Idaho Coeur d’Alene Mission
Mission leaders
Scott H. and Laura Welch
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · 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 743 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Nov, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F / 2°C | 24°F / -5°C | 88 mm |
| Feb | 37°F / 3°C | 23°F / -5°C | 73 mm |
| Mar | 47°F / 8°C | 30°F / -1°C | 80 mm |
| Apr | 56°F / 14°C | 36°F / 2°C | 65 mm |
| May | 68°F / 20°C | 46°F / 8°C | 72 mm |
| Jun | 75°F / 24°C | 53°F / 12°C | 48 mm |
| Jul | 86°F / 30°C | 61°F / 16°C | 14 mm |
| Aug | 85°F / 30°C | 60°F / 16°C | 24 mm |
| Sep | 74°F / 24°C | 53°F / 12°C | 34 mm |
| Oct | 58°F / 14°C | 40°F / 5°C | 75 mm |
| Nov | 43°F / 6°C | 32°F / 0°C | 91 mm |
| Dec | 35°F / 2°C | 26°F / -4°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
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
- Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple — Under construction (29 August 2026) · ~0 km
- Spokane Washington Temple — Operating (August 21, 1999) · ~34 km
- Moses Lake Washington Temple — Operating (17 September 2023) · ~198 km
- Missoula Montana Temple — Under construction (6 June 2026) · ~228 km
The Church in Idaho
- Church Membership
- 482,905
- Stakes
- 147
- Congregations
- 1,323
- FamilySearch Centers
- 70
- Temples
- 6
- Missions
- 3
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
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