Alabama Birmingham Mission
Mission leaders
Adam K. and Emily Beeson Galland
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
- 3100 Lorna Rd #107, Birmingham, AL 35216, United States
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
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, hot-summer · about 1344 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F / 12°C | 37°F / 3°C | 131 mm |
| Feb | 61°F / 16°C | 42°F / 6°C | 174 mm |
| Mar | 67°F / 19°C | 48°F / 9°C | 169 mm |
| Apr | 73°F / 23°C | 53°F / 12°C | 139 mm |
| May | 81°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 118 mm |
| Jun | 87°F / 31°C | 69°F / 21°C | 120 mm |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 110 mm |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 72°F / 22°C | 92 mm |
| Sep | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 90 mm |
| Oct | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 93 mm |
| Nov | 64°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 79 mm |
| Dec | 57°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 134 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
- Birmingham Alabama Temple — Operating (September 3, 2000) · ~0 km
- Huntsville Alabama Temple — Under construction (15 August 2026) · ~136 km
- Atlanta Georgia Temple — Operating (June 1, 1983) · ~225 km
- Nashville Tennessee Temple — Operating (May 21, 2000) · ~294 km
The Church in Alabama
- Church Membership
- 41,252
- Stakes
- 8
- Congregations
- 75
- FamilySearch Centers
- 44
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 Jan 1979
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
- Georgia & Alabama Mission Moms
- Alabama Birmingham Mission (Holzapfel)
- Alabama Birmingham Mission (Hanks Group)
- ABM: Birmingham Mission: Roylance Years
- Emily Butler’s Mission to Birmingham Alabama!!
- Alabama Birmingham Mission – President James Tate
- Alabama Birmingham Mission – President McKell Years
- Alabama Birmingham Mission
- Alabama Birmingham Mission (Perri and Cindi Webb)
- Alabama Birmingham Mission 2004 – 2007
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources