Papua New Guinea Lae Mission
The Papua New Guinea Lae Mission is one of 4 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papua New Guinea, centered on Lae. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.
At a glance
- Organized1 July 2013
- Mission leadersFa’aleaga and Tili R. Young Yen began serving around July 2025, according to the Church Newsroom.
- LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Tok Pisin and English; your call letter tells you your exact language.
- WeatherNear Lae, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 85°F / 30°C) and the coolest is September (average low about 72°F / 22°C), with roughly 3,759 mm of rain a year.
- The Church herePapua New Guinea has about 46,583 Church members.
This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.
Mission office
Address & phone
- Office address
- Section 6, Lot 39 Mavaru Street, Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea
- Phone
- +675 325-2191
Source: Official Church area website official as of October 8, 2026
We haven’t verified the mission’s email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.
Mission leaders
Who leads the mission
Fa’aleaga and Tili R. Young Yen
Serving since July 2025 · new leaders expected July 2028
Source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Official Church area websitePacific Area: official news and contacts →Letters & packages
How to send 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 (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); 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.
Weather & climate
Seasons, rain & live weather
Profile: tropical, very-wet · about 3759 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F / 30°C | 76°F / 24°C | 329 mm |
| Feb | 85°F / 29°C | 76°F / 24°C | 297 mm |
| Mar | 85°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 402 mm |
| Apr | 85°F / 29°C | 75°F / 24°C | 543 mm |
| May | 84°F / 29°C | 74°F / 23°C | 490 mm |
| Jun | 83°F / 28°C | 73°F / 23°C | 478 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 72°F / 22°C | 452 mm |
| Aug | 83°F / 28°C | 72°F / 22°C | 504 mm |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 72°F / 22°C | 518 mm |
| Oct | 85°F / 30°C | 74°F / 23°C | 438 mm |
| Nov | 85°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 464 mm |
| Dec | 85°F / 30°C | 75°F / 24°C | 443 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
What you’ll speak
Tok Pisin, English
Tok Pisin is an English-based creole and Papua New Guinea's main lingua franca; many words are recognizable from English but meanings can shift.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
Closest temples & distances
- Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Temple — Under construction (22 April 2023) · about 191 mi (307 km) from Lae
The Church in Papua New Guinea
Members & congregations
- Official Languages
- Tok Pisin
- Church Membership
- 46,583
- Congregations
- 96 (33 Wards, 63 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 2
- Operating Temples
- 0
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
Time zone, currency, calling code
- Time zone
- Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Currency
- PGK
- Country code
- +675
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 3: Reconsider Travel as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2013
Culture & food
Customs & local food
- Follow mission safety guidance closely.
- Respect clan and village customs.
Foods: Mumu (earth oven), Sweet potato (kaukau), Sago
Common questions
Quick answers
Who is the mission president of the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission?
The mission leaders are Fa’aleaga and Tili R. Young Yen, who began serving around July 2025, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2028.
What is the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission office address?
An unofficial directory lists the office at Section 6, Lot 39 Mavaru Street, Boroko NCD Papua New Guinea. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.
How do I send a package to a missionary in the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission?
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. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.
What language do missionaries speak in the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission?
Most missionaries here serve in Tok Pisin and English. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.
What is the weather like in the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission?
Near Lae, the warmest month is usually January (average high about 85°F / 30°C) and the coolest is September (average low about 72°F / 22°C), with roughly 3,759 mm of rain a year. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.
When was the Papua New Guinea Lae Mission organized?
The mission was organized on 1 July 2013.
Other missions in Papua New Guinea
Other missions nearby
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources