Mission guide
Utah Layton Mission
The Utah Layton Mission serves communities north of Salt Lake City in a growing area shaped by pioneer, military, 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
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. English is the primary language of the area, while Spanish helps missionaries serve Spanish-speaking families and individuals.
At a glance
- Country
- United States, Utah
- Mission created
- January 1, 1989
- Main city
- Layton, Utah, 87,392 people (2024 estimate)
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC−7 in daylight, UTC−8 in standard time)
- Climate
- Hot summers, cold winters, and common Great Salt Lake effect snow in winter
- Church in Utah
- 2,206,370 members, 647 stakes, 5,365 congregations
A short history of the area
Layton became a city in 1950. The creation of Hill Air Force Base and wartime employment brought rapid growth. Layton later became the most populous city in Davis County, passing Bountiful in 1985.
The Church here
- 1847The first wagon company of Latter-day Saints arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24.
- 1870Utah became the first U.S. territory where women legally cast ballots.
- 1975The Utah Salt Lake City Mission, the first mission in Utah, was organized on July 1.
- 1989The Utah Layton Mission was organized on January 1.
- 2018The Layton Utah Temple was announced on April 1.
- 2020The Layton Utah Temple site was dedicated and construction began on May 23.
- 2024The Layton Utah Temple was dedicated on June 16, becoming the twenty-second temple built in Utah.
Temples nearby
Layton Utah Temple
Dedicated June 16, 2024 · Near Layton
Syracuse Utah Temple
Dedicated June 8, 2025 · Near Layton
Ogden Utah Temple
Dedicated January 18, 1972 · Near Layton
Bountiful Utah Temple
Dedicated January 8, 1995 · Near Layton
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
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
Fun facts
- Layton contributed $1.34 billion in retail sales activity in 2014, making it the second-largest market north of Salt Lake City and the seventh-largest in Utah.
- Adams Canyon is a popular hiking destination, with a trail approximately 3.7 miles out and back.
- Layton's FrontRunner station is located at the site of the former Union Pacific Layton Depot.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.