The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington opened its new church over the weekend.
The 49,000-square-foot building, six blocks from the White House at 16th and P streets, is the Church of Scientology's largest presence in D.C.
It also owns its historic mansion North of Dupont Circle, where the religion was founded by the late L. Ron Hubbard in 1955.
The grand opening drew nearly 3,000 Scientologists and their guests, according to the Church of Scientology.
The Church of Scientology has opened five new churches in the last six months, including locations in Rome, Dallas and Nashville.
