Service and faith in Jesus Christ helping Venezuelans after deadly earthquakes

‘Relying on the Lord does not mean we will not have trials, it means we are not alone in them,’ says stake president

Published: July 8, 2026, 3:22 p.m. MDT

Damaged buildings stand a day after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026. Juan Pablo