Mission guide
Maryland Baltimore Mission
The Maryland Baltimore Mission connects missionaries with a historic Maryland city known for harbor life, service, and strong local traditions.
- 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
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. Families can expect a mission shaped by Maryland’s long history, active communities, and four-season climate.
At a glance
- Country
- United States (Maryland)
- Main city
- Baltimore (585,708 residents in 2020)
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC−5)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with hot humid summers, mild spring and autumn, and occasional winter snow
- Church in Maryland
- 44,671 members, 10 stakes, 84 congregations
A short history of the area
Baltimore became a city in 1796–1797 and an independent city in 1851. The city played important roles in the War of 1812, the railroad industry, the Civil War, and the growth of the Inner Harbor.
The Church here
- 1841Latter-day Saint missionary John Murdock arrived in Baltimore.
- 1842The Mormon Expositor, a Church paper in Baltimore, began publication.
- First half of 1844Latter-day Saint leaders representing Joseph Smith’s U.S. presidential campaign held a nominating convention and attended Whig and Democratic conventions in Baltimore.
- June 1899The Maryland Conference, an early name for a mission district, was organized.
- 1901The first Maryland Conference was held in Baltimore.
- 1914Women of the Baltimore Branch Relief Society collected and mended clothing and made quilts for people in need.
- 1923The first branch was organized in Baltimore in April, and an existing church was purchased for use as a meeting place.
- 1935The Baltimore Chapel was dedicated.
- 1940The first stake in Maryland was centered on Washington, D.C.
Temples nearby
Washington D.C. Temple
Dedicated November 19, 1974 · About 17 miles from Baltimore
Harrisburg Pennsylvania Temple
Announced · About 70 miles from Baltimore
Winchester Virginia Temple
Under construction · About 85 miles from Baltimore
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
Dedicated September 18, 2016 · About 90 miles from Baltimore
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
- Maryland blue crabs (steamed local crabs, often seasoned with Old Bay)
- Crab cakes (cakes made with Maryland crab meat)
- Pit beef (slow-cooked beef served Baltimore-style)
- Chicken box (chicken wings with French fries)
Fun facts
- Baltimore was briefly the capital of the United States while the Second Continental Congress met there from December 1776 to February 1777.
- The 1814 British bombardment of Baltimore inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
- Lexington Market, founded in 1782, is one of the oldest continuously operating public markets in the United States.
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