41st Anniversary Gala at Celebrity Centre

Sunday was the annual Scientology Celebrity Centre Gala in Hollywood. Founded in 1969, this year's even marked the 41st anniversary, and it was spectacular.

Here are some photos to give a flavor of what the event was like:

Actress Erika Christensen was ravishing, as usual.

What a treat to see John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Kelly, who is expecting, was radiant. They are photographed here with their guests, Buz Aldren and his wife, Lois Driggs Cannon.

John with his captivating and precocious daughter, Ella Bleu

Erika again, this time with the voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright.

Nancy and Kelly

Kelly with another famous Scientologist celebrity mom--Jenna Elfman.

And finally, Kelly Preston, John Travolta with singer Elena Roggero and actress/singer Michele Henderson.

For an overview of the event, visit the Scientology News site.

As a side note, since April 2009, David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the grand openings of two Scientology Celebrity Centres: one in Nashville, Tennessee and one in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists. — Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard