Sunday, October 23, 2011

Church of Scientology - downtown Ocala

John Travolta owns a home just outside of Ocala. He is often in the Ocala area. John Travolta is also a dedicated follower of the religion of Scientology. He recently purchased a building in the downtown area which was renovated as a Church of Scientology. I would guess there are very few Scientologists in Ocala. Perhaps this is an attempt to increase their numbers. It is, as the sign says, a "mission."

14 comments:

Olivier said...

En France c'est pas considéré comme une église, mais plus-tot comme une secte assez dangereuse, je suis toujours surpris qu'elle soit considérer comme église aux USA

Chattahoochee Valley Daily said...

Store front is appropriate as they are selling a bill of goods...

Randy said...

None like I have ever seen. Guess they just want to advertise more.

Memphis MOJO said...

I don't know much about Scientology, but their followers are supposed to be dedicated. Nice shot.

cieldequimper said...

I agree with Olivier. Over here, it is considered a sect and as such, outlawed.

Halcyon said...

Interesting. I didn't know Travolta had ties to Ocala. I bet the scientologists will have a hard time beating out the baptists though! ;)

youth_in_asia said...

Well if he was trying to make it appealing, he has succeeded. It's a very nice building with welcoming signage.

Thanks for the comments on my header. I did use Photoshop to do it. It's actually a fairly simple process (involving creating each letter as a separate layer), but it does take a little time.

Judy said...

Doesn't look much like a church but it is attractive. I like the yellow and white striped awning.
If you attend a service, you might be able to get a shot of John. Or not.

Small City Scenes said...

To each his own I suppose!!!

We came back, together, and we had a D-lightful time. Stayed a few extra days---my daughter is so welcoming.
Pictures at 11--lol

MB

EG CameraGirl said...

Oh my! I just can't see this being popular with the Ocala natives. :)

Birdman said...

How about that WACKO Tom Cruise? Too busy waitin' for the world to end or chasing BIG Oprah?

Stefan Jansson said...

All I know about them is that they are mad.

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

I did not know this news about him...

jerryd said...

Lots of big celebrities are..even ol earl and the chef from south park

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