Ukraine Kyiv/Moldova Mission
Mission leaders
Aaron and Katie Shepherd
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
- vul. Yabluneva 1, s. Sofiivska Borshahivka, Kyevo-Svyatoshinskiy rayon, Kyiv oblast 08131,, Ukraine, 380-44-371-4080
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
Mail service may be disrupted; check with the mission office before sending anything.
- 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 634 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F / 0°C | 24°F / -5°C | 40 mm |
| Feb | 36°F / 2°C | 25°F / -4°C | 40 mm |
| Mar | 47°F / 8°C | 32°F / 0°C | 42 mm |
| Apr | 59°F / 15°C | 42°F / 5°C | 56 mm |
| May | 67°F / 20°C | 51°F / 10°C | 67 mm |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 61°F / 16°C | 59 mm |
| Jul | 79°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 74 mm |
| Aug | 79°F / 26°C | 62°F / 17°C | 40 mm |
| Sep | 69°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 35 mm |
| Oct | 56°F / 14°C | 44°F / 7°C | 56 mm |
| Nov | 43°F / 6°C | 34°F / 1°C | 52 mm |
| Dec | 36°F / 2°C | 29°F / -2°C | 59 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
Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian
Ukrainian uses its own Cyrillic alphabet (with і, ї, є, ґ). It is distinct from Russian; using Ukrainian shows respect.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Kyiv Ukraine Temple — Operating (29 August 2010) · ~0 km
The Church in Ukraine
- Official Languages
- Ukrainian
- Church Membership
- 10,014
- Congregations
- 41 (11 Wards, 30 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 2
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Kyiv
- Currency
- UAH
- Country code
- +380
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 4: Do Not Travel as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Hospitality is warm; expect to be fed.
- Use Ukrainian where possible.
Foods: Borscht, Varenyky, Holubtsi
Family groups
- Kiev Mission Alumni Latter-day Saints Group
- Kyiv Mission President Klebingat 2011-14 Group
- Kiev Ukraine Mission Reunion? Group
- Ukraine, Kiev Mission Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources