Colombia Medellin Mission
Mission leaders
Kevin and Stacie Lythgoe
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
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- 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: very-wet · about 2825 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr, Oct, Nov.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F / 23°C | 57°F / 14°C | 98 mm |
| Feb | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 147 mm |
| Mar | 75°F / 24°C | 58°F / 14°C | 214 mm |
| Apr | 73°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 326 mm |
| May | 73°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 328 mm |
| Jun | 73°F / 23°C | 57°F / 14°C | 218 mm |
| Jul | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 105 mm |
| Aug | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 140 mm |
| Sep | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 140 mm |
| Oct | 72°F / 22°C | 57°F / 14°C | 344 mm |
| Nov | 71°F / 22°C | 57°F / 14°C | 353 mm |
| Dec | 73°F / 23°C | 57°F / 14°C | 175 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
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Medellín Colombia Temple — Site announced (6 October 2024) · ~0 km
- Bogotá Colombia Temple — Operating (24 April 1999) · ~245 km
- Cali Colombia Temple — Under construction (1 March 2025) · ~330 km
- Panama City Panama Temple — Operating (10 August 2008) · ~532 km
The Church in Colombia
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 223,090
- Congregations
- 260 (182 Wards, 78 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 5
- Operating Temples
- 2
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Currency
- COP
- Country code
- +57
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 30 June 2012
Culture & food
- Colombians are courteous; greet with a handshake.
- Use "usted" widely.
- Follow mission safety guidance closely.
Foods: Bandeja paisa, Arepas, Ajiaco, Empanadas
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources