Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission
The Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission is one of 40 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil, centered on Porto Alegre. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Organized20 Sep 1959 (originally the Brazilian South Mission)
- Mission leadersBrandon S. and Wendy Jones began serving around July 2024, according to the Church Newsroom.
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Portuguese; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Porto Alegre Brazil Temple, about 4 mi (7 km) from Porto Alegre.
- WeatherNear Porto Alegre, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 87°F / 30°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 50°F / 10°C), with roughly 1,826 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are September.
- The Church hereBrazil has about 1,573,360 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Mission office
Address & phone
- Office address
- Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission
Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders
Who leads the mission
Brandon S. and Wendy Jones
Serving since July 2024 · new leaders expected July 2027
Source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
How to send letters & packages
Brazil's customs taxes on international packages are high and delays long; many families avoid packages or send only small items after asking the mission office.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); 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.
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: very-wet · about 1826 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Sep.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°F / 30°C | 70°F / 21°C | 105 mm |
| Feb | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 20°C | 92 mm |
| Mar | 82°F / 28°C | 67°F / 19°C | 128 mm |
| Apr | 78°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 105 mm |
| May | 70°F / 21°C | 56°F / 13°C | 175 mm |
| Jun | 67°F / 19°C | 52°F / 11°C | 147 mm |
| Jul | 67°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 128 mm |
| Aug | 69°F / 21°C | 52°F / 11°C | 107 mm |
| Sep | 72°F / 22°C | 56°F / 14°C | 181 mm |
| Oct | 75°F / 24°C | 59°F / 15°C | 137 mm |
| Nov | 79°F / 26°C | 62°F / 17°C | 125 mm |
| Dec | 84°F / 29°C | 66°F / 19°C | 102 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
What you’ll speak
Portuguese
Portuguese has nasal vowels (ão, em, im) and many vowel sounds. Brazilian Portuguese is more open and sing-song; European/African Portuguese swallows unstressed vowels. "Você" is the common "you" in Brazil; "o senhor / a senhora" is respectful.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
Closest temples & distances
- Porto Alegre Brazil Temple — Operating (17 December 2000) · about 4 mi (7 km) from Porto Alegre
- Florianópolis Brazil Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · about 234 mi (376 km) from Porto Alegre
- Rivera Uruguay Temple — Announced (6 April 2025) · about 264 mi (425 km) from Porto Alegre
- Curitiba Brazil Temple — Operating (1 June 2008) · about 340 mi (547 km) from Porto Alegre
The Church in Brazil
Members & congregations
- Official Languages
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Church Membership
- 1,573,360
- Congregations
- 2,008 (1,650 Wards, 358 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 37
- Operating Temples
- 11
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
- Currency
- BRL
- Country code
- +55
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 20 Sep 1959
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Brazilians are warm and physical: hugs and cheek kisses are common.
- Use first names and smile a lot.
- "Tudo bem?" is the go-to greeting.
Foods: Feijoada, Arroz e feijão, Pão de queijo, Açaí, Brigadeiros
Family groups
Connect with other families
- Missao Porto Alegre Sul (Pres. Brough) Group
- Missao Brasil Porto Alegre Sul Group
- Missao Porto Alegre Sul Facebook Group
- Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission Group
- Missao Porto Alegre Sul 1995-1997 Group
- Missao Porto Alegre Sul – Pres. James Palmer Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Common questions
Quick answers
Who is the mission president of the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission?
The mission leaders are Brandon S. and Wendy Jones, who began serving around July 2024, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2027.
What is the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission?
Brazil's customs taxes on international packages are high and delays long; many families avoid packages or send only small items after asking the mission office. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Portuguese. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission?
Near Porto Alegre, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 87°F / 30°C) and the coolest is July (average low about 50°F / 10°C), with roughly 1,826 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are September. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
What temples are near the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission?
Operating temples nearby include Porto Alegre Brazil Temple (about 7 km) and Curitiba Brazil Temple (about 547 km).
When was the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission organized?
The mission was organized on 20 Sep 1959. It was originally called the Brazilian South Mission.
Other missions in Brazil
Other missions nearby
- Brazil Belo Horizonte Mission
- Brazil Belém Mission
- Brazil Brasília Mission
- Brazil Campinas Mission
- Brazil Cuiabá Mission
- Brazil Curitiba Mission
- Brazil Curitiba South Mission
- Brazil Florianópolis Mission
- Brazil Fortaleza East Mission
- Brazil Fortaleza Mission
- Brazil Goiânia Mission
- Brazil Guarulhos Mission
- Brazil João Pessoa Mission
- Brazil Juiz de Fora Mission
- Brazil Londrina Mission
- Brazil Maceió Mission
- Brazil Manaus Mission
- Brazil Manaus South Mission
- Brazil Natal Mission
- Brazil Piracicaba Mission
- Brazil Porto Alegre North Mission
- Brazil Recife Mission
- Brazil Recife South Mission
- Brazil Ribeirão Preto Mission
- Brazil Rio de Janeiro North Mission
- Brazil Rio de Janeiro South Mission
- Brazil Salvador Mission
- Brazil Salvador South Mission
- Brazil Santa Maria Mission
- Brazil Santos Mission
- Brazil Sorocaba Mission
- Brazil São Bernardo Mission
- Brazil São Paulo East Mission
- Brazil São Paulo Interlagos Mission
- Brazil São Paulo North Mission
- Brazil São Paulo South Mission
- Brazil São Paulo West Mission
- Brazil Teresina Mission
- Brazil Vitória Mission
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources