Free resources about the Washington Seattle Mission:
- Mission address and phone number
- Mission map
- Video interviews with returned missionaries
- Missionary blogs
- Facebook groups
- LDS Mission t-shirts and gifts
- List of past mission presidents
- Cultural articles written by returned missionaries
- Survey with RMs
*Other Mission Pages: Washington LDS Missions.
Washington Seattle Mission Address
Here’s a recent address for the Seattle Mission. We try to keep this information up to date, but it’s a good idea to check the address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office.
Washington Seattle Mission
10675 NE 20th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone Number: 1-425-641-5050
Mission President: President Yoon Hwan Choi
Washington Seattle Mission Map
Here’s a link to the mission map for the Seattle Mission (LDS). To access the official LDS.org map for the Seattle Mission:
Videos with Seattle RMs
Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the Seattle Mission. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews.
Videos about Washington
Here are LDS-friendly educational videos about Washington. We scoured YouTube to find the best quality videos about Washington, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity.
Washington Seattle Missionary Blogs
Here’s a list of LDS missionary blogs for the Seattle Mission. This list includes the missionary’s name, URL and when their blog was updated.
Washington Seattle Mission Groups
Here are Seattle Mission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni of the mission.
- Seattle Washington Mission Facebook Group (221 members)
- Seattle Mission and Federal Way Mission Group (153 members)
- Seattle Pres. Alonzo A. Hinckley 2001-04 Group (138 members)
- Seattle Pres. James Macfarlane 1990-93 Group (124 members)
- Seattle Mission President Cutler (1987-1990) Group (88 members)
- Seattle President Bradshaw (1984-1987) Group (64 members)
- Seattle Mission Mom’s Group (2012-2015) Group (59 members)
- Seattle Mission – President Merrill C. Oaks Group (33 members)
- Seattle Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group (30 members)
- Washington Seattle Mission 2010-2013 Group (3 members)
Washington Seattle Mission T-Shirts
Here are T-shirts for the Washington Seattle Mission!
Shirt designs include Seattle Mission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you.
*Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: Seattle missionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments.
*Click here to browse Seattle Mission gifts
Seattle Mission Presidents
Here’s a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Seattle Mission.
- 2013-2016, Yoon Hwan Choi
- 2010-2013, Todd S. Larkin
- 2007-2010, Craig M. Moffat
- 2004-2007, Kevin R. Pinegar
- 2001-2004, Alonzo Hinckley
- 1998-2001, Sander L. Larson
- 1996-1998, Merrill C. Oaks
- 1993-1996, L. D. Bowerman
- 1990-1993, James L. MacFarlane
- 1987-1990, Clinton L. Cutler
- 1984-1987, R. LaMar Bradshaw
- 1981-1984, L. Dale Hanks
- 1978-1981, Alva C. Snow
- 1977-1978, Norwood C. McKoy
- 1974-1977, D. Thomas Stapley
- 1971-1974, Raymond Price
- 1969-1971, Joe E. Whitesides
Washington LDS Statistics (2015)
- Church Membership: 282,356
- Missions: 7
- Temples: 3
- Congregations: 549
- Family History Centers: 79
Helpful Articles about Washington
Seattle Missionary Survey
Here are survey responses from Seattle RMs, to give you a snapshot into what it’s like to live in the mission.
*Click here to take a survey to help pre-missionaries going to your mission.
When did you serve?
- 2013-2015 (Austin)
- 2013-2015 (Anonymous)
- 2012-2013 (Leland)
- 2013-2014 (Mekenna)
- 2013-2014 (Danielle)
- 2013-2014 (Michaelanne)
- 2009-2010 (Ross)
- 1997-1998 (Curtis)
- 1992-1994 (Scott)
- 1990-1992 (Robert)
- 1987-1989 (Matt)
- 1981-1983 (Chris)
- 1979- 1981 (Ricky)
What areas did you serve in?
- I served in Washington Seattle and Federal Way missions. Bellevue, Federal Way, Puyallup. (Anonymous)
- Burien/Tukwila/Des Moines. (Leland)
- Monroe, Sammamish, Bothel. (Mekenna)
- Burien, May Valley, Bellevue. (Danielle)
- OverLake, BeaverLake, Edmonds, Snoqualmnie, Cougar Mountain. (Michaelanne)
- North Seattle, Seattle, Burien, Auburn. (Ross)
- Monroe, Sultan, Bellevue, Oak Harbor, Bellevue, Renton, Mercer Island. (Scott)
- Burian, Marysville. (Robert)
- “U” district, Kirkland, Stanwood. (Chris)
- Arlington, Camino Island/ Burion and Demoines/ Sea Tac Area/Monroe/Bremerton/Bellevue/Lynwood. (Ricky)
What were some favorite foods?
- TERIYAKI!!!!
- Polynesian food! (Anonymous)
- Sea food. (Leland)
- Pho, salmon, crab. (Mekenna)
- Mexican food! (Danielle)
- KimChi, fried rice, Pho. (Michaelanne)
- Ivar’s Clam Chowder, Bubble Tea (don’t worry, it doesn’t actually contain tea), Chicken from any of the hundreds of Teriyaki Stands in Seattle. . . and of course, any fresh seafood. (Ross)
- Hot Wings. (Curtis)
- I always loved trying new foods. Filipino food and Asian food are some of the best. (Scott)
- Chilli Mac. (Robert)
- Korean sandwiches, Yakima Street, Tacoma. (Matt)
- Avocado, artichokes, strawberries, figs, cheese! (Chris)
- Deer Steaks, Members dinners. (Ricky)
What was a funny experience?
- Me: Why is that person’s hair green? Trainer: It’s Seattle, don’t worry about it. (Austin)
- My companion forgot his shoes when we left our house. He didn’t realize until we drove to the farthest corner of our area. (Anonymous)
- There were a few times where my companion and I would be contacting on a busy street or park and would offer to pray with whoever we were talking with. As we were praying with any evangelical, they would shout and speak during our prayers things like, “Amen, that’s right, bless us!” We would try so hard not to laugh. (Mekenna)
- Once during a church tour, the man we were showing around asked if he could say a prayer in the chapel. We said of course! He knelt down and fell asleep and we couldn’t wake him up for almost twenty minutes. (Danielle)
- Hmmm…..there were a ton- it’s really hard to pick. But this is the best mission ever. It’s hard work, but a ton of fun. (Michaelanne)
- Leaving our cellphone on top of our car before driving away, we heard a loud thump as we ran over it and it was flipped around the tire around the wheel well. We didn’t realize what it was until we got home. (Ross)
- Asking a family to produce a “Greenie Meal” for my first son. They went all in with green vegetables, green juice, green rice and green chicken! He didn’t know was going on. I asked him after the meal if he enjoyed it and if he thought anything was strange about it. He didn’t even notice! (Curtis)
- I took things too seriously however there was a time when a group of us went to a local beach. It was outstanding to have some fun and we recreated the mountain of the Lord. (Scott)
- My First Day, we had two calls for investigators that said they where suppose to be baptized. (Ricky)
What was a crazy experience?
- Saw a woman get stabbed. (Anonymous)
- Driving in Seattle. (Leland)
- The only real dangerous situation we experienced was being out in the middle of the woods, walking up and down mile long. Driveways in the dark. We had an almost encounter with a baby bear! (Mekenna)
- One time, we had a guy come to church that we had never met before. We were really excited until we found out that he thought he was a vampire that could tell the future and he asked if he could drink my blood. (Danielle)
- I was serving out in Sammish and there was a HUGE wind storm- tons of trees were falling everywhere, roads were getting blocked and none of the members we tried were home. So we got permission from our district leader to go back to the apartment early. The power was out when we got back and didn’t turn back on until the morning. The next day when we left heading to church where we normally parked, a tree had fallen on top of the car that was parked there. We were lucky that wasn’t our car. (Michaelanne)
- We were stopped one night on Ambaum Blvd by a man with a large faucet head who threatened us and demanded our money. My companion and I talked our way out of it. (Ross)
- The most dangerous experience was going to the temple with a member and somebody cut us off and we did a 360 down the highway. (Scott)
- Doored by pinto station wagon. (Matt)
- Two sister missionaries went to the navel yard to teach a sailor! (Chris)
- Pig Roast in Monroe, Washington. (Ricky)
What was a spiritual experience?
- Seeing investigators realize the gospel was true. (Anonymous)
- Teaching the gospel to the Chuukese, Jewish, and working with other great missionaries. (Leland)
- What wasn’t a spiritual experience?! In general, I was always overcome by the spirit when a Chinese individual who knew nothing about God or their purpose on earth felt a higher power and prayed for the first time. Their lives dramatically changed in front of my eyes and it was overwhelming the love I felt for them. (Mekenna)
- The very last transfer of my mission, my companion and I baptized a man that I had briefly contacted the first week of my mission. Sometimes you sow and sometimes you reap. (Danielle)
- Hmmm…well lots and lots. from studying to interacting with the different people you meet, it’s hard to pick one. (Michaelanne)
- Fasting and praying with the mission president, then praying in a church classroom to know if The Church was true. (Ross)
- Spending family home evenings with members and member meals, and taking members to the temple. (Scott)
- Much too long and plentiful to type here. (Chris)
- There were so many and all where Great! The one I talk about the most was the Zehrung Family in Burion, Washington. (Ricky)
What are some interesting facts about the Seattle Mission?
- Both missions were awesome. (Anonymous)
- People say it rains every day all day. But the rain is more of like a mist and it doesn’t rain all day every day. When I first got to Seattle, I couldn’t get over how amazingly clean it smelled… But there are a lot of Asian people and families from India. Teriyaki restaurants are in every shopping center. (Mekenna)
- It’s a singing mission. High expectations. Look up. Fun with the spirit. (Michaelanne)
- I spoke Marshallese, I worked on a college campus, I met three apostles, One area is on an island accessible only by boat. (Ross)
- Our mission is now four different missions. (Scott)
- The Seattle Temple being built and taking people through on the tours. (Ricky)
What was the weather like?
- If you can not see Mt. Rainier its raining, if you can see Mt. Rainier its about to rain. (Austin)
- Rained all the time. (Anonymous)
- Enjoyed the wet weather. (Leland)
- The summers are beautiful, warm, and a bit humid. The winters are long, overcast, and there is very light rain almost constantly. (Danielle)
- Rainy!! 😀 My favorite. (Michaelanne)
- Cool, overcast, drizzling rain. ALWAYS. (Ross)
- One summer in Sultan, it didn’t rain for weeks and weeks. It was so hot! It was the only time on my mission it wasn’t raining. Normally my companion and I would head out on our bikes in the morning and come back for lunch soaking wet. We would toss our clothes in the dryer, eat lunch and put our now dry clothes back on and get back to work. (Curtis)
- Perfect Seattle weather. (Scott)
- Rain. (Robert)
- Cold! I’m from California and was not use to that kind of cold! (Chris)
- Beautiful weather and a lot of rain. I Loved it all. (Ricky)
Any things you really like about the area/people?
- The weather, different cultures. (Anonymous)
- Many different cultures. The Saints are great where ever you go. (Leland)
- The people for the most part knew what they wanted in life. Families were comfortable and satisfied with their choices. It wasn’t until we prayed with them for read from the Book Of Mormon, that they realized their life was lacking something. I learned to love unconditionally, and be prepared to help people overcoming addictions. (Mekenna)
- The people were welcoming, loving, generous, and often very humble. (Danielle)
- Rain. All the green trees, the people for the most part were nice. If you are in Bellevue you’ll meet a ton of Indians from India as well as Asians and it’s very diverse and most of the time they don’t speak any English so you either find some one who does or attempt to learn it while pointing at pictures from pamphlets that are in their language. (Michaelanne)
- It’s the mot beautiful area in the country. The people are intelligent, inquisitive and open minded. Seattle demands a missionary who studies tirelessly, who is intelligent, open and socially/emotionally perceptive. (Ross)
- Although there was a lot of anti throughout the mission, people would at least give you the time of day. It’s not like in the east where people just ignore you. Every people who didn’t like the church at least gave you a little respect. (Curtis)
- Everything thing, my mission changed my life and I now live in my old mission. (Scott)
- Fun to talk with. (Robert)
- So kind, generous and loving. (Chris)
- The members were the Greatest help bringing people into the Church. (Ricky)
Any packing/clothing advice?
- Washable slacks, rain jackets, slip on shoes. (Anonymous)
- As a girl, I would say bring nice shoes, not cheap ones. I am so glad I bought a little bit nicer shoes because they lasted much longer than my companions, and they were water proof as well. Layers will be your friend. Sweaters are an every day necessity. (Mekenna)
- Don’t bother with an umbrella! You’ll never use it and the locals will make fun of you for having it. Do bring lot’s of leggings for the winter, as well as a waterproof coat. (Danielle)
- Get good rain shoes and a rain coat with a hood because some don’t come with one especially if you’re on bike, you’ll want a hood. (Michaelanne)
- Get a pair of comfortable waterproof black boots – a pair you can wear with a suit. Especially on campus and in Seattle City proper, you need to look sharp. Get advice from others if you are not especially fashion savvy. (Ross)
- I never used my trench coat. I only ever wore my suit to church, district and zone meetings. Otherwise it was white shirt, dockers and my gortex coat. (Curtis)
- Nice white shirts and lots of ties. (Scott)
- Pack lite. Bring your camera. (Robert)
- A very warm coat! Had a friend send me theirs, she served in Chicago! (Chris)
- Rain gear a plus. The rest you will figure out as you transfer from place to place. (Ricky)
What blessings did you receive from serving a mission?
- Too many to count. (Anonymous)
- Getting to know more of the Gospel. Understanding other cultures more. Working with Jewish people and becoming more acquainted with LDS Jews. (Leland)
- One blessing that I received was the opportunity to see others as the Savior did. As we walked by someone, we were directed by the Spirit to talk to them and share a specific message just for them. But that is only conditional to obedience and humility. (Mekenna)
- I’ve received more blessings than I know how to count. I am a completely different person now. But most of all, I would say that I learned how to receive my own answers from the Spirit and the lean on the Lord for absolutely everything in my life. (Danielle)
- I received so many blessings, but the one that I think about a lot and has helped me the most is while I was serving my mother died, and I had the strength to go on and not get distracted by it. I lean back on that a ton, especially when life gets hard. (Michaelanne)
- A remission of sins, an unshakable testimony, emotional maturity, an incredible work ethic and lifelong friendships. Many, many more. (Ross)
- My life was changed forever. (Scott)
- I continue to receive blessings to this day! A strong testimony of the gospel. (Chris)
- Knowing that the Lord’s work is still going on when you see investigators’ children come home from their mission after you been home for years. (Ricky)
What are some skills you gained?
- Starting conversations with people I don’t know, how to take care of myself. (Anonymous)
- I learned that people are not so scary. With so many people in a small geographical area I learned to be outgoing and talk to anyone about anything. (Mekenna)
- I learned how to work hard, plan, navigate conflict with another person peacefully, study, live on a budget, and prioritize everything in my life. (Danielle)
- Effective scripture study, how to make cake shakes and Nutella shakes, learning to have the pure love of Christ and loving your companion, investigator or anyone else- even if your having a hard time, it really does help. It gives you a different perspective. (Michaelanne)
- The ability to work hard, to focus on one goal relentlessly. To speak even when nervous, to approach a stranger, to love others. To recognize the Spirit. (Ross)
- Patience and teaching. (Scott)
- Talking more. (Robert)
- Public speaking. (Chris)
- About to talk to anyone about the church and not be afraid about sharing your testimony. (Ricky)
What do you wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission?
- That it goes by way to fast. (Anonymous)
- Some customs of the Chuukese people. More about the scriptures and specifically Jewish history. (Leland)
- Have fun. A mission shouldn’t be brutal and serious. Take time to be yourself and let go. It is important to remain you as well as a missionary. Have fun with the Spirit. (Mekenna)
- I wish I had known that serving a mission isn’t about my growth, my learning, or my testimony, it’s about thinking about other people and their needs. (Danielle)
- Hmmmm….I’m not really sure I ever really thought about that….maybe that preparation day ends at 6pm so it’s not actually all day, like most people think. (Michaelanne)
- That a mission is more like normal life than I anticipated. You will make very close friends. The mission president and his wife become like your father and mother. Your missionary work becomes your job. It is hard, but there are many, many good times, there are friends who you will make and who will help and love you. You can do it. I wish I knew how much the Lord supports His missionaries. I wish I had known how very valuable the experience would be. (Ross)
- I wish I never gave up on the piano when I was younger. Playing the piano would have been a nice skill to have while serving. (Curtis)
- I wish I had a better knowledge of the scriptures. (Scott)
- More about The Church. (Robert)
- Spent more time studying before I left. (Chris)
- Not a thing. The Spirit will be all you need with you…the Spirit and the members will do the rest. (Ricky)
Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries called to Seattle?
