Idaho Boise Mission
Mission leaders
Scott G. and Wendy S. Hess
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
- 1111 S Cole Rd, Boise ID 83709-1869, United States
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
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: cold-winter · about 795 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Mar, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F / -2°C | 12°F / -11°C | 87 mm |
| Feb | 31°F / 0°C | 14°F / -10°C | 87 mm |
| Mar | 39°F / 4°C | 19°F / -7°C | 89 mm |
| Apr | 49°F / 9°C | 24°F / -4°C | 65 mm |
| May | 59°F / 15°C | 32°F / 0°C | 74 mm |
| Jun | 69°F / 20°C | 41°F / 5°C | 42 mm |
| Jul | 80°F / 26°C | 49°F / 9°C | 7 mm |
| Aug | 78°F / 26°C | 48°F / 9°C | 19 mm |
| Sep | 69°F / 20°C | 40°F / 4°C | 28 mm |
| Oct | 53°F / 12°C | 29°F / -1°C | 56 mm |
| Nov | 40°F / 4°C | 22°F / -6°C | 71 mm |
| Dec | 31°F / -1°C | 14°F / -10°C | 97 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
- Boise Idaho Temple — Operating (May 25, 1984) · ~0 km
- Meridian Idaho Temple — Operating (November 19, 2017) · ~18 km
- Caldwell Idaho Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~39 km
- Twin Falls Idaho Temple — Operating (August 24, 2008) · ~183 km
The Church in Idaho
- Church Membership
- 482,905
- Stakes
- 147
- Congregations
- 1,323
- FamilySearch Centers
- 70
- Temples
- 6
- Missions
- 3
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 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
- Boise Mission- President and Sister Cannon Group
- Idaho Boise Mission Facebook Group
- Boise Mission 1984-86 (Pres. Boyd Storey) Group
- Idaho Boise Mission Spanish Speaking Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources