Mission guide
Colorado Fort Collins Mission
A guide to the Colorado Fort Collins Mission, centered in a historic Colorado city with English and Spanish-speaking communities.
- English
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"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
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. Families will find a community shaped by agriculture, education, outdoor recreation, and a long history of Church activity in Colorado.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Fort Collins (170,924 estimated residents in 2024)
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC−7 in standard time)
- Climate
- Cold semi-arid, with warm to hot summers, moderately cold winters, and about 51.4 inches of annual snowfall
- Church in Colorado
- 148,945 members, 36 stakes, 315 congregations, 4 missions
A short history of the area
The town was platted in 1867, became the county seat in 1868, and was incorporated in 1873. Colorado Agricultural College, now Colorado State University, was founded in 1870. Today, Fort Collins is known for its university, historic Old Town, extensive bikeways, and brewing industry.
The Church here
- 1846A wagon train of 43 Church members camped at Fort Pueblo in Colorado after its journey was postponed.
- 1896A mission was established in Colorado.
- 1897The first congregation of the Church in Colorado was organized in January.
- 1909Missionaries campaigned against the growing number of saloons in Colorado.
- 1931A Church branch was established in Fort Collins after Latter-day Saint faculty members and their families arrived at Colorado State University.
- 1940The Fort Collins branch became independent on June 30, when the Denver Stake was organized.
- 1986The Denver Colorado Temple was completed, after which the Church received wider publicity in Colorado.
- 2016The Fort Collins Colorado Temple was formally dedicated on October 16.
Temples nearby
Fort Collins Colorado Temple
Dedicated October 16, 2016 · Near Fort Collins
Denver Colorado Temple
Dedicated October 24, 1986 · About 60 miles from Fort Collins
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
Foods to try
- Sugar beets (an important local agricultural product)
- Horse-chestnuts (a tree associated with Fort Collins)
- Lamb and sheep products (sheep were part of the area's agricultural history)
- Craft beer (Fort Collins has more than 20 breweries)
Fun facts
- Fort Collins has more than 280 miles of designated bikeways and was named the No. 1 city in the United States for cycling by PeopleForBikes in 2018.
- The city's former trolley system began in 1907, closed in 1951, and returned as a seasonal heritage service in 1984.
- Fort Collins was the setting of the balloon boy hoax on October 15, 2009.
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