Arizona Tucson Mission
Mission leaders
Enrique M. and Yesenia Loo
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
- 939 W Chapala Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704, United States
- Phone
- +1 520-577-7076
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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: hot-summer, arid · about 261 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F / 18°C | 41°F / 5°C | 28 mm |
| Feb | 70°F / 21°C | 44°F / 7°C | 25 mm |
| Mar | 76°F / 24°C | 49°F / 9°C | 17 mm |
| Apr | 84°F / 29°C | 56°F / 13°C | 5 mm |
| May | 91°F / 33°C | 62°F / 17°C | 2 mm |
| Jun | 100°F / 38°C | 73°F / 23°C | 9 mm |
| Jul | 99°F / 37°C | 77°F / 25°C | 58 mm |
| Aug | 97°F / 36°C | 76°F / 24°C | 50 mm |
| Sep | 94°F / 34°C | 71°F / 22°C | 37 mm |
| Oct | 87°F / 30°C | 61°F / 16°C | 26 mm |
| Nov | 76°F / 24°C | 51°F / 11°C | 16 mm |
| Dec | 67°F / 20°C | 45°F / 7°C | 26 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
- Tucson Arizona Temple — Operating (August 13, 2017) · ~0 km
- Queen Creek Arizona Temple — Site announced (6 October 2024) · ~132 km
- Gilbert Arizona Temple — Operating (March 2, 2014) · ~149 km
- Mesa Arizona Temple — Operating (October 23, 1927) · ~157 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 1990
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
- Tucson Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission 2002-2005 Facebook Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission 2011-2014 Facebook Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission President Mangum Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission 1999-2002 Facebook Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission – Loveland Facebook Group
- Elder Patrick Williams – Tucson Mission Group
- Arizona Tucson Mission Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources