Norway Oslo Mission
Mission leaders
Lisle C. and MaryAnn Updike
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Postboks 94, 1306 BPT, Norway
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
Norway is outside the EU; imports may incur VAT and handling fees.
- 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 993 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jul.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F / -1°C | 19°F / -7°C | 68 mm |
| Feb | 33°F / 0°C | 21°F / -6°C | 57 mm |
| Mar | 40°F / 4°C | 25°F / -4°C | 51 mm |
| Apr | 50°F / 10°C | 32°F / 0°C | 58 mm |
| May | 61°F / 16°C | 42°F / 5°C | 65 mm |
| Jun | 68°F / 20°C | 51°F / 10°C | 85 mm |
| Jul | 70°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 109 mm |
| Aug | 67°F / 19°C | 51°F / 11°C | 94 mm |
| Sep | 60°F / 16°C | 47°F / 8°C | 90 mm |
| Oct | 48°F / 9°C | 38°F / 3°C | 92 mm |
| Nov | 38°F / 3°C | 30°F / -1°C | 81 mm |
| Dec | 32°F / 0°C | 24°F / -5°C | 70 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
Norwegian
Norwegian has two written standards (Bokmål and Nynorsk) and many spoken dialects.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Oslo Norway Temple — Site announced (4 April 2021) · ~0 km
- Stockholm Sweden Temple — Closed for renovation (2 July 1985) · ~424 km
- Stockholm Sweden Temple — Closed for renovation (2 July 1985) · ~424 km
- Copenhagen Denmark Temple — Operating (23 May 2004) · ~483 km
The Church in Norway
- Official Languages
- Norwegian
- Church Membership
- 4,547
- Congregations
- 19 (10 Wards, 9 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 0
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Oslo
- Currency
- NOK
- Country code
- +47
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 Apr 1920
Culture & food
- Egalitarian culture; avoid bragging.
- Outdoor life (friluftsliv) is loved.
Foods: Brown cheese (brunost), Salmon, Waffles, Kjøttkaker
Family groups
- Norway Oslo Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- I served in Bergen, Oslo Norway Mission Group
- Norway Oslo Mission Memories Group
- Oslo Norway Mission Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources