Church of Scientology Nashville Observes World Health Day 2022

 The Nashville Church of Scientology will host a community event for World Health Day in early April, 2022.

World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. This year the theme is “Our Planet, Our Health.”

The Church of Scientology has long supported the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, which has as its mission to educate people about the dangerous effects of drugs so they understand and can make informed choices on the subject. They have teamed up to host a community event on April 8th at 7:00 pm to help people learn about the disastrous effects of drugs, and what is happening in the local community. 

The general public is invited to attend and organizations requesting booth space should contact info@drugfreetn.org.

Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the church, said, “You can’t have overall health and wellness with harmful street drugs in your system, and Drug-Free Tennessee is working hard to spread that message around the state.” 

This is the sixth year Drug-Free Tennessee (DFT) has worked with the community to celebrate World Health Day.  DFT is a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) and the Tennessee chapter provides educational materials free of charge to anyone working on drug prevention. 

For more information on the Drug-Free Tennessee, visit drugfreetn.org. For more on the Church of Scientology or its programs, visit scientology-ccnashville.org. 

Scientology Nashville Celebrates L. Ron Hubbard’s 111th Birthday

 Millions across the globe celebrate March 13, L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday, to honor the man who has touched their lives in countless ways, and in Nashville, members are gathering for three events to celebrate.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Scientology, the world's youngest major religion, adding another dimension to the celebration.

L. Ron Hubbard once remarked that there are only two tests of a life well lived: “Did he do what he intended?” and “Were people glad he lived?” He also believed that “wisdom is meant for anyone who wishes to reach for it.”  He shared the knowledge he discovered, recording his research in more than 10,000 authored works and the 3,000 recorded lectures of Dianetics and Scientology.

And while Scientologists the world over honor his legacy with celebrations in Scientology Churches and Missions, many millions more recognize him for the humanitarian initiatives derived from his work. L. Ron Hubbard’s common-sense moral code, The Way to Happiness, transformed a poverty-stricken African village. That same booklet helped forge peace between warring gangs in the streets of South Central Los Angeles. And it has reduced recidivism among the most hardened criminals throughout Mexico. 

Teachers in Nigeria remember L. Ron Hubbard for the technology of study that has given them the tools to salvage entire generations.

And officials, religious leaders and entire towns and cities across South Africa know him as the man who inspired the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who have empowered a movement throughout the country with Scientology Tools for Life training.

L. Ron Hubbard earned the Publishers Weekly Century Award for the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. The magazine describes it as “perhaps the best-selling non-Christian book of all time in the West.” Smithsonian magazine lists L. Ron Hubbard among the 11 most influential religious figures in American history and one of the 100 most significant Americans of all time.

And in Nashville, he was granted a proclamation recognizing his accomplishments from the Tennessee General Assembly. 

To learn more about L. Ron Hubbard and the religion he founded, visit the Scientology Network at scientology.tv, which was launched March 12, 2018, in honor of L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday. 

The Way to Happiness Association Celebrates World Happiness Day 2022

 The Way to Happiness Association is observing World Happiness Day (March 20) with special virtual messages. 

World Happiness Day occurs each year on March 20th and is celebrated by the United Nations. According to un.org, “Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world…The United Nations invites each person of any age, plus every classroom, business and government to join in celebration of the International Day of Happiness.”

In past years, The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has commemorated the day by hearing directly from young people about how to make the world a better place. It was dubbed “Youth Voices: Creating a Brighter Future,” and included words from young people, ages ranging from five to thirteen years old, who spoke about how they are making a brighter future. 

The Way to Happiness Association wants this event to always bring people together who care, so they can connect and do bigger things. The Way to Happiness Association was formed around the book The Way To Happiness, written by humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard. The Way to Happiness is filled with twenty-one precepts based on the fact that one’s survival depends on the survival of others. One of these precepts is “Love and Help Children,” which showcases how children are the future. 

The book has been passed hand to hand for decades, inspiring people and spreading calm in communities afflicted by crime and violence. 

This year’s event will be virtual, with messages shared online from The Way to Happiness Association. For more information on The Way to Happiness Association, its upcoming events or if you would like to participate, visit twthtn.org. 

Nashville Religion Communicators to Meet Virtually in April

 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 to learn about other faith traditions, learn from fellow communicators and gain professional development opportunities. 

The April meeting will be virtual, with guest speaker Rev. Hilda R. Davis, PhD, LPC, a Holistic Counselor, Author, and Book Coach on the topic “Better Communication Through Increased Understanding.” 

In private practice as Hilda R Davis Consulting, she offers consulting, coaching, and counseling services. She is passionate about her mission as a counselor, accountability coach, and holistic wellness coach and advocate. She has the honor of providing over twenty years in holistic wellness, behavioral health treatment, and advocacy for Black women's health.

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. 

Nashville Religion Communicators Learn Keys for Effective Communication

 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 to learn about other faith traditions, learn from fellow communicators and gain professional development opportunities. 

The March meeting was virtual, with guest speaker John Thalheimer on “how to communicate so others take action, drawing from his recent book, The Truth About Selling,” according to religioncommunicators.org/Nashville-chapter. Guests joined in from New Jersey to Missouri on the virtual call, and everywhere in between. “Taking things virtual has been a blessing in many ways,” says Julie Brinker, communications coordinator for the Nashville RCC chapter, “we’re able to connect with people all over with ease, and we have no intention of stopping that.” 

Thalheimer is an award-winning management consultant, speaker, and author, and has helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of professionals transform their potential into extraordinary performance. “The secret is in learning the ability to make the right behavioral decision in the moment to reach the desired outcomes,” he says. He works with executives, managers, and coworkers to help them reach their full potential.

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. 

Church of Scientology Nashville Honors Volunteers for World Civil Defense Day 2022

 The Church of Scientology Nashville observes World Civil Defense Day each year. 

The Church of Scientology Nashville regularly hosts events to bring attention to vitally important issues affecting the community. World Civil Defense Day, which was created by decision of the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO) General Assembly in 1990, and is celebrated every year on the 1st of March. According to ICDO, “This Day… has two main purposes: that of bringing to the attention of the world public the vital importance of Civil Protection and of raising awareness of the preparedness for, and prevention and self-protection measures in the event of accidents or disasters; and that of paying tribute to the efforts, sacrifices and accomplishments of all the national services responsible for the fight against disasters.”

Julie Brinker, who oversees community affairs for the Nashville Church of Scientology, explained how it becomes involved during times of disaster. “We have a program called Volunteer Ministers. Anyone of any culture or creed may train as a Volunteer Minister and use these tools to help their families and communities, and all are welcome to do so,” she said. Brinker said volunteerministers.org contains resources one would need to become trained in this technology.  

Most recently, the Volunteer Ministers traveled to Kentucky to help disaster victims after tornadoes ripped through the area in December 2021. One Volunteer Minister who is regularly active spoke about her experiences and encouraged others to get active during the World Civil Defense Day event at the church. 

Equipped with effective technology to resolve virtually any difficulty, Volunteer Ministers live by the motto: “No matter the problem, something can be done about it.” Transcending all ethnic, cultural and religious boundaries, the Volunteer Ministers program is there for anyone in need of help. 

In creating the Volunteer Ministers program, L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “If one does not like the crime, cruelty, injustice and violence of this society, he can do something about it. He can become a Volunteer Minister and help civilize it, bring it conscience and kindness and love and freedom from travail by instilling into it trust, decency, honesty and tolerance.”

To learn more about the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.