Mission guide
Indiana Indianapolis Mission
The Indiana Indianapolis Mission serves Indiana, with Indianapolis at the center of a state shaped by travel, service, and Church history.
- 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.
About the mission
The mission uses English and Spanish. These languages help missionaries connect with people in communities across Indiana.
At a glance
- Country
- United States (Indiana)
- Main city
- Indianapolis (887,642 residents in 2020, consolidated city and county)
- Area
- Indiana
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC−5 standard, UTC−4 daylight)
- Climate
- Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters
- Church in Indiana
- 48,878 members, 13 stakes, 102 congregations
A short history of the area
The state government moved to Indianapolis in 1825, and the National Road opened through the town in 1827. Indianapolis Union Station opened in 1853 as the world’s first station of its kind. In 1970, city and county governments consolidated under Unigov.
The Church here
- 1831Missionaries preached in Madison, Unionville, and Vienna, Indiana, and organized congregations.
- 1832Church President Joseph Smith visited Greenville for one month.
- 1843Branches of the Church were present in 30 Indiana counties.
- 1913Church members in Indianapolis rented a hall, and the Indianapolis branch was organized that year.
- 1927Members built a meetinghouse in Indianapolis, which Church President Heber J. Grant dedicated.
- 1959The Indianapolis stake was created.
- 2008After catastrophic floods in southern Indiana, Latter-day Saint volunteers distributed supplies and cleared debris.
- 2012After tornadoes, Church members helped with cleanup efforts in Bloomington, New Albany, Perkin, Borden, and Henryville.
- 2015The Indianapolis Indiana Temple was dedicated.
Temples nearby
Indianapolis Indiana Temple
Dedicated August 23, 2015 · Near Indianapolis
Cincinnati Ohio Temple
Announced · About 100 miles from Indianapolis
Louisville Kentucky Temple
Dedicated March 19, 2000 · About 105 miles from Indianapolis
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
Foods to try
- Pork tenderloin sandwich (a breaded pork cutlet served on a bun)
- Sugar cream pie (a creamy Indiana pie with a simple sugar filling)
- Beef Manhattan (open-faced roast beef served with mashed potatoes and gravy)
- Choc-Ola (a chocolate-flavored milk drink)
Fun facts
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children’s museum in the world, with 433,000 square feet of exhibit space.
- The Indianapolis 500 is considered the world’s largest single-day sporting event.
- Indianapolis Union Station was the first station of its kind in the world when it opened in 1853.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.