California Modesto Mission
Mission leaders
Ray and Cathy Carter
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: hot-summer · about 728 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 127 mm |
| Feb | 61°F / 16°C | 41°F / 5°C | 98 mm |
| Mar | 64°F / 18°C | 45°F / 7°C | 118 mm |
| Apr | 73°F / 23°C | 49°F / 9°C | 36 mm |
| May | 82°F / 28°C | 54°F / 12°C | 20 mm |
| Jun | 92°F / 33°C | 60°F / 16°C | 0 mm |
| Jul | 98°F / 36°C | 64°F / 18°C | 0 mm |
| Aug | 96°F / 36°C | 64°F / 18°C | 1 mm |
| Sep | 91°F / 33°C | 61°F / 16°C | 6 mm |
| Oct | 80°F / 26°C | 53°F / 12°C | 41 mm |
| Nov | 65°F / 18°C | 46°F / 8°C | 65 mm |
| Dec | 56°F / 13°C | 41°F / 5°C | 125 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
- Modesto California Temple — Dedication scheduled (22 November 2026) · ~0 km
- Sunnyvale California Temple — Site announced (2 April 2023) · ~96 km
- Sacramento California Temple — Operating (September 3, 2006) · ~113 km
- Oakland California Temple — Operating (November 17, 1964) · ~114 km
The Church in California
- Church Membership
- 725,648
- Stakes
- 145
- Congregations
- 1,085
- FamilySearch Centers
- 228
- Temples
- 8
- Missions
- 16
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2024
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
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources