Hopefully this will be the one and only post I make myself. Yesterday, Garrett, now officially Elder Whitchurch, departed for Utah. He spent the night with his Whitchurch grandparents, and today he entered the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC). For the next two weeks, he’ll continue learning how to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ and prepare to represent Him to the people of the Tempe, Arizona Mission. We send
Weekly Mission Letters
September 12, 2025
Arizona Tempe Mission
Located in the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Arizona Tempe Mission includes the city of Tempe, home to Arizona State University. The climate is desert with high temperatures in the summer and mild winters. Tempe is known for its vibrant collegiate atmosphere, cultural diversity, and outdoor recreational opportunities, such as those provided by Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. English is the dominant language, with a significant