Friends of the Vancouver East Stake - Washington

06/05/2026

Here’s some questions and answers about our upcoming watching party at Alderbrook Park for the Tabernacle Choir performance! Did we miss anything?

Link to tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tabernaclechoirwatchpartycentral/2182043

06/04/2026

"Because Jesus Christ knows all about best days and worst days: suffering so great that an angel was sent to strengthen Him, the betrayal of a good friend, the cross on Calvary. But His story also has a garden, a stone rolled away, and an empty tomb. Because of Him, no matter how bad things are right now, your best days are ahead."
Sister President Emily Belle Freeman - General Conference April 2026

Using the For The Strength of Youth pamphlet can be a source of inspiration and guidance, no matter your age.

06/02/2026

"Like Enoch, many of our youth today are choosing to abide with Jesus Christ. They are choosing to keep Him in their lives. They are walking with Him. They are gathering in record numbers to temples throughout the world. They wake before sunrise to participate in seminary. More are serving missions, resulting in more of God’s children being baptized than ever before. Today’s rising generation has been gifted with talents to gather and attributes of empathy and understanding. More are committed to becoming lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ."
Brother David J. Wunderli - General Conference April 2026

Our youth have an opportunity to participate in FSY each summer. At FSY, they will have the chance to meet new friends, grow their testimony, and come closer to Jesus Christ. Reach out to your local ward leaders for more information on FSY.

06/02/2026

TEMPLE TUESDAY | June 2, 2026

This week, crews are working on the exterior stone mock-up on the northwest corner of the Vancouver Washington Temple. Scaffolding is in place, and crews are setting the brackets and first stones for review before stonework continues across the temple.

Inside the temple, crews are preparing the second floor for the next phase of construction by applying a leveling layer before Dusty, the layout robot, maps wall locations and crews begin interior framing and flooring. Roofing work on level three is nearing completion now that the temple's air handling units have been installed, allowing crews to close the remaining roof section. Roofing on levels four and five is already completed.

On the west side of the temple, landscape grading is underway as crews prepare the area for future landscaping.
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05/31/2026

05/29/2026

Earlier today, on May 28, a semi-truck carrying 40,000 pounds of donated food arrived at Clark County Food Bank, bringing together civic, nonprofit and faith leaders in support of households struggling with the rising cost of food in Clark County. The delivery, part of a special JustServe and America250 service initiative, is expected to provide enough food to feed about 1,400 people for one week.

The shipment, donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will support the food bank’s network of more than 50 nonprofit agencies operating across 200 distribution sites. Together, these partnerships help get food into the hands of families during vulnerable times.

Food insecurity often affects people in ways that are not always visible, according to Emily Straw, president of Clark County Food Bank. “It’s working families, seniors, and neighbors doing everything they can to stay afloat,” Straw said. “A truckload like this helps us respond quickly, meet growing needs, and make sure more people in our community have access to the food they need without having to choose between feeding their family and covering other basic needs.”

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said many households throughout Southwest Washington continue facing financial challenges as food costs remain high. “Clark County Food Bank does important work every day supporting local families, and it’s encouraging to see The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continuing to support those efforts through food donations and volunteer service alongside many other volunteers and community organizations,” McEnerny-Ogle said.

“We are grateful for the Clark County Food Bank and the compassionate work they do every day to care for individuals and families throughout our community,” said J.R. Zundel, president of the Vancouver East Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “As followers of Jesus Christ, we believe in loving our neighbors and helping those in need. We are honored to partner with an organization whose dedicated staff and volunteers bring hope, dignity and nourishment to so many.”

The Clark County truckload was one of 250 deliveries of donated food being distributed to communities across all 50 states as part of a U.S. nationwide effort honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Photos by Cerissa Mangrum

05/27/2026

The Glad Tidings articles for the month of May have been posted and are in the link below. The articles this month include a message from Elder Wada, a celebration of Cambodian New Year, temple open houses, and more.
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05/26/2026

TEMPLE TUESDAY | May 26, 2026

Scaffolding is set in place on the northwest corner of the Vancouver Washington Temple as crews prepare to begin the first stone mock-up. The first containers of exterior stone are expected to be installed this week for test fitting and review before further installation.

Inside the temple, interior framing continues across the main floor while plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heating, and other mechanical systems continue progressing throughout levels two, three, and four. Roofing work also continues as crews move closer to completing level three.
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