History

Jesus said  “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:19-20)
2002
Spring 2002
East side of Lake Washington
Church Founded

In spring and early summer of 2002, two brothers from Seattle Taiwanese Christian Church shared a common vision of evangelism burden and, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, determined to establish a Taiwanese church on the east side of Lake Washington.

Sep. 15, 2005
Bellevue, WA
First Sunday Service

A few families began prayer and Bible study meetings and approached Seattle Presbytery for guidance. After a period of time, and under Seattle Presbytery Director, Dr. Rev. Boyd A. Stockdale’s encouragement and acceptance, the group established the first Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in the Pacific Northwest. In September 15th, 2002, a group 16 people held the first Sunday service at the Taiwan Culture and Education Foundation office in Bellevue.

Oct. 20, 2002
Bellevue, WA
The Church Relocated

In October 20, 2002, the church relocated to Newport Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, and in November 19th, 2002, the church was formally accepted as a fellowship member within the Seattle Presbytery.  In March 16th, 2003, the church once again relocated to Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, where we have our worship services since.   With God’s Grace, the help from Catalyzing Missional Communities Committee, and the supports from the Seattle Presbytery, the First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church completed charter process, and on April 14, 2013, formally recognized as a church within the Seattle Presbytery, and under Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Nov. 19, 2002
Bellevue, WA
As a Fellowship Member

In November 19th, 2002, the church was formally accepted as a fellowship member within the Seattle Presbytery. 

2003
Mar. 16, 2003
Mercer Island, WA
Once Again Relocated

In March 16th, 2003, the church once again relocated to Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, where we have our worship services since.   With God’s Grace, the help from Catalyzing Missional Communities Committee, and the supports from the Seattle Presbytery, the First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church completed charter process

2013
Apr. 14, 2013
Mercer Island, WA
Formally Recognized

On April 14, 2013, formally recognized as a church within the Seattle Presbytery, and under Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).