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.
See also
- Christianity and homosexuality
- LGBT-welcoming church programs
References
External links
- Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church Archived 2016-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
