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How to meet the missionaries in San Clemente
You can ask to meet the missionaries by filling out a short form on the Church's website, or by sending a request through our requests page. They are volunteers who serve in the San Clemente area, and a visit is free, with no pressure to join anything.
Who the missionaries are
Latter-day Saint missionaries are volunteers. Most are young men and women in their late teens or twenties who serve full time for a period of roughly a year and a half to two years, and some are older couples. They pay their own way or are supported by family and the Church. They are not paid.
Missionaries are assigned to a local area by the Church. They teach people who ask to learn, offer service in the community and support the local ward.
What a visit involves
A visit usually lasts a half hour or so. You choose the place: your home, a park, a church building or a video call. The missionaries will share a message about Jesus Christ, answer your questions and invite you to read something before the next visit. They may offer a prayer, and you are free to take part or listen.
You decide whether to meet again. You can ask a friend or family member to join. If you want to stop, say so, and they will honor that.
How to ask
The most direct way is the Church's own meet with missionaries page. If you prefer to begin with a question, use our requests page or the contact page. You can also come to a Sunday service and say hello. The visit page tells you where and when.
If you are curious but not ready to meet anyone, you can read at your own pace on ComeUntoChrist or ask for a free Book of Mormon.
Questions
Does it cost anything to meet the missionaries?
No. Their time and teaching are free.
Do I have to join the Church?
No. You can learn and stop at any time.
Can I meet them online?
Yes. Video visits are an option on the Church's request form.
Are the missionaries from San Clemente?
They are assigned to serve here and may come from anywhere in the world.