Brief history account of Calvary Church of the Nazarene:

Our church was founded in 1963, 61 years ago. Some of our founders and initial board members were Pastor Robert and Darlene Prescott, James and Eunice Fink, Linton and Stella Drake, William and Joyce Creasman, Maxwell and Maria Gillette, Robert and Nona Umphress. 

Our church is born from the Primera Iglesia del Nazareno of Puerto Rico on “la parade 15,” Hoare St., Santurce. It began as a small English Sunday School class, led by Max Gillette, to meet the needs of those who spoke English that came from different places, who shared a common thread, their language. From there we moved to the church in Los Angeles, Carolina and from there we were able to save enough money to buy a house in Villa Fontana, Carolina and some land to build a church in Valle Arriba Heights, however, in a friendly exchange between the district and our church we moved to the facilities of the Nazarene Bible Institute in Club Manor, San Juan, where we are located at the present time. 

Our church has seen many people come through our doors over time, and we have sent people into the world leading successful ministries and reaching people for Christ. Over time, we have continued to grow as a loving congregation that meets the needs of those around us.  We also offer spanish translation as the need arises. 

Faithful founding families: Max and Marian Gillette, Héctor and Betty Ayuzo, among others. 

Revised: July 16, 2024