Scientology Promotes New Party Opportunities

Church touts expanded event offerings as it celebrates L. Ron Hubbard's birthday

Mar. 24, 2026 at 7:00pm

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The Church of Scientology is touting a range of new party and event opportunities for members as it celebrates the birthday of founder L. Ron Hubbard. The church has been promoting the events through internal communications and propaganda, according to reports from former members and critics.

Why it matters

Scientology has long been known for its lavish events and parties that serve to indoctrinate members and showcase the church's wealth and influence. These new event offerings suggest the church is doubling down on these tactics as it seeks to attract new members and keep existing ones engaged.

The details

Details on the specific new party and event offerings from Scientology remain limited, but reports indicate the church is promoting everything from cocktail hours to full-blown birthday celebrations. The events are reportedly being framed as opportunities for members to celebrate Hubbard's legacy and the church's growth.

  • The church celebrated Hubbard's birthday on March 14, 2026.

The players

Church of Scientology

A controversial new religious movement founded by L. Ron Hubbard that has been accused of unethical practices, including forced labor, harassment of critics, and separating families through its policy of "disconnection."

L. Ron Hubbard

The founder of the Church of Scientology, whose birthday the church was celebrating with these new party offerings.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to celebrate the legacy of our Founder and the growth of our church through joyous events that bring our members together.”

— David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board, Religious Technology Center

The takeaway

Scientology's push for new party and event opportunities highlights the church's ongoing efforts to maintain control over its members and project an image of growth and vitality, even as it continues to face scrutiny and opposition from critics and former members.