Mission guide
Texas Dallas East Mission
The Texas Dallas East Mission serves communities around Dallas and East Texas in English and Spanish.
- 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 serve in English and Spanish. Families can expect a mix of growing cities, smaller communities, hot summers, and mild winters across the area.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Dallas, 1,304,379 residents in the 2020 census
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6 standard time)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with very hot summers, mild winters, spring storms, and about 39.1 inches of rain each year
- Church in Texas
- 395,964 members, 83 stakes, 756 congregations
- Languages
- English and Spanish
A short history of the area
Rail lines helped Dallas become a major business and trading center in 1873. The city later became an important center for cotton, oil, business, transportation, and culture. Dallas is also known by names such as Big D, D-Town, Triple D, and 214.
The Church here
- 1850sMissionaries preached in Texas.
- 1875Proselytizing resumed in Texas.
- 1952The first stake in Texas was organized in El Paso.
- 1984The Dallas Texas Temple was dedicated in October as the first temple in Texas.
- 1993Astronaut Richard A. Searfoss of League City became the first Latter-day Saint to pilot a space shuttle.
- 2019The Texas Dallas East Mission was among eight new missions announced in November.
- 2021The Church helped open the Houston Family Transfer Center in partnership with Christian, Catholic, Adventist, YMCA, and local food bank organizations.
Temples nearby
Dallas Texas Temple
Dedicated October 19, 1984 · Near Dallas
Fairview Texas Temple
Under construction · About 25 miles from Dallas
Fort Worth Texas Temple
Opening soon · About 40 miles from Dallas
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 estás?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Texas barbecue (slow-cooked meat, often served with barbecue sauce)
- Tex-Mex (Texas-style Mexican-inspired food)
- Authentic Mexican cuisine (regional Mexican dishes found throughout Dallas)
- Frozen margarita (a blended frozen drink invented by Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez in 1971)
Fun facts
- Dallas is the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States without a navigable link to the sea.
- Fair Park is the world’s largest collection of Art Deco exhibit buildings, art, and sculptures.
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit began operating the first light rail system in Texas in 1996.
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