Mission guide
Chile La Serena Mission
The Chile La Serena Mission serves Spanish-speaking members and missionaries in northern Chile.
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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"Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Spanish is the mission's language. La Serena is on Chile's northern coast and serves as an important center in the region.
At a glance
- Country
- Chile
- Main city
- La Serena
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- America/Santiago
- Church in Chile
- 613,054 members, 79 stakes, 575 congregations, 11 missions
A short history of the area
Religious communities have also been part of La Serena's history. A Franciscan friary was recorded north of Santiago at La Serena in 1587, and a Capuchin mission was established there in 1857.
The Church here
- 1851–1852Elder Parley P. Pratt of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles served a mission in Chile.
- 1952Billie F. Fotheringham and his family moved to Chile, helped secure permission for missionaries to enter the country, and petitioned the Church to establish a mission.
- 1956Missionaries arrived in Chile, and the Santiago Branch was organized.
- 1961The Chilean Mission was organized.
- 1983The Santiago temple was dedicated, becoming the first temple in Spanish-speaking South America.
- 2001Chilean Saints were among the first to participate in the Perpetual Education Fund.
- 2004The Church was recognized by the Chilean government for its efforts fighting poverty.
- June 2024The Chile La Serena Mission was organized as the Church's 11th mission in Chile.
Temples nearby
Viña del Mar Chile Temple
Announced · About 215 miles from La Serena
Santiago Chile Temple
Dedicated September 15, 1983 · About 250 miles from La Serena
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Fun facts
- La Serena may refer to places in Chile, Colombia, and Spain.
- Deportes La Serena is a football club based in La Serena, Chile.
- La Serena is also the name of the winter home of William Jennings Bryan in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida.
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