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Church of Scientology of Tampa

Historical landmark Non profit organization Church Religious organization

Historic 1886 old cigar factory with a nostalgic facade now used by the Church of Scientology. People often mention life, Tampa, time, money, people, great,


Address

1300 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Website

www.scientology-tampa.org

Contact

(813) 872-0722

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (381 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Good Friday), 9:30 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: life (11) Tampa (7) time (7) money (6) people (6) great (6)
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  • 1/5 Oksana 8 months ago on Google
    I had a bad experience here, and I will never come back. They are not professional. I had a bad emotional condition, like chronic depression, fatigue and anxiety, came to Tampa from NY for 2 weeks, paid $5000 and didn’t receive any help. They made me feel even worse with all this expectation, testings and arrogant behaviour. Besides that instead of release, they overloaded me with extra information by insisting purchasing additional extension courses, which took me the whole week. It didn’t help me at all and I worried about my limited time. But they expected me to feel happy and was looking for missing words, ignoring what I was trying to explain, so I had to pretend well to go further. But eventually they said I have to follow 5 steps instructions for 2 weeks before I start the life repairing program, which I paid for and came exactly for. So I left the organisation without the program I paid for. I even heard the phone conversation of one of the staff when she asked about someone how much money does he have - a lot or so so. So they care about money more than helping. If they couldn’t auditing me due to my condition (and I have no idea why because ‘life repair’ exist for that) they not supposed to take money for it. That’s against the Auditor's code, which saying: To refuse to accept for processing and to refuse to accept money from any preclear or group I feel I cannot honestly help. So they don’t follow their own Codes and not not ethical. But they require you to follow their rules. And don’t trust Dorian, he guided me over phone, was nice, promise a lot, but left me and didn’t care right away after I paid money.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Caity E. 2 years ago on Google
    Love how you guys falsely advertise a comic con at your church to try & suck people in. Nice try! Gonna have to be smarter to indoctrinating people especially the nerds!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stephanie Z. 1 year ago on Google
    LEAVE TAMPA ALONE! Ron L Hubbard is a fictional author and this organization needs to leave Florida! Watch the documentaries, the news articles/interviews and evidence! It will speak for itself. This is a cult, point blank.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leland P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a very friendly and purposeful local church with a worldwide reach. Very grounded in the local community and international at the same time. My children have performed here and I've attended several events, functions, and services Always a great time in a high-energy organization. Large-scale improvement doesn't happen without lots of communication, intention, and purpose. You will find all three here.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great historic building with some historic artifacts from the Cuban Heritage of the property as a cigar factory. Friendly Scientologist staff that will guide you to see some of the buildings history. Also a great place to get a basic understanding of Scientology and the Scientology mission/philosophy/religion. A no pressure environment as this organization does not aggressively recruit, they simply educate and allow you to decide to pursue them. Ron L Hubbard also is a great author and wrote many resources you can purchase here to help you through life and have a better understanding of the world and how to effectively interact with it. Many excellent books can be purchased here that may change your life or simply help you at a time of need. Anyone is free to enter and explore Scientology or just the history of the property. (Note: I am not a Scientologist but I love to learn and I do find the writing's of Ron L Hubbard helpful and effective)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 bianca h. 1 year ago on Google
    Wake up you are being brainwashed and taken for a ride and in debt tons of money all for nothing. Stay away. There are so many other places and options to go to for help.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carol M. 11 months ago on Google
    It's my home away from home! It's where people go to improve their lives and the lives of their friends and family. Wonderful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc B. 1 year ago on Google
    The building is a very restored cigar factory from the hey day of Tampa Cigars. The local culture is very evident and it's been beautifully preserved. There's a great little cadmfe inside etc... The services are valuable in so many ways. If you want to be happier, more productive, have better relationships, smarter more able children, success in life and business etc... I can't recommend it highly enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darlene “DarleneAtlanta” R. 6 years ago on Google
    Go for the Old Cigar Factory Tour, check out local community events great place. Follow updates that are done with the Square on the official Facebook Page: @YborSquare
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SMAS R. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to visit in Tampa. Historical and has many bars, restaurants, clubs. You have some cigar shops which is what is also famous for. I went to a movie in the movie theater there few years ago. Definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brother K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great group of people! A good place to study and get help on tools for life🙏🐝🐜😇🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rambo 4 months ago on Google
    This center, a cultural icon in the Ybor community, is a beautifully preserved landmark that was once an old cigar factory. Its spiritual architecture designates it as a non-denominational hub, welcoming individuals from all faiths. Serving as a beacon of knowledge, it boasts an extensive collection of books and resources. Renowned for organizing interfaith summits, it plays a pivotal role in fostering dialogue and understanding among diverse religious communities. This center not only adds historical value to the area but also brings added happiness to its surroundings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is like a time capsule and the only thing reminding you it's 2021 is the restaurants and breweries all over. Nice place something out of a book and deep history in relationship to immigrants and culture.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good time here. Very much has helped me. In fact I would be dead if it wasn't for this place. I'd recommend it to anyone again and again. I needed some help and it was delivered for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan K. 1 year ago on Google
    I did have same problem with marriage, decide take course. The date is so simple but yet so to the paint. I did find an answer that I was looking for. I think I will recover my relationship. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Todd E. 4 years ago on Google
    We liked the area, the shops and the culture! The free trolley service through Ybor Square to the downtown area was a nice bonus!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julianna T. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful historic building, you can just take a tour if you are interested in architecture and history, don’t have to be a scientologist for that. But if you are a Scientologist it’s a wonderful org to visit, where u can find the books and lectures of L Ron Hubbard, and participate in services, or take part in local volunteer activities, the staff are friendly and polite.

