The Church of Scientology Los Gatos, standing at 650 Saratoga Avenue, was newly transformed to better serve its ever-growing congregation and communities from southwestern San Jose to the Santa Cruz Mountains. The expanded facilities include state-of-the-art audiovisual features and the capacity to accommodate the full range of Dianetics and Scientology services.
RECEPTION
The Church welcomes all visitors wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology.
Among the most distinctive features of the Church is the central mahogany staircase and skylight just off reception.
SCIENTOLOGY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER
The Church’s Public Information Center provides a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion as well as a biographical presentation on the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center further presents exhibits on the many humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs the Church sponsors. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the Center’s displays at their leisure and to return as often as they like.
The Chapel
All Scientology congregational services and ceremonies are convened in the Chapel, including Sunday Services open to all.
Café
The café welcomes those touring the Church or attending our many scheduled events. It is further provided for parishioners during breaks in their Scientology services.
Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The bookstore makes available Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s scripture on Dianetics and Scientology. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. A Materials Guide Chart provides an informational overview of every book and lecture series and the subjects contained within each. These materials are available in 17 languages.
Introductory Seminars
One of several Seminar Rooms providing for evening and weekend seminars on the fundamentals of Dianetics and Scientology.
Introductory Courses
The Church houses multiple classrooms for introductory courses on Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in life.
Hubbard Guidance Center
The Hubbard Guidance Center is where Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling). Beyond this waiting area are rows of auditing rooms to meet the needs of the Church’s growing congregation.
The Purification Center
L. Ron Hubbard developed the Purification Program to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins, through a regimen of exercise, sauna and nutrition—all of which are provided for in the Purification Center.
Scientology Auditing Room
Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling) is delivered in dozens of auditing rooms, each of which provides a quiet, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment.
The Academy
The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Los Gatos Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training.
The Office of L. Ron Hubbard
Traditional in all Churches of Scientology is the Office of L. Ron Hubbard, honoring the religion’s Founder and symbolizing that this Church is true to his writings and ideals.
Church of Scientology Los Gatos
The Church of Scientology Los Gatos stands fully transformed on Saratoga Avenue. The Church’s new facilities accommodate the entire range of Scientology services to parishioners and provide for social betterment and humanitarian programs to all communities from southwestern San Jose to the Santa Cruz Mountains.