Virginia Norfolk Mission
Mission leaders
Steven C. and Jeanne Merrell
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · 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: temperate · about 1066 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F / 8°C | 39°F / 4°C | 103 mm |
| Feb | 50°F / 10°C | 41°F / 5°C | 101 mm |
| Mar | 54°F / 12°C | 45°F / 7°C | 94 mm |
| Apr | 62°F / 16°C | 53°F / 12°C | 89 mm |
| May | 69°F / 20°C | 62°F / 17°C | 100 mm |
| Jun | 76°F / 25°C | 71°F / 22°C | 69 mm |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 76°F / 25°C | 95 mm |
| Aug | 80°F / 27°C | 76°F / 24°C | 101 mm |
| Sep | 76°F / 25°C | 72°F / 22°C | 138 mm |
| Oct | 69°F / 21°C | 63°F / 17°C | 87 mm |
| Nov | 60°F / 16°C | 52°F / 11°C | 69 mm |
| Dec | 52°F / 11°C | 44°F / 6°C | 93 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
- Norfolk Virginia Temple — Site announced (6 April 2025) · ~0 km
- Richmond Virginia Temple — Operating (7 May 2023) · ~130 km
- Washington D.C. Temple — Operating (November 19, 1974) · ~237 km
- Raleigh North Carolina Temple — Operating (December 18, 1999) · ~262 km
The Church in Virginia
- Church Membership
- 99,973
- Stakes
- 25
- Congregations
- 212
- FamilySearch Centers
- 46
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
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
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources