Oregon Salem Mission
Mission leaders
Kurtis B. and Carla Parker
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 and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. 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 1230 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F / 9°C | 36°F / 2°C | 178 mm |
| Feb | 50°F / 10°C | 35°F / 2°C | 132 mm |
| Mar | 55°F / 13°C | 38°F / 3°C | 128 mm |
| Apr | 61°F / 16°C | 42°F / 5°C | 100 mm |
| May | 70°F / 21°C | 47°F / 8°C | 67 mm |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 53°F / 12°C | 42 mm |
| Jul | 87°F / 30°C | 58°F / 14°C | 6 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 59°F / 15°C | 9 mm |
| Sep | 79°F / 26°C | 54°F / 12°C | 47 mm |
| Oct | 65°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 109 mm |
| Nov | 53°F / 12°C | 41°F / 5°C | 162 mm |
| Dec | 47°F / 9°C | 36°F / 2°C | 189 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
- Willamette Valley Oregon Temple — Operating (7 June 2026) · ~57 km
- Portland Oregon Temple — Operating (August 19, 1989) · ~70 km
- Vancouver Washington Temple — Under construction (23 August 2025) · ~83 km
- Tacoma Washington Temple — Site announced (2 October 2022) · ~261 km
The Church in Oregon
- Church Membership
- 148,062
- Stakes
- 34
- Congregations
- 278
- FamilySearch Centers
- 76
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 3
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2013
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
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources