Alaska Anchorage Mission

Mission leaders

James and Melody Ledesma

Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026

Mission office

Office address

3250 Strawberry Rd, Anchorage, AK 99502, United States

Phone

+1 907-345-7579

Email

Not yet verified

Source

Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.

• Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
• Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
• Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
• Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.

Packages, holidays & time zone (interactive) →

Language

English, Spanish

English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

• Anchorage Alaska Temple — Operating (January 9, 1999) · ~0 km
• Anchorage Alaska Temple (New) — Dedication scheduled (13 June 2027) · ~13 km
• Fairbanks Alaska Temple — Under construction (27 September 2025) · ~417 km

The Church in Alaska

Church Membership

33,574

Stakes

9

Congregations

82

FamilySearch Centers

15

Temples

1

Missions

1

Newsroom Facts & Statistics

Practical

Time zone

America/Anchorage

Currency

USD

Country code

+1

Organized

15 Oct 1974

Culture & food

• Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
• Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
• Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
• Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.

Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget

Family groups

• Alaska Anchorage Mission Moms and Friends (LDS)
• Alaska Anchorage Mission
• Alaska Anchorage Mission – Petersen
• Alaska Anchorage Mission – Lewis
• Forrey’s Finest – Alaska Anchorage Mission
• Alaska Anchorage Mission 2012-2014
• Alaska Anchorage Mission – President Forrey
• Anchorage Mission Alumn (Orton & Hendricks)

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.