Our History
A Legacy of Faith: 150+ Years of Calvary Church History
Perseverance and Purpose
Our Beginning
Founded on March 25, 1866 as Midway Baptist Church, Calvary was the first church in Clearwater and the first Baptist church in Pinellas County. The first building was a log cabin on the site of the present Clearwater cemetery.
Throughout Calvary’s rich history, the church has experienced many transitions, including several name changes, and has been served by generations of pastors.