Mission guide

Washington DC North Mission

The Washington DC North Mission serves the Washington, D.C., area, where missionaries speak English and Spanish.

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I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission

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About the mission

The Washington DC North Mission is associated with the Washington, D.C., area. Silver Spring is its main city, and the mission is part of the Church's work in the eastern United States.

Missionaries in the area speak English and Spanish. Families may also hear Spanish in homes and congregations throughout the region.

At a glance

Country: United States
Main city: Silver Spring
Languages: English and Spanish
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5/-4)
Church in Washington: 278,576 members, 62 stakes, 473 congregations
Missions in Washington: 7

A short history of the area

Washington has a long history of Church activity. In 1854, four missionaries serving in California were sent to labor in the Washington and Oregon territories. That same year, enough converts joined to form a congregation along the Lewis River.

Church membership grew over the following decades. By 1930, Washington had 1,900 Church members in eight congregations. Many more members came to the state in the early 1940s after the completion of Grand Coulee Dam.

The Church here

1854Four missionaries were sent to labor in the Washington and Oregon territories, and a congregation formed along the Lewis River.
1930Church membership in Washington reached 1,900 members in eight congregations.
1980The Seattle Washington Temple was completed.
1986The Washington D.C. Mission was reorganized into the Washington D.C. North and Washington D.C. South missions on July 1.
1999The Spokane Washington Temple was completed and dedicated.
2001The Columbia River Washington Temple was completed and dedicated.

Temples nearby

Washington D.C. Temple

Dedicated November 19, 1974 · About 35 miles from Silver Spring

Winchester Virginia Temple

Under construction · About 60 miles from Silver Spring

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Temple

Announced · About 90 miles from Silver Spring

Richmond Virginia Temple

Dedicated May 7, 2023 · About 100 miles from Silver Spring

The Book of Mormon here

Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.

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Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

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Foods to try

Half-smoke (a smoked sausage served in a bun, associated with the Washington, D.C., area)
Maryland crab cakes (cakes made with blue crab meat and seasoning)
Steamed blue crab with Old Bay seasoning (a Chesapeake Bay tradition)
Chesapeake oysters (local oysters often served raw or cooked)

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