Arizona Phoenix West Mission
Mission leaders
Bruce W. and Carolyn S. Ebmeyer
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: hot-summer, arid · about 204 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F / 19°C | 41°F / 5°C | 24 mm |
| Feb | 72°F / 22°C | 44°F / 7°C | 25 mm |
| Mar | 78°F / 26°C | 50°F / 10°C | 19 mm |
| Apr | 88°F / 31°C | 58°F / 14°C | 4 mm |
| May | 95°F / 35°C | 66°F / 19°C | 2 mm |
| Jun | 106°F / 41°C | 76°F / 24°C | 3 mm |
| Jul | 107°F / 42°C | 83°F / 28°C | 35 mm |
| Aug | 105°F / 41°C | 81°F / 27°C | 32 mm |
| Sep | 100°F / 38°C | 75°F / 24°C | 22 mm |
| Oct | 90°F / 32°C | 62°F / 17°C | 26 mm |
| Nov | 77°F / 25°C | 50°F / 10°C | 17 mm |
| Dec | 68°F / 20°C | 42°F / 6°C | 23 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
- Phoenix Arizona Temple — Operating (November 16, 2014) · ~0 km
- Mesa Arizona Temple — Operating (October 23, 1927) · ~24 km
- Gilbert Arizona Temple — Operating (March 2, 2014) · ~29 km
- Queen Creek Arizona Temple — Site announced (6 October 2024) · ~46 km
The Church in Arizona
- Church Membership
- 442,094
- Stakes
- 120
- Congregations
- 892
- FamilySearch Centers
- 74
- Temples
- 6
- Missions
- 6
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1984
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