Colorado Denver East Mission
Mission leaders
Michael and Nichol Gallup
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: cold-winter, hot-summer, high-altitude · about 488 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F / 4°C | 16°F / -9°C | 21 mm |
| Feb | 43°F / 6°C | 17°F / -8°C | 25 mm |
| Mar | 54°F / 12°C | 26°F / -3°C | 50 mm |
| Apr | 63°F / 17°C | 34°F / 1°C | 49 mm |
| May | 70°F / 21°C | 44°F / 6°C | 96 mm |
| Jun | 84°F / 29°C | 55°F / 13°C | 46 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 62°F / 16°C | 34 mm |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 60°F / 15°C | 37 mm |
| Sep | 82°F / 28°C | 53°F / 12°C | 25 mm |
| Oct | 67°F / 19°C | 39°F / 4°C | 26 mm |
| Nov | 54°F / 12°C | 28°F / -2°C | 19 mm |
| Dec | 45°F / 7°C | 22°F / -6°C | 16 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
- Denver Colorado Temple — Operating (October 24, 1986) · ~0 km
- Fort Collins Colorado Temple — Operating (October 16, 2016) · ~94 km
- Colorado Springs Colorado Temple — Under construction (12 September 2026) · ~102 km
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple — Operating (19 October 2025) · ~315 km
The Church in Colorado
- Church Membership
- 148,945
- Stakes
- 36
- Congregations
- 315
- FamilySearch Centers
- 64
- Temples
- 3
- Missions
- 4
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1993
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