- Have High Expectations. Obey today, understand tomorrow. Forget yourself and go to work. (Austin)
- Find your testimony before you go on your mission. (Anonymous)
- Prepare as much as possible. (Leland)
- Washington is a glorious place! Commit yourself to the work and you will find miracles right and left. (Mekenna)
- Humble yourself. It will make everything easier. Submit to the Lord’s will and love your companion no matter what. Humility makes developing all the other Christlike attributes easier. (Danielle)
- I guess the only advice I can give is to have fun with the Spirit. It is possible and I still strive to do that now that I’m a returned missionary and it’s changed my life so much. and always strive to be exactly obedient. I know that as you do that and listen to the Spirit and your leaders and your companion, you will have a successful mission, and you’ll know what it means for you to have a successful mission. (Michaelanne)
- Many, many of the dearest and most cherished memories you will make in your entire life, will come during the next two years. Perhaps the dearest and closest friends you will ever have will be made in the next two years. You will feel the Spirit, and the presence of the Lord more in the next two years than any other time in your life, BY FAR. It is quite possibly the best thing you will ever do. (Ross)
- Do what you’re supposed to do and it’ll be the best experience of your life. But still be you. You are going to serve somewhere because it’s who you are that’s going to touch someone. This person may have heard the message before but it’s your personality and the way you deliver it that’s going to make the difference. Don’t become “Holier than thou” just because you’re a missionary. If you’re a big baseball fan, it’s okay to talk about that as a full time missionary. If you enjoy cooking, show others how to cook. That’s fine too. (Curtis)
- Prepare for many trials in your life, but know nothing is impossible. (Scott)
- Read The Book of Mormon more than once. (Robert)
- Enjoy every minute, obey the rules and know your Heavenly Father will lead you to those ready to hear the gospel. (Chris)
- The Church is true and Joseph Smith restored the gospel back to the earth and there is a prophet of God on the Earth today. (Ricky)
What was a funny language mistake?
- Started talking to a Tongan in Samoan. (Anonymous)
- Trying to sing in Chuukese. (Leland)
- Early in my mission, I thought I had asked a ten-year old if he would live worthy to enter the temple. Instead I had accidentally asked him if he wanted to drink wine. (Danielle)
- Pork out was changed to Pig out. (Ricky)
- I once said, “Christ’s ****” at a doorstep instead of “Christ’s Resurrection”. Totally inappropriate. My companion told everyone about that one. (Curtis)
Brit (Washington Seattle Mission)
–Paraphrased from Brit’s mission interview–
Mission Info
The Washington Seattle mission is different, because we had to run everywhere we went. For the first nine months, we would run everywhere we went. We ran from the church to our car, we ran from door to door. That was a rule my first mission president had. That blessed me a lot and helped me be diligent. My next mission president didn’t keep it as a rule, but as a suggestion. I ran for my whole mission. Yes, I lost weight from running so much. Seattle is a melting pot. I served in five different areas. I served in south Seattle, which is very diverse. There are people and religions from everywhere: Africa, Asia, the Polynesian islands, lots of Spanish speakers. I met people from everywhere. It rains a lot. My second mission said to drink the rain. If I could go back, I would go see the coast. It’s so pretty and I never got to serve there. I would visit some families and wards where I served to. I thought I would only be eating seafood, but it isn’t really that much. It’s very rainy. I got to ride in a car my whole mission. A lot of missionaries walk or ride bikes, but I was blessed to have a car the whole mission. There is a lot of metro transit there that missionaries take when they’re downtown. You may learn to eat with chopsticks. Our mission president was from South Korea, so you get a lot more Korean food. Seattle has the best teriyaki places. We had to use flat metal chopstick in the mission home and that was hard. I started in the area of Skyway. It was kind of ghetto, but I’m grateful for it. My next area was east of downtown Seattle. Then I went north of Seattle. I spent a lot of my time in more suburban areas. I love every single area. The people were all different and unique. I loved every one. I’m still in contact with the people there.