Elfman to Open Scientology Mission

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Actress Jenna Elfman is establishing a Church of Scientology mission in her hometown.

Elfman, the star of ABC's ``Dharma and Greg,'' announced plans to open the Church of Scientology Mission of San Francisco SoMa (the local term for the area south of Market Street).

Other celebrities who have opened Scientology chapters include Lisa Marie Presley and Isaac Hayes in their hometown of Memphis, Tenn., and Kirstie Alley in Wichita, Kan.

The Los Angeles-based church was established in 1954 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard.

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