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Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church

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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 Greater China. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

CountryTaiwan
DenominationPresbyterian
FoundedMay 5, 1996 (1996-05-05)
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Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church
同光同志長老教會
Tong-Kwang Light House Presbyterian Church
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CountryTaiwan
DenominationPresbyterian
Websitewww.tkchurch.org
History
FoundedMay 5, 1996 (1996-05-05)
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Although the church has a system of Presbyterianism, it is independent from the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan even though its theology is similar to the PCT affiliate Presbyterian Church (USA).

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

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

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