Geikristlaste Kogu
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Geikristlaste Kogu GK in short, is an Estonian
association of gays and lesbians who are active Christians. Its main purpose is to advocate equal civil and social rights for sexual minorities.
, Estonia
, Geikristlaste Kogu is a religiously and politically independent non-governmental organization
of homosexual Christians working for equal treatment and opportunities for sexual minorities in society and religious organizations. It supports spiritual and personal growth of individuals along with their mental and physical healing, while developing community life and offering reliable information about Christianity and sexual orientation.
Its first public event was a Christmas celebration held at the Estonian capital on December 11, 2010.
Normal activities of GK include commentaries about pertinent news conveyed in its Internet Website and devotionals and networking centered in its Facebook page, particularly translations of daily devotionals by Chris Glaser
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Since its foundation GK has been co-chaired by Heino Nurk and Meelis Süld.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
association of gays and lesbians who are active Christians. Its main purpose is to advocate equal civil and social rights for sexual minorities.
History
Founded on August 11, 2010, in TallinnTallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
, Geikristlaste Kogu is a religiously and politically independent non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
of homosexual Christians working for equal treatment and opportunities for sexual minorities in society and religious organizations. It supports spiritual and personal growth of individuals along with their mental and physical healing, while developing community life and offering reliable information about Christianity and sexual orientation.
Its first public event was a Christmas celebration held at the Estonian capital on December 11, 2010.
Normal activities of GK include commentaries about pertinent news conveyed in its Internet Website and devotionals and networking centered in its Facebook page, particularly translations of daily devotionals by Chris Glaser
Chris Glaser
Rev. Chris Glaser, M.Div., has been an activist in the movement for full inclusion of LGBT Christians in the Presbyterian Church , or PCUSA, for over 30 years. He is currently a minister in the Metropolitan Community Church, or MCC.-Education:...
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Since its foundation GK has been co-chaired by Heino Nurk and Meelis Süld.