Young History
The Salvation Army “opened fire” in Young on 12 February 1887, just seven years after its inception in Australia. It remains a vibrant ministry in Young today.
Early beginnings
The Salvation Army opened in Young on 12 February 1887, just seven years after its inception in Australia. In the early days, meetings were held in front of the Albion Hotel and in several local buildings, until in 1939...
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The local Salvation Army history book in Young records that in the earlier days The Salvation Army was despised. The Burrangong Chronicle of 4 June 1887 said: The presence of a contingent of The Salvation Army in town ha...
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Young Champions - Bill Sweeting
Young Salvationist, Envoy Bill Sweeting, pioneered The Salvation Army's modern-day Rural Chaplaincy service.
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In times of need
It’s said that The Salvation Army has a ministry of presence, of “being there’” in times of need.
Help when a whole town hurts
On The Scene, Spring 2010
Earlier this year, the local meat...
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A church for the community
In 2013, The Salvation Army in Young joined forces with other groups in the town to ensure that students at the local high school had a nutritious breakfast. The Young High School Parents and Citizens Association runs th...
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The Salvation Army in Young today
The Salvation Army maintains a vibrant ministry in Young today, under the leadership of Fiona and Laurie Anderson. Young Corps has regular Sunday worship at 10am. Open Church, Playgroup, Bible Study and Prayer Groups are...
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