Hope City Brampton continues to transform lives through deep community engagement, spiritual growth, and purposeful action. The church officially dedicated its new building on September 15th, 2024, with Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown in attendance, commending the organization for its meaningful impact.
This expansion marked a milestone; the merging of Bramalea Christian Fellowship (BCF) and Brampton Christian Family Church (BCFC). Now under the leadership of Pastors Randy and Jill Neilson and Pastor Susan Kiteley, the united congregation stands stronger than ever.
On June 22nd, 2025, Hope City Brampton celebrated its Annual Graduation Sunday by awarding four $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school graduates. These scholarships, named in honour of the church’s founders (Peter and Vera Morgan and Harvey and Margaret Kiteley) support students pursuing higher education.
Beyond scholarships, the church runs a 90-unit affordable housing initiative, Hope City Residences, reinforcing its commitment to holistic community care.
BCF began in 1980, launched by Peter and Vera Morgan at John Knox Christian School. After purchasing land, they broke ground in 1983, completing the church building in 1984. In 2005, Pastor Randy and Pastor Jill Neilson stepped into leadership, continuing the Morgans’ legacy.
BCFC originated as a Bible study group in 1981, led by Harvey and Margaret Kiteley. It soon evolved into a formal congregation. Pastor Susan Kiteley assumed senior leadership in 1989 and led faithfully until 2023. The churches officially joined under the Hope City banner, merging decades of faith, family, and service.
Hope City’s mission is simple yet powerful, “To experience God, equip believers, and serve those around us.”
The church lives this mission daily through worship, outreach, and personal development. Here’s how:
- Worship experiences and spiritual practices help people connect deeply with God.
- Practical resources and mentoring support personal faith journeys.
- Small groups and workshops foster intentional relationships and growth.
- Local outreach and service initiatives respond to real community needs.
- Members use their unique gifts to express love through action and compassion.
The Hope City Brampton Scholarship Program, now in its 12th year, is a powerful testament to the church’s belief in youth potential. The 2025 recipients include:
- Kaela Persaud – Awarded the Vera L. Morgan Scholarship. A Brampton Christian School graduate, Kaela plans to study Mathematics at the University of Waterloo and become a Chartered Professional Accountant.
- Kallai Thomas – Also awarded the Vera L. Morgan Scholarship. A graduate of Woodbridge College, Kallai will pursue Experimental Animation at OCAD University.
- Jaden Townsend – Awarded the Harvey and Margaret Kiteley Scholarship. Another Woodbridge College graduate, Jaden aims to study Urban Planning at the University of Waterloo.
Pastor Randy shared, “We pray for great success for all of the recent graduates as they pursue their next season of study.”
Explore more:
Watch services on the Hope City Brampton YouTube Channel or visit www.hopecitychurchbrampton.com.
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