Christ Episcopal Church Yankton, SD

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Mother Church of the Dakotas Talbot, Bishop of the Northwest. The following spring, the Rev. Johns Church. John's in March of 1862.

Christ Church
Mother Church of Dakota Territory
1861 The first services from the Book of Common Prayer were conducted in Dakota Territory in 1860 by the Reverend Melancthon Hoyt and the Right Reverend Joseph C. Hoyt returned to Yankton, built a log house to accomodate his family and the congregration naming it St. The vestry included men prominent in founding Yankton as the territorial capital and organizing the government of Dakota Territory. The House of Represenatives of the first territorial legislature met at St. As Yankton grew, the parish grew. In 1864 it was reorganized and renammed, becoming Christ Church, with a new church building. In 1870 Yankton hosted the first annual convocation of the Episcopal Church in South Dakota. It wasn't long before growth necessitated another move. The present structure has been in continuous use since November 13, 1882. The altar, baptismal font, pulpit, and rood screen reflect the woodworking talent of men in the parish. The altar hangings and kneelers reflect the nimble fingers of the women in the church. Thus Christ Church is the "Mother Church of the Dakotas".

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

We had an amazing day with Bishop Folts’ annual visitation. Fr Mike’s grandson was baptized and John Davis was received in to communion of The Episcopal Church. The Vestry presented the bishop with some gifts for his ministry, encouragement, and loving care and guidance during his tenure among us. And, of course, the day saw a fantastic potluck to share love and fellowship with our church family. We give thanks for a truly blessed day!

10/08/2026

07/22/2026

Gert Boyles Memorial Schedule:

Monday, July 27, 2026

Visitation at Christ Episcopal Church
12:30 - 2pm

Requiem Eucharist, Rite I at Christ Church
2pm

Committal and Burial at Yankton Cemetery immediately following the Eucharist
around 3:15

Late Luncheon following in the Parish Hall
around 3:45-4:00pm

Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord;
And let light perpetual shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.

07/20/2026

Tonight our beloved Gert Boyles was called to God. Our church family mourns her loss and upholds her family in prayer this night. Funeral arrangements are pending. Gert was a 72-year member of Christ Church, a steward of its great tradition and history, and a humble community servant leader. We entrust her to God this night, and are assured that God is holding Gert in his tender love, saying “well done, my good and faithful daughter!” May Gert rest in peace and rise in glory!

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Yankton, SD
57078

Telephone

+16056652456

Website

http://christepiscopalchurchyankton.com/

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