The Church of Scientology opened its new National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., September 12, 2012, in ceremonies attended by more than a thousand officials, dignitaries and Church members. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion led the dedication. Dignitaries joining in the opening ceremony included Members of U.S. Congress Rep. Dan Burton (R-IN), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Danny Davis (D-IL); as well as Ms. Liz Gibson, Senior Program Manager, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The Church of Scientology celebrated the grand opening of their National Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 12. More than a thousand Scientologists, guests and dignitaries convened for the dedication of the Office, which permanently extends the full array of Church-sponsored humanitarian programs and initiatives to the national and international communities of the U.S. capital.