Montpelier Vermont Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

09/05/2026

CES Edventure Overview

Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Time: 7:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: Montpelier Stake Center
73 Essex Way
Essex, Vermont, 5452
Younger Youth (11-13)

They will be placed into small teams in the cultural hall / gym. They will work together in an activity called 'Seminary Quest: Find Your Seat in Seminary'.

In this activity, they will learn the great things our Heavenly Father has in store for them as they continue to learn and grow by studying the gospel of Jesus Christ and how attending seminary will help in that journey.

Older Youth (14-18)

They will be in the chapel competing as teams in our gameshow-style College Cup designed around the student life, academic programs, and spiritual and educational opportunities available at BYU and BYU-Idaho.

They will gain a better understanding of how these two institutions are uniquely positioned to help prepare them for their future careers while living and learning in a Christ-centered environment.

Parents and Leaders

They are encouraged to attend a Q&A Session held in one of the larger rooms adjacent to the chapel.

Parents and leaders will be able to ask questions related to BYU and BYU-Idaho as they seek to help their youth understand the opportunities and support available at these institutions.

09/02/2026

Church Brings Truckload of Food to Support Vermont Food Needs

The Burlington-Essex Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought a truckload of food for families in need in Vermont. The shipment arrived at Feeding Champlain Valley Colchester warehouse on Wednesday morning, September 2. The shipment, originating in Salt Lake City, Utah, comes from the church’s welfare system. About 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food were delivered for Vermont use.

The church’s welfare system is financed in part through member fast offerings – the money saved by skipping two meals at least once a month. As part of their monthly fast, individuals and families pray for help and spiritual strength while sacrificing food and drink. They decide the amount of their contribution. The temporary hunger helps them have greater empathy for those in need, and they believe God recognizes their sacrifices.

“Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicate time, talents and resources to serving others both temporally and spiritually,” said Erik Worthington, President of the Montpelier Vermont Stake of the church. “The food truck coming to Burlington represents the fruits of these efforts – including work at church-owned farms and canneries. We follow our Savior’s admonition to ‘love our neighbors as ourselves.’ To feed the hungry and lift our community is a joyful, civic duty and privilege.”

08/24/2026

Local Congregation Brings Truckload of Food to Support Local Food Needs

The Burlington-Essex Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is bringing a truckload of shelf-stable food for families in need in Vermont. The shipment will arrive at Feeding Champlain Valley in Burlington on Wednesday, September 2, about 8 a.m. The shipment, originating in Salt Lake City, Utah, comes from the church’s welfare system. About 40,000 pounds of shelf-stable food is expected.

Feeding Champlain Valley, which has a 50-year-history of fighting hunger, will distribute the food. The organization is known for its commitment to address hunger through innovative programs rooted in compassion, dignity and inclusivity. The organization provides a variety of services in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties of Vermont.

The church’s welfare system is financed in part through member fast offerings – the money saved by skipping two meals at least once a month. As part of their monthly fast, individuals and families pray for help and spiritual strength while sacrificing food and drink. They decide the amount of their contribution. The temporary hunger helps them have greater empathy for those in need, and they believe God recognizes their sacrifices.

To support food assistance programs in areas like Vermont, where there are fewer members of the church, the church occasionally sends a truckload of food to support local food assistance programs.

There are seven congregations in Vermont, and the nearest church storehouse is in Massachusetts. The food being trucked to Burlington is being sent from warehouse facilities in Utah.

“Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicate time, talents and resources to serving others both temporally and spiritually,” said Erik Worthington, President of the Montpelier Vermont Stake of the church. “The food truck coming to Burlington represents the fruits of these efforts – including work at church-owned farms and canneries. We follow our Savior’s admonition to ‘love our neighbors as ourselves.’ To feed the hungry and lift our community is a joyful, civic duty and privilege.”

This is the third delivery of food from the church in the past several months. Other shipments have gone to Vermont Food Bank (in June) and HOPE in Middlebury (in October).

Feeding Champlain Valley (delivery) address: – 228 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05402

07/26/2026

The new South Royalton Rescue Squad building in Royalton is progressing. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is among those who contributed funds for this project.

07/26/2026

The new Rescue Squad building in Royalton is progressing. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is among those who contributed funds for this project.

07/23/2026

The American Red Cross recently declared an emergency blood shortage after the nation's blood supply dropped 25% in June to critically low levels. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive medical care without delay. Inventories of the most-needed blood types—including type O—are days away from crisis levels.

Donors are needed immediately to ensure hospitals have the blood they need for patients experiencing trauma, undergoing cancer treatment, facing surgery, or other medical emergencies. The American Red Cross would greatly appreciate any support you can provide.

While thousands of people have stepped up to help, unfortunately we are still not seeing enough people come out to donate. The blood supply isn't rebuilding fast enough to keep pace with hospital demand. Without additional support, the Red Cross could have less than a two-day supply of some of our most critical blood types, including O+. If just three more donors came to every blood drive over the next month, we could stabilize the nation's blood supply.

Unlike many other medical treatments, blood cannot be stockpiled. It must be continually replenished because it has a limited shelf life. Without a stable blood supply, lifesaving treatments are delayed, emergency rooms are impacted, surgeries may be postponed, and patients facing serious illnesses may have to wait for the care they need.

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

We would love to see you all there!

07/04/2026

I pray we may all enjoy celebrating our nation's independence spending time with neighbour's and friends and stand together with love for one another exemplyfying Jesus Christ teachings.

Let us also not forget the Prophetic invitation to unite in prayer and fasting tomorrow Sunday July 5th specifically to help preserve and protect the religious liberty of all people.The freedom to worship God is fundamental to the exercise of agency which was bestowed upon us by our creator and will bless our nation and the entire world if we place the God of heaven as our Leader.

Love and prayers for the knitting of hearts and the influence of God upon those that shape legislation effecting these sacred principles which so many sacrificed- so very much- for us to realize and be blessed to enjoy.

Pres Erik S Worthington

05/30/2026

Donated Food Arrives at Vermont Food Bank to Commemorate US Semiquincentennial/250th Anniversary!

As part of its observance of America’s 250th anniversary, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating a large shipment of shelf-stable food to families in need in Vermont. The shipment will arrive at Vermont Food Bank in Barre on Thursday, May 28, at about 11 a.m.
This delivery is part of a national collaboration initiated in November 2025, in which 250 truckloads of food will be donated to communities in all 50 states. The shipment originates in Salt Lake City, Utah, and draws from the church’s humanitarian resources. About 15,000 pounds of shelf-stable food is expected.
The shipment aims to transform a national commemoration into local service. It will go to Vermont Food Bank in Barre, Vermont, which has a history of successful collaboration with the church. Vermont Food Bank will coordinate the distribution of the food to local food shelves in the area.
“On the 250th anniversary of our country’s birth, we rejoice in the freedom to act as our Savior would,” said Erik Worthington, President of the Montpelier Vermont Stake of the church. “As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we follow His admonition to ‘Love our neighbors as ourselves.’ Feeding the hungry and lifting our community is a joyful civic duty and privilege.”
Past collaborations with Vermont Food Bank include deliveries of refrigerated dairy goods to Rutland during the pandemic and significant financial donations from the Christmas “Giving Machine” drive at the Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial in South Royalton.
Another large truckload of donated supplies for area food shelves is expected in September and will be distributed in the Burlington-Essex area through the church’s Burlington congregation.