Mission guide
England Leeds Mission
The England Leeds Mission serves Yorkshire and the North East of England from its main city, Leeds.
- English
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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.
About the mission
English is the mission language and the main language spoken in the area.
At a glance
- Country
- England
- Main city
- Leeds, 536,280 people (2021 estimate)
- Time zone
- United Kingdom time (UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer)
- Climate
- Oceanic, with mild summers, chilly winters, and moderate rainfall
- Church in the United Kingdom
- 190,066 members, 41 stakes, 298 congregations
- Church facilities
- 121 FamilySearch Centers and 2 temples
A short history of the area
Leeds became a market town and later an important production and trading centre. Canals and railways connected it with wider markets, and Queen Victoria awarded Leeds city status in 1893.
The Church here
- 1837Seven missionaries, including two members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, were sent to Britain.
- 1837, July 19The missionaries arrived in England.
- 1837, July 23The missionaries preached in Preston.
- 1837, July 30Nine new converts were baptized in Preston before an audience of more than 8,000 people.
- 1837, AugustFifty more converts were baptized during the week after the first baptismal services.
- 1950sChurch membership in Britain increased as leaders encouraged new members to remain and build the Church in their native lands.
- 1998, JuneThe Preston England Temple opened near the site of the Church's first preaching in England.
- 2013, JulyThe British Pageant, titled “Truth will prevail,” was performed on the grounds of the Preston Temple.
- 2019, OctoberRootsTech held its first family discovery conference outside Salt Lake City at London's ExCeL Convention Centre.
Temples nearby
Preston England Temple
Dedicated June 7, 1998 · About 45 miles from Leeds
Birmingham England Temple
Under construction · About 90 miles from Leeds
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
- Ey upHello or a friendly greeting
- NowtNothing
- OwtAnything
Fun facts
- The oldest-surviving film in existence, Roundhay Garden Scene, was filmed in Leeds in 1888 by Louis Le Prince.
- Leeds is associated with the invention of soda water in 1767.
- Bridgewater Place, known as The Dalek, is a 112-metre tower.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.