West Virginia Charleston Mission
Mission leaders
Mark M. and Audralyn B. Allen
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
- 888 Oakwood Rd Ste 310, Charleston WV 25314-2071, United States
- Phone
- 1-304-342-8332
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 1046 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F / 7°C | 28°F / -2°C | 107 mm |
| Feb | 52°F / 11°C | 34°F / 1°C | 138 mm |
| Mar | 59°F / 15°C | 39°F / 4°C | 97 mm |
| Apr | 67°F / 20°C | 46°F / 8°C | 102 mm |
| May | 74°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 130 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 106 mm |
| Jul | 86°F / 30°C | 68°F / 20°C | 116 mm |
| Aug | 84°F / 29°C | 66°F / 19°C | 101 mm |
| Sep | 80°F / 26°C | 61°F / 16°C | 86 mm |
| Oct | 70°F / 21°C | 51°F / 10°C | 83 mm |
| Nov | 57°F / 14°C | 39°F / 4°C | 71 mm |
| Dec | 49°F / 10°C | 33°F / 1°C | 95 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
- Roanoke Virginia Temple — Announced (1 October 2023) · ~191 km
- Columbus Ohio Temple — Operating (September 4, 1999) · ~214 km
- Cincinnati Ohio Temple — Groundbreaking scheduled (7 November 2026) · ~264 km
- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple — Operating (15 September 2024) · ~272 km
The Church in West Virginia
- Church Membership
- 17,663
- Stakes
- 4
- Congregations
- 39
- FamilySearch Centers
- 14
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1980
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
- Charleston Missionary Moms Group
- Charleston Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Charleston Mission Pres. Thornock Group
- Charleston Mission President Pitt Group
- West Virginia Charleston Mission Group
- Charleston Mission President Salisbury Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources