YDAM

Neil Percival was inducted as the Rector of YDAM on 30th June, 2018. He 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 teenage children.

Neil has a BA and MA from Sydney University and a BTh, Dip Min, and Dip Arts (Theol) from Moore Theological College. He recently completed a PhD at 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.

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 11.00am
* Men's Bible Study on Fridays at 8.00am
* KYB (Know Your Bible) - Contact office for times

Prayer Group
* Thursdays at 8.00am (Church)

Community Morning Tea
* Wednesdays from 10.00am (Parish Hall)

Op Shop
* Tuesday-Friday (9.30am-2.45pm)

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
Cnr Hope & Wycomb Streets
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.

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 Simbi church was moved to Quandialla and placed on its present site. The foundation stone was laid by Colonel Anderson V.C. M.C. and the new St. Mark's Memorial church Quandialla was opened by Bishop K. J. Clements on 23rd November, 1958.

Address
3453 Milvale Road
Milvale NSW 2594

Worship Services
4th Sundays of February, April, June, August, October, December 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.