tour of multimedia displays. All religions and beliefs welcome.

9:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M.

Free Personality Test

Are you curious about you? Get an accurate, reliable assessment of your strengths and weaknesses.

9:00 A.M.–9:00 P.M.

Beginning Books

Map and directions

The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC

1424 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Hours of operation

Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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