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We are an interdenominational, interracial, international, open, welcoming, and affirming church and congregation. Whoever you are: You are safe here. You are loved here. You are invited into full participation in our life together. We welcome, affirm, and celebrate all God’s children, LGBTQIA+. We actively work to turn into an anti-racist congregation. Participate us for worship on-site or online every Sunday morning at 11:00 am ET.
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With LGBTQ+ Issues, Can Singapore Churches Ever Be Civil and Kind?
All images courtesy of The Whitehatters, unless otherwise stated
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and transphobia
“Do you want a living daughter or a dead son?” Ms Chua Moey Hiang’s husband asked her.
It was that fateful day almost nine years ago when Ms Chua’s daughter revealed that she was trans. At a impairment, the mother of three children was unsure whether to accept her kid for who she is.
“Will it be a sin to support my child?” Ms Chua wondered aloud to an audience at Arouse Church near Farrer Park.
Together with about 80 people on Jan 15, she was at a closed-door dialogue on LGBTQ issues organised by The Whitehatters, a non-governmental organisation that provides protected spaces for conversations among Singaporeans on issues typically deemed as sensitive, such as religion.
Besides Ms Chua, three pastors were also on its panel: Miak Siew, Chang Tou Chen, and Ian Toh.
Most participants here were from Free Collective Church or Truelove.Is of 3:16 church, churches that acquire started conversations around LGBTQ issues with different methods and perspectives. Some Muslim
Proclaiming Christ
through Faith, Hope
55 Years of Hope Celebration
Friday, July 25, 2025, 6-9pm
Cathedral of Hope turns 55!Join us Friday, July 25 for a festive, come-and-go evening of food trucks, lawn games, and other fun and free activities. Let’s celebrate this milestone together!All are welcome. LEARN MORE>
Anniversary Sunday Worship
Sunday, July 27, All Services
Join us Sunday, July 27 as we celebrate 55 years of proclaiming Christ through Faith, Hope and Love.
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Cathedral Cabaret
Saturday, August 2, 6-8pm
Rose Room at S4
Join us for an unforgettable evening of talent and business as the CoH Melody Ministry presents a spectacular Cabaret show on August 2, 2025. Celebrate the unsurpassed talent of our community while we lift funds to support our church. LEARN MORE>
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