Friends of the Vancouver WA West Stake - Church of Jesus Christ

06/16/2026

TEMPLE TUESDAY | June 16, 2026

On Monday, crews installed the first exterior stone at the Vancouver Washington Temple. Although the initial stonework is difficult to see from the street and largely hidden behind scaffolding, it is expected to become more visible as additional stone is installed over the coming weeks.

Inside the temple, crews were framing the openings for the future stained-glass windows in the baptistry. Sheetrock installation has begun in some first-floor rooms. On the second floor, self-leveling is nearing completion, and Dusty, the construction layout robot, has mapped approximately two-thirds of the floor in preparation for the next phase of framing.

(Video by Scott Ririe, Ridgefield Washington Stake)
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06/15/2026

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square return to the Hollywood Bowl with five incredible guest artists and one extraordinary family.
This June, the Choir and Orchestra will be joined by Donny Osmond, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and the Bonner family for the Songs of Hope Benefit Concert.
Together, these artists bring decades of experience across music, Broadway, television, recording, and live performance to an unforgettable evening at one of the world’s most celebrated outdoor venues.
Join us June 24–25 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl.
Get tickets today.
100% of ticket revenue will be donated to trusted charities benefitting women and children worldwide, with donations matched by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
There will be watch parties throughout the world. Reach out to your local leaders for more information.

06/15/2026

"Jesus Christ understands our challenges, having taken on not only our sins but also our griefs, sicknesses, and frailties. Because He endured and completed the infinite atoning sacrifice, He empathizes perfectly with us. He can 'calm [our] anguish' and offers 'gentle … peace … for [our] beseeching.' He, and only He, can consider every factor that shapes who we are: our genetics, intellectual abilities, traditions, experiences, mental and emotional conditions, and every other circumstance that affects who we are. He, and only He, will eventually judge us 'according to [our] works, according to the desire of [our] hearts.'

"Because of Jesus Christ, all that is unfair in life can and will be made right. He will consecrate our afflictions for our gain. He will sanctify to us our deepest distress. He will fill with sweet a bitter cup. He will dependably and consistently make us whole. If we let Him, we will “suffer no manner of afflictions, save it [is] swallowed up in the joy of Christ.” —Elder Dale G. Renlund, "Because of Jesus Christ," general conference, Apr. 2026

Tap the link below to read Elder Renlund's full general conference address:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/46renlund?lang=eng

Artwork: "Gethsemane's Path" by Steve McGinty

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

"I have found joy in connecting with fellow Saints through the shared language of sacred music. And especially through the simple songs of Primary, the Holy Spirit has transcended language barriers and filled my heart with His whispering. In children’s voices, the love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ, has been proclaimed in clear, piercing truth."
Sister Tracy Y. Browning - October 2025 General Conference

On June 24-25, The Tabernacle at Temple Square will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. It will be 100 years since they debuted there. You can get tickets online to attend in person, or there will be watch parties across the country. Reach out to your local leaders if you have any questions. 100% of proceeds will go to charities of local organizations such as CARE, Helen Keller Intl, and The Hunger Project, with all donations matched by the Church's Humanitarian Services.

06/09/2026

Window testing is underway at the Vancouver Washington Temple, where crews are simulating rainfall at a rate of eight inches per hour while applying negative pressure inside the building to ensure the watertight performance of each window installation.

Further exterior work continues on the north and south ends of the temple. Brackets for the stone mounting system are being installed on the northwest corner as crews prepare for the first stone installation. Steel framing on the south side is beginning to outline the temple's future front entrance. Roofing on the west side of the temple is nearing completion, joining levels four and five, where roofing is already complete.

At the maintenance building, crews have installed the roof deck and are applying a protective roof coating. On the west side of the property, landscape grading continues, preparing the area for topsoil, irrigation, and future landscaping.
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06/06/2026

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.

06/03/2026

Our local Clark County Food Bank was one of the recipients of a semi truck full of 4,000 pounds of donated food from the Church just last week.

‘Jesus served others, and by serving others, I am serving Jesus,’ says one volunteer who helped stock donated food from the Church