  • 5/5 Gianfire C. 5 months ago on Google
    amazing place. a bubble of happiness and sanity in the city of Tampa. I found some extremely friendly people who immediately put me at ease. they kept my little daughter for the whole day so I could do my course. a simple but very profound course with which I was able to understand important things that will help me in everyday life. there are a lot of different courses at a ridiculous price compared to what they give. I wish I had time to do them all.

  • 5/5 Josh P. 7 months ago on Google
    My experiences here have been so positive and the things I've learned are remarkable. The life improvement courses are an incredible value to anyone interested in self improvement. I look forward to learning more and growing here at the Tampa Org with the help of their wonderful staff. A special thanks to Cristina and Jan.

  • 5/5 Merlbi G. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is amazing, I like so much

  • 5/5 Maria P. 8 months ago on Google
    A friendly place. All are welcome. Home away from home.

  • 4/5 Lisa P. 9 months ago on Google
    If you visit this place to receive a warm welcome ask about Zenu it is a wonderful conversation starter to learn the beginnings of Scientology.

  • 5/5 Silent S. 6 months ago on Google
    This is a beautiful place with excellent service and wonderful people. Come here to make your life better.

  • 5/5 Kurt N. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place super good support and education for every stage of life and age

  • 5/5 Julia K. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff are friendly and helpful, this is the place to go to get help straightening out stress in your life. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Jesse L. 1 year ago on Google
    I moved to Florida from Michigan this year. My org in Michigan was like family to me but coming here to the Tampa church has been great. Maayan, Emma, Sandra, Amber, Lindsay, Adam- everyone has been fantastic! Always checking in to make sure I'm taken care of and working around my outrageous schedule. What an excellent team!

  • 5/5 Damian D. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're searching for knowledge, look no further

  • 5/5 Hope G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Renos job with some original details meticulously guarded.

  • 5/5 Missy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Ybor is Fabulous! There is so much to do even without a parade going on!!! Knight Parade 2020 #knightparade2020 #fgktampa #familiadegladiatores

  • 4/5 Majed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical neighborhoods for the Cubans migrants. Nice old building and lot of cigar shops.

  • 5/5 Miguel S. 2 years ago on Google
    A must see part of our city, full of history, lots of places to visit, you can take the street car to go around. It's the heart of Tampa....


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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