A year-end crowd of more than 6,500 guests eu news sondergipfel packed Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall for Scientology’s New Year’s Celebration 2026—an evening that combined live performances with a headline presentation showcasing developments across the Church’s international network during 2025.
Beyond the festivities, the programme put the focus on the year’s most notable themes: digital reach and online study, new premises and expansion plans, and the opening of sites linked to Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It also touched on drug prevention with Drug Free World, literacy and values-focused initiatives (TWTH) presented as community engagement in multiple regions.
For European readers, the story offers a clear window into how a global religious movement takes stock of its year—and why developments in digital access, facilities and community programmes draw attention across borders.
See the full story here: Scientology’s 2026 New Year.