Michigan Lansing Mission
Mission leaders
Larry R. and Dawn E. Larson
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
- 1400 Abbot Rd Ste 310, East Lansing MI 48823-1900, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026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 881 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F / 0°C | 19°F / -7°C | 62 mm |
| Feb | 36°F / 2°C | 20°F / -6°C | 59 mm |
| Mar | 47°F / 8°C | 29°F / -2°C | 84 mm |
| Apr | 57°F / 14°C | 37°F / 3°C | 88 mm |
| May | 70°F / 21°C | 49°F / 10°C | 99 mm |
| Jun | 80°F / 27°C | 60°F / 15°C | 87 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 82 mm |
| Aug | 81°F / 27°C | 62°F / 17°C | 90 mm |
| Sep | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 72 mm |
| Oct | 62°F / 16°C | 46°F / 8°C | 105 mm |
| Nov | 47°F / 8°C | 34°F / 1°C | 58 mm |
| Dec | 37°F / 3°C | 25°F / -4°C | 61 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
- Grand Rapids Michigan Temple — Under construction (7 December 2024) · ~94 km
- Detroit Michigan Temple — Operating (October 23, 1999) · ~110 km
- Cleveland Ohio Temple — Operating (16 August 2026) · ~273 km
- Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~275 km
The Church in Michigan
- Church Membership
- 47,105
- Stakes
- 10
- Congregations
- 100
- FamilySearch Centers
- 43
- Temples
- 1
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 1 July 1973
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
- Michigan Lansing Mission Mommas Group
- Michigan Lansing Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Michigan Lansing Mission Facebook Group
- Michigan Lansing Mission 1999-02 Group
- Lansing Mission (Pres. Edwards, 2005-08) Group
- Lansing Mission (President Taylor) Group
- Lansing Mission – Pres. Glenn T. Baird Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources