Indiana Indianapolis Mission
Mission leaders
Boyd C. and Debra Matheson
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
- 1980 E 116th St #200, Carmel, IN 46032, United States
- Phone
- (317) 580-0479
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 · about 1026 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F / 3°C | 23°F / -5°C | 82 mm |
| Feb | 44°F / 7°C | 26°F / -3°C | 79 mm |
| Mar | 53°F / 12°C | 35°F / 2°C | 119 mm |
| Apr | 63°F / 17°C | 43°F / 6°C | 113 mm |
| May | 72°F / 22°C | 54°F / 12°C | 132 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 104 mm |
| Jul | 85°F / 29°C | 67°F / 20°C | 104 mm |
| Aug | 82°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 82 mm |
| Sep | 79°F / 26°C | 61°F / 16°C | 78 mm |
| Oct | 67°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 77 mm |
| Nov | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 70 mm |
| Dec | 42°F / 6°C | 28°F / -2°C | 77 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
- Indianapolis Indiana Temple — Operating (August 23, 2015) · ~0 km
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled (7 November 2026) · ~158 km
- Louisville Kentucky Temple — Operating (March 19, 2000) · ~172 km
- Columbus Ohio Temple — Operating (September 4, 1999) · ~270 km
The Church in Indiana
- Church Membership
- 48,878
- Stakes
- 13
- Congregations
- 102
- FamilySearch Centers
- 40
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 31 Oct 1949
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
- Indianapolis Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Indiana Indianapolis Mission Moms Facebook Group
- Indiana Indianapolis Mission Facebook Group
- Indianapolis Mission (President Collins, 2010-13) Group
- Indianapolis Mission Pres. Mardon C. Lamb 86-89 Group
- Indianapolis Mission Alumni (Pres. Charles Quist) Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources