Hawaii Laie Mission
Mission leaders
J. Ray and Patricia S. Hicken
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · 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: temperate · about 577 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F / 24°C | 73°F / 23°C | 41 mm |
| Feb | 74°F / 23°C | 72°F / 22°C | 61 mm |
| Mar | 74°F / 24°C | 72°F / 22°C | 67 mm |
| Apr | 75°F / 24°C | 73°F / 23°C | 45 mm |
| May | 76°F / 25°C | 74°F / 23°C | 39 mm |
| Jun | 78°F / 25°C | 76°F / 24°C | 26 mm |
| Jul | 78°F / 26°C | 76°F / 25°C | 28 mm |
| Aug | 79°F / 26°C | 77°F / 25°C | 25 mm |
| Sep | 80°F / 26°C | 77°F / 25°C | 30 mm |
| Oct | 79°F / 26°C | 77°F / 25°C | 45 mm |
| Nov | 78°F / 26°C | 76°F / 24°C | 34 mm |
| Dec | 76°F / 25°C | 74°F / 23°C | 78 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
- Laie Hawaii Temple — Operating (November 27, 1919) · ~1 km
- Honolulu Hawaii Temple — Announced (7 April 2024) · ~38 km
- Kahului Hawaii Temple — Site announced (1 October 2023) · ~172 km
- Kona Hawaii Temple — Closed for renovation (January 23, 2000) · ~300 km
The Church in Hawaii
- Country/Region
- United States
- Church Membership
- 75,827
- Congregations
- 146 (131 Wards, 15 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 2
- Operating Temples
- 2
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 3 Jan 2022
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