Arizona Flagstaff Mission
Mission leaders
Carl C. and Candace D. Cottrell
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 6 W Cherry Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, United States
- Phone
- +1 928-774-2802
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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.
Weather & climate
Profile: cool-winter, hot-summer, high-altitude · about 493 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Mar.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F / 8°C | 27°F / -3°C | 67 mm |
| Feb | 50°F / 10°C | 28°F / -2°C | 68 mm |
| Mar | 55°F / 13°C | 32°F / 0°C | 78 mm |
| Apr | 66°F / 19°C | 39°F / 4°C | 19 mm |
| May | 74°F / 23°C | 46°F / 8°C | 21 mm |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 56°F / 14°C | 12 mm |
| Jul | 88°F / 31°C | 62°F / 17°C | 46 mm |
| Aug | 85°F / 29°C | 60°F / 16°C | 51 mm |
| Sep | 79°F / 26°C | 55°F / 13°C | 28 mm |
| Oct | 69°F / 20°C | 45°F / 7°C | 37 mm |
| Nov | 58°F / 14°C | 36°F / 2°C | 40 mm |
| Dec | 50°F / 10°C | 30°F / -1°C | 52 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
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
- Flagstaff Arizona Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~0 km
- Snowflake Arizona Temple — Operating (March 3, 2002) · ~160 km
- Phoenix Arizona Temple — Operating (November 16, 2014) · ~198 km
- Mesa Arizona Temple — Operating (October 23, 1927) · ~199 km
The Church in Arizona
- Church Membership
- 442,094
- Stakes
- 120
- Congregations
- 892
- FamilySearch Centers
- 74
- Temples
- 6
- Missions
- 6
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
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
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources