New York Syracuse Mission
Mission leaders
Kory E. and Carolie Coleman
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 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 · about 1354 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F / 1°C | 20°F / -7°C | 104 mm |
| Feb | 38°F / 3°C | 22°F / -6°C | 96 mm |
| Mar | 46°F / 8°C | 28°F / -2°C | 101 mm |
| Apr | 56°F / 14°C | 38°F / 3°C | 126 mm |
| May | 68°F / 20°C | 50°F / 10°C | 112 mm |
| Jun | 76°F / 25°C | 59°F / 15°C | 118 mm |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 65°F / 18°C | 124 mm |
| Aug | 79°F / 26°C | 63°F / 17°C | 136 mm |
| Sep | 73°F / 23°C | 57°F / 14°C | 92 mm |
| Oct | 62°F / 17°C | 47°F / 9°C | 134 mm |
| Nov | 47°F / 9°C | 35°F / 2°C | 107 mm |
| Dec | 38°F / 3°C | 26°F / -4°C | 111 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
- Palmyra New York Temple — Operating (April 6, 2000) · ~88 km
- Toronto Ontario Temple — Operating (25 August 1990) · ~273 km
- Summit New Jersey Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~298 km
- Hartford Connecticut Temple — Operating (November 20, 2016) · ~308 km
The Church in New York
- Church Membership
- 92,133
- Stakes
- 17
- Congregations
- 144
- FamilySearch Centers
- 65
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 26 Jan 1964
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