Dr. Ron and Claudette Kelly
Claudette was visiting friends in Toronto after her father tragically died. She enjoyed her holiday so much that she decided to stay. Dr. Ron worked for the Jamaican government, but he left his job to join his wife in Toronto and found new opportunities to work with the Ministry in Canada.
After starting a family, the Kellys decided to live in Brampton. "It was really a nice town away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Much nicer for the children."
As their congregation grew, they needed a larger place to worship than the room they were renting at a local recreation centre. To support the congregation, the Kellys sold their home and moved their family into a trailer. This sacrifice helped them purchase the decommissioned St. Marks Anglican Church building in Caledon, giving the community a permanent place to worship.
Don't stop. Don't stop. You have mountains high and valleys low to travel, working for the Lord.
Dr. Ron and Claudette Kelly, shortly after the North Peel Community Church was opened.
Pastor Claudette and Dr. Ron Kelly at the North Peel Community Church in 2020.
Dr. Ron and Claudette's children (left to right): Adrienne Robinson, Ronald Kelly Jr., Andrea Kelly-Brown, Yvonne Montell