Church of Scientology Nashville Shares Tools for Community Safety

 

The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other churches across the city with effective measures to help return to in-person services safely.

 

 

With the new Delta variant of COVID-19, Tennessee has seen a sharp increase of cases at 200% since July 1.  Many church leaders have been reluctant to resume in-person worship services, even with restrictions lifting across the state. The Church of Scientology Nashville is inspiring other faith leaders with safe return methods involving deep sanitization of church spaces so any trace of the COVID-19 virus is vanquished.

 

The Church of Scientology’s Volunteer Ministers have taken part in an initiative designed to keep communities safe while cities and states reopen. They distributed over 15,000 “Stay Well” booklets to local stores, restaurants, grocery stores, clinics, hospitals and homes in the Nashville area. And now, Volunteer Ministers are helping to sanitize places of worship as they prepare for in-person services again.

 

One Volunteer Minister explained that they are armed with DECON 7, the most effective decontamination substance. “We decontaminate these buildings at our own expense,” she says. They follow it up with hygiene education to ensure the spaces they sanitize are kept clean and germ-free.

 

The education is available online at the How to Stay Well Prevention Center on the Scientology website, which makes booklets and other prevention materials available, free of charge. The booklets can be read on the website or downloaded. More than a dozen brief videos illustrate the key information, making it easy to understand what a virus is, how it spreads, and the actions anyone can take to protect themselves and their families. 

 

Worldwide distribution of these booklets began in May 2020 in communities around Scientology Churches and Missions across the globe. The Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center made this possible by printing and shipping 5 million copies of Stay Well booklets.

 

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. It constitutes one of the largest and most visible international independent relief forces. The Volunteer Minister’s mandate is to be “a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others.”

 

For more information or to learn more, visit Scientology.org/StayWell.

 

The Way to Happiness Invites Community to Youth-Led Friendship Day

 

The Church of Scientology Nashville and The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee are planning the annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021.

 

 

The Church of Scientology will again open its doors to the diverse community of Nashville for Friendship Day in what will be the church’s sixth celebration of the day.  This year, the church plans to involve youth voices with a panel discussion, and other activities for young people.

 

The International Day of Friendship was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 in the belief that “friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.”

 

The Church of Scientology partners in this effort with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, which provides a community betterment program based on the book The Way to Happiness by L. Ron Hubbard. The initiative is predicated on the fact that one’s survival depends on the survival of others—and that without the survival of others, neither joy nor happiness is attainable. Several precepts in the book promote dialogue and friendship, among them “Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others,” “Be Worthy of Trust,” and “Try to Treat Others As You Would Want Them to Treat You.”

 

The Friendship Day event will be held at the end of July. For more information, or to participate, email info@twthtn.org or visit twthtn.org.

 

For more information on the Church of Scientology, its programs or upcoming events, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.

Nashville Religion Communicators Inspired by Pastor’s Resilience

 

The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications.  

 

The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is an interfaith association of religion communicators at work in print and electronic communication, marketing and public relations. The Nashville Chapter meets monthly at rotating locations or virtually to learn about other faith traditions, learn from fellow communicators and gain professional development opportunities.

 

The July meeting featured a discussion on resilience, led by a prominent local United Methodist pastor. He spoke about how his church recovered following the March 2020 tornado and COVID-19.

 

“As a community, we are recovering, so what more perfect topic could we have for our July meeting than resilience?” says Julie Brinker, communications coordinator for the Nashville RCC chapter and community relations director for the Church of Scientology Nashville.

 

The RCC has members from every faith group and walk of life including Baha’is, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Scientologists, Sikhs, Hindus and more. The RCC, founded in 1929, is an association of communications professionals who work for and with a diverse group of faith-based organizations in the areas of communications, public relations, advertising and development.

 

The RCC provides opportunities for communicators to learn from each other. Together, RCC members promote excellence in the communication of faith and values in the public arena. For more information about the Religion Communicators Council, visit religioncommunicators.org/nashville-chapter.

Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates 2021 Mandela Day

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages.

 

 

Celebrated each year in observance of Nelson Mandela's birthday, Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. According to MandelaDay.com, “The message behind Mandela Day is simple – everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. If each one of us heeds the call to simply do something good every day, we can live Nelson Mandela’s legacy and help build the country of our dreams.”

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights held an event to honor Nelson Mandela during July at the Church of Scientology Nashville. “Take Action, Inspire Change,” was the theme for 2021, and on the tnuhr.org website, it read: “In observance of Mandela Day and recognition of Nelson Mandela, Tennessee United for Human Rights (TnUHR) has organized a special event to introduce Tennesseans to the importance and relevance of Mr. Mandela’s work.”

 

Event organizers introduced the audience to who Nelson Mandela was, what he was known for, when the important events of his life happened, and why we honor him. A special guest speaker who had just returned from visiting Africa was able to speak about her experiences in visiting Nelson Mandela’s home.

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights is the local chapter of United for Human Rights, an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its membership is comprised of individuals and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind, according to humanrights.com. Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite youth, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.

 

For more information about United for Human Rights, go to www.humanrights.com, and for more information about the Mandela Day event, visit tnuhr.org.

 

Church of Scientology Involves Youth for International Friendship Day Celebration

 

The Church of Scientology Nashville is planning its annual Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July.

 

 

The Church of Scientology will again open its doors to the diverse community of Nashville for Friendship Day in what will be the church’s sixth celebration of the day.  This year, the church plans to involve youth voices with a panel discussion, and other activities for young people.

