Welcome to the website of Young District Anglican Ministry (YDAM)
The Parish of Young District Anglican Ministry, located in the north west of the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn, is a network of Anglican Churches formed from the amalgamation of the Parishes of Young, Koorawatha, and Bribaree. YDAM has a strong liturgical heritage and is committed to the teaching and application of biblical truth and gospel centred worship. As God’s people, we seek to know God in a personal way, support one another as we seek to follow Christ, and proclaim the good news of God's love, revealed in Jesus, to our community in word and action.
We invite you to join us at one of our Worship Services
St. John the Evangelist, Young
History
The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Young, was built in memory of Captain John Lunan Wilkie, 12th Infantry Regiment, who died in command of the troops during the Lambing Flat Chinese gold riots on 1st February, 1862, aged 28 years. The foundation stone was laid by James Roberts of Currawong on 23rd March, 1865 and the completed Church was consecrated by Bishop Mesac Thomas on 10th August that year. The original church was built of brick with seating for 200 people. The present church was erected over the original and and has been extended over the following years.
Address
19 Cloete Street, Young NSW 2594
Worship Services
- Sundays at 9.00am
- Wednesdays at 10.00am
- Fridays at 5.45pm
Bible Study Groups
- Mixed Bible Study on Wednesdays at 11.15am
- KYB (Know Your Bible) - Contact office for times
Prayer Group
- Thursdays at 8.00am (Church)
"Breakfast with the Blokes"
- Bi-monthly, Saturdays at 8.00am (Various locations)
"Breakfast with the Gals"
- Bi-monthly, Saturdays at 8.00am (Various locations)
St. John's Op Shop
- Tuesday-Friday (9.30am-1.30pm)
St. Mark's, Quandialla
Address
Cnr Third & Margaret Streets, Quandialla NSW 2721
Worship Services
- 1st Sundays
October to March at 6.00pm
April to September at 5.00pm
History
The foundation stone for the original church, a wooden building with an iron roof, was laid by Mrs. Redman on 19th October, 1918. The Church was dedicated on 27th October, 1921 and licensed on 30th November, 1921. ln 1963, the building was condemned and the Bimbi church was moved to Quandialla and placed on its present site. The foundation stone was laid by Colonel Anderson V.C. M.C. on 26th May, 1963 and the new St. Mark's Memorial church Quandialla was opened by Bishop K. J. Clements on 23rd November, 1963.
St. Matthew's, Wombat
Address
Wycomb Street, Wombat NSW 2587
Worship Services
- 3rd Sundays at 5.00pm
History
Margaret O'Malley Clarke (nee Wilkie) laid the foundation stone of St. Matthew's Church Wombat on 17th July 1873. The church was designed by the Rev’d Canon Alberto Dias Soares, a prominent Anglican clergyman, who designed over 30 churches, parsonages, schoolhouses and halls from the mid to late 1800’s.
St. James', Hampstead
Address
3453 Milvale Road, Milvale NSW 2594
Worship Services
- 4th Sundays at 6.00pm
History
ln 1956, Rev. Frank Woodwell, Rector of Bribbaree parish, discussed with the congregation and Parish Council the possibility of building a central church to serve the Hampstead area. This was agreed to and St. James' War Memorial Church was built to honour the service men and women of the local area. The church was opened by Bishop Clements in November, 1963.
Our Minister
The Venerable Dr Neil Percival OAM
Neil was inducted as the Rector of YDAM on 30th June, 2018 and was collated as Archdeacon for the North West of the Diocese on 22nd February, 2020.
Neil grew up in Sydney's northern suburbs and is married to Leanne. They have three adult children.
Neil has a BA and MA from Sydney University, a BTh, Dip Min, and Dip Arts (Theol) from Moore Theological College, and a PhD from the University of Newcastle exploring the spiritual effects of exposure to trauma.
He previously served as the Rector of the Parishes of Beacon Hill (Sydney's Northern Beaches) and Berry with Kangaroo Valley (NSW South Coast)
In his spare time he is a volunteer firefighter and the Rural Fire Service Chaplain for the South West Slopes Zone. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2019 for services to the community through emergency response organisations.
Get in touch
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Parish Office
Office Hours
9.00am to 1.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Street Address
19 Cloete Street, Young NSW 2594
Postal Address
PO Box 58, Young NSW 2594
stjyoung@bigpond.com
Phone
(02) 6382 1811