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Washington Yakima Mission
The Washington Yakima Mission serves families in a historic Central Washington region known for orchards, hops, and wide open skies.
- 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.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Yakima, Washington (96,968 people in the 2020 census)
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8 standard time; UTC-7 daylight time)
- Climate
- Cold semi-arid, with hot summers, cool winters, and a Mediterranean precipitation pattern
- Church in Washington
- 278,576 members, 62 stakes, 473 congregations
- Mission languages
- English and Spanish
A short history of the area
When the Northern Pacific Railroad bypassed the original settlement in 1884, more than 100 buildings were moved to the nearby depot site. The new city was called North Yakima until its name was changed to Yakima in 1918.
The Church here
- 1854Four missionaries serving in California were sent to labor in the Washington and Oregon territories, and enough converts joined to form a congregation along the Lewis River.
- 1880sMany Church members helped build Washington railroads connected with the Northern Pacific Oregon Short Line.
- 1911After a convert died, her grave was dedicated secretly at night because of strong animosity against Church members in Washington.
- 1930Washington had 1,900 Church members in eight congregations, with chapels in Everett, Spokane, Seattle, and Olympia.
- 1980The Seattle Washington Temple was completed.
- 1999The Spokane Washington Temple was completed and dedicated.
- 2001The Columbia River Washington Temple was completed and dedicated.
Temples nearby
Columbia River Washington Temple
Dedicated November 18, 2001 · About 60 miles from Yakima
Moses Lake Washington Temple
Dedicated September 17, 2023 · About 70 miles from Yakima
Tacoma Washington Temple
Announced · About 100 miles from Yakima
Seattle Washington Temple
Dedicated November 17, 1980 · About 110 miles from Yakima
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
Foods to try
- Yakima Valley apples (apples grown in the region)
- Yakima Valley peaches (peaches grown in the region)
- Yakima Valley cherries (cherries grown in the region)
- Yakima Valley hops (hops grown for brewing)
Fun facts
- As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produced 77% of all hops grown in the United States.
- More than 90 wineries are located in the Yakima Valley.
- The 20-mile Yakima Greenway includes parks, paved paths, and nature reserves along the Yakima and Naches rivers.
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