 

The International Day of Friendship was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 in the belief that “friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.”

 

The Church of Scientology partners in this effort with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, which provides a community betterment program based on the book The Way to Happiness by L. Ron Hubbard. The initiative is predicated on the fact that one’s survival depends on the survival of others—and that without the survival of others, neither joy nor happiness is attainable. Several precepts in the book promote dialogue and friendship, among them “Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others,” “Be Worthy of Trust,” and “Try to Treat Others As You Would Want Them to Treat You.”

 

The Friendship Day event will be held at the end of July. For more information, or to participate, email info@twthtn.org or visit twthtn.org.

 

For more information on the Church of Scientology, its programs or upcoming events, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights Celebrates Mandela Day 2021 - Take Action, Inspire Change

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages.

 

 

Celebrated each year in observance of Nelson Mandela's birthday, Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. According to MandelaDay.com, “The message behind Mandela Day is simple – everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. If each one of us heeds the call to simply do something good every day, we can live Nelson Mandela’s legacy and help build the country of our dreams.”

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights is planning to hold an event to honor Nelson Mandela during July in the Church of Scientology community room in Nashville. “Take Action, Inspire Change,” is the theme for 2021, and in an announcement on tnuhr.org, it reads: “In observance of Mandela Day and recognition of Nelson Mandela, Tennessee United for Human Rights (TnUHR) has organized a special event to introduce Tennesseans to the importance and relevance of Mr. Mandela’s work.”

 

Event organizers want to introduce the audience to who was Nelson Mandela, what is he known for, when did the important events of his life happen, why do we honor him today, how can we build on his legacy, and more. The event is set for Sunday, July 18, at noon.

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights is the local chapter of United for Human Rights, an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its membership is comprised of individuals and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind, according to humanrights.com. Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite youth, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.

 

For more information about United for Human Rights, go to www.humanrights.com, and for more information about the Mandela Day event, visit tnuhr.org.

 

Nashville Religion Communicators to Hear about Resilience on July 20

 

The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications.  

 

The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) is an interfaith association of religion communicators at work in print and electronic communication, marketing and public relations. The Nashville Chapter meets monthly at rotating locations to learn about other faith traditions, learn from fellow communicators and gain professional development opportunities.

 

The July meeting has been rescheduled due to the long 4^th of July weekend, to now take place on July 20. The meeting will feature a discussion on resilience, led by a prominent local United Methodist pastor. This is a perfect time for discussing such a topic, as many people return to more in person functions after the lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions.  “As a community, we are recovering, so what more perfect topic could we have for our July meeting than resilience? This will be a great meeting, and at the best time,” says Julie Brinker, communications coordinator for the Nashville RCC chapter and community relations director for the Church of Scientology Nashville.

 

The RCC has members from every faith group and walk of life including Baha’is, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Scientologists, Sikhs, Hindus and more. The RCC, founded in 1929, is an association of communications professionals who work for and with a diverse group of faith-based organizations in the areas of communications, public relations, advertising and development.

 

The RCC provides opportunities for communicators to learn from each other. Together, RCC members promote excellence in the communication of faith and values in the public arena. For more information about the Religion Communicators Council, visit religioncommunicators.org/nashville-chapter.

Tennessee United for Human Rights Announces Mandela Day Event

 

Tennessee United for Human Rights spreads their message through educational tools, hard-hitting videos and inspirational messages.

 

 

Celebrated each year in observance of Nelson Mandela's birthday, Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. According to MandelaDay.com, “The message behind Mandela Day is simple – everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. If each one of us heeds the call to simply do something good every day, we can live Nelson Mandela’s legacy and help build the country of our dreams.”

 

Tennessee Youth for Human Rights and United for Human Rights are planning to hold a joint event to honor Nelson Mandela during July in the Church of Scientology community room in Nashville.

 

Tennessee Youth for Human Rights is the local chapter of Youth for Human Rights (YHR), an international, not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its membership is comprised of individuals and groups throughout the world who are actively forwarding the knowledge and protection of human rights by and for all Mankind, according to humanrights.com. Its purpose is to provide human rights educational resources and activities that inform, assist and unite youth, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in the dissemination and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at every level of society.

 

For more information about United for Human Rights, go to www.humanrights.com, or tnuhr.org.

 

Church of Scientology Announces International Friendship Day Celebration 2021

 

The Church of Scientology Nashville has just announced a Friendship Day Celebration for 2021 to be held at the end of July.

 

 

The Church of Scientology will again open its doors to the diverse community of Nashville for Friendship Day in what will be the church’s sixth celebration of the day.

 

The International Day of Friendship was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011 in the belief that “friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.”

 

“We are bringing a diverse group of people together and demonstrating the power of friendship,” says Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Church of Scientology. “Most of life’s problems come from our basic misunderstanding of each other—a misunderstanding of intentions—getting along with one another starts with getting to know each other.”

 

The Church of Scientology partners in this effort with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, which provides a community betterment program based on the book The Way to Happiness by L. Ron Hubbard. The initiative is predicated on the fact that one’s survival depends on the survival of others—and that without the survival of others, neither joy nor happiness is attainable. Several precepts in the book promote dialogue and friendship, among them “Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others,” “Be Worthy of Trust,” and “Try to Treat Others As You Would Want Them to Treat You.”

 

The Friendship Day event will be held at the end of July. For more information, or to participate, email info@twthtn.org or visit twthtn.org.

 

For more information on the Church of Scientology, its programs or upcoming events, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.