United Church of Christ
Box 332
1002 College Street
Springfield, SD 57062
Phone: (605)369-2360
E-Mail :Pastor
Following Rev. Hall came Rev. Robert Kirk and Rev. James Beckman, both of whom served the church for a brief period of time.
In 1881, Rev. Charles Seccombe arrived to take charge. His previous church, located on what was then Green Island, Nebraska, across the river from Yankton, had been swept down the Missouri River in the great flood caused by an ice gorge below Yankton during the spring of that year.
The building that had been previously purchased was completed, and the church was dedicated on October 1, 1882, becoming the first home of the Springfield Congregational Church. Soon this building became too small for the growing membership. With the coming of Rev. "Father" Seccombe, the Springfield church became more stabilized and even though there were only 18 members, big things were started. The building was remodeled and enlarged, a bell tower and bell added, and also a furnace. This building was later remodeled again and stood across the street from the current location. Rev. Seccombe served as pastor of the church for almost 18 years, and then continued to reside in Springfield after his retirement.
Following Rev. Seccombe came Miss Emma Henry to serve for a few months until Rev. D.J Perrin came in 1899 and preached here until 1906. During Rev. Perin's ministry, in 1901, lots adjoining were purchased and a parsonage building was erected. Then came Rev. E.C. Ford, who remained until 1910.
During the time of Rev. Ford's service here, the Bon Homme Memorial Church severed its relations with the Tyndall Congregational church and became affiliated with the Springfield Church. Rev. Ford then also served the Bon Homme congregation as did Rev. A.C. Warner who followed. Rev. Warner arrived in 1910 and served until his retirement.