Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church

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Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church
同光同志長老教會
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25°02′55″N 121°31′40″E / 25.048516039219702°N 121.52779261325196°E / 25.048516039219702; 121.52779261325196
CountryTaiwan
DenominationPresbyterian
Websitewww.tkchurch.org
History
FoundedMay 5, 1996 (1996-05-05)

Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church (Chinese: 同光同志長老教會; pinyin: Tóngguāng Tóngzhì Zhǎnglǎo Jiàohuì) is the first Christian Church for Homosexuals in Chinese society. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan, and does not believe homosexuality to be a sin. It was established on 5 May 1996.

Although the church has a system of Presbyterianism, it is independent from the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan.

The church also works with Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association, and attends Taiwan Pride.

History

Founded in 1996, the Tong-Kwang Light House is the first LGBTQ-affirming church in Taiwan.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Can You Be Christian And Queer?". CinemQ. 6 November 2018. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Yang, William (June 24, 2017). "A Gay Pastor in Taiwan Bridging LGBT and Christian Communities". Ketagalan Media. Retrieved July 1, 2021.

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