England London Mission
Mission leaders
Lewis L. and Linda P. Bird
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
- 64-68 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, England SW7 2PA, United Kingdom
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
Packages from the U.S. may incur VAT plus a handling fee collected on delivery.
- 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 · about 747 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F / 7°C | 35°F / 2°C | 54 mm |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 36°F / 2°C | 49 mm |
| Mar | 51°F / 10°C | 38°F / 3°C | 56 mm |
| Apr | 55°F / 13°C | 40°F / 4°C | 42 mm |
| May | 62°F / 17°C | 46°F / 8°C | 60 mm |
| Jun | 68°F / 20°C | 53°F / 12°C | 63 mm |
| Jul | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 14°C | 63 mm |
| Aug | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 13°C | 52 mm |
| Sep | 67°F / 19°C | 52°F / 11°C | 61 mm |
| Oct | 58°F / 15°C | 47°F / 8°C | 70 mm |
| Nov | 50°F / 10°C | 41°F / 5°C | 61 mm |
| Dec | 47°F / 8°C | 38°F / 4°C | 64 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
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
- London England Temple — Operating (7 September 1958) · ~39 km
- Birmingham England Temple — Under construction (22 March 2025) · ~163 km
- Preston England Temple — Operating (7 June 1998) · ~305 km
- The Hague Netherlands Temple — Operating (8 September 2002) · ~311 km
The Church in United Kingdom
- Church Membership
- 190,066
- Stakes
- 41
- Congregations
- 298
- FamilySearch Centers
- 121
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 6
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Country code
- +44
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 20 July 1837
Culture & food
- Politeness, queuing, and understatement are valued.
- Tea is a social ritual (missionaries can ask for herbal tea or squash).
- Weather is changeable: bring a good raincoat.
Foods: Fish and chips, Sunday roast, Beans on toast, Scones
Family groups
- London Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- England London Mission Facebook Group
- London Mission, Alldredge Years 1997-00 Group
- London Mission (Turvey era 88-91) Group
- London Mission (Robison era 91-94) Group
- England London Mission Facebook Group
- London Mission: Goodman Years 1982-85 Group
- England London Mission Cookbook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources