Belgium/Netherlands Mission
Mission leaders
Marius H. and Natanya R. von Mollendorff
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Schipholweg 66, 2316 XE Leiden, Netherlands
- 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- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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
Packages from outside the EU may incur VAT and handling fees.
- 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 1082 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F / 7°C | 38°F / 3°C | 86 mm |
| Feb | 46°F / 8°C | 38°F / 4°C | 67 mm |
| Mar | 50°F / 10°C | 40°F / 4°C | 63 mm |
| Apr | 55°F / 13°C | 44°F / 6°C | 52 mm |
| May | 62°F / 16°C | 50°F / 10°C | 54 mm |
| Jun | 68°F / 20°C | 57°F / 14°C | 67 mm |
| Jul | 70°F / 21°C | 60°F / 15°C | 76 mm |
| Aug | 71°F / 22°C | 61°F / 16°C | 77 mm |
| Sep | 67°F / 19°C | 57°F / 14°C | 91 mm |
| Oct | 60°F / 15°C | 52°F / 11°C | 107 mm |
| Nov | 51°F / 10°C | 44°F / 7°C | 98 mm |
| Dec | 47°F / 8°C | 40°F / 5°C | 88 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
Dutch, French
Dutch "g" is a throaty sound; "ij" ≈ "eye". Dutch speakers are known for directness.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- The Hague Netherlands Temple — Operating (8 September 2002) · ~16 km
- Brussels Belgium Temple — Under construction (22 November 2025) · ~146 km
- London England Temple — Operating (7 September 1958) · ~332 km
- Frankfurt Germany Temple — Operating (28 August 1987) · ~370 km
The Church in Netherlands
- Official Languages
- Dutch
- Church Membership
- 9,027
- Congregations
- 24 (19 Wards, 5 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 1
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Currency
- EUR
- Country code
- +31
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 Oct 1963
Culture & food
- People are direct and practical.
- Bikes are everywhere—learn bike etiquette.
Foods: Stroopwafels, Frites with mayo, Hagelslag on bread, Belgian waffles
Family groups
- Belgium/Netherlands Mission, Pres. Brubaker Group
- Belgium/Netherlands Mission!! Facebook Group
- Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission Group
- Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission!! Group
- Netherlands/Belgium Mission Pres. Van Ry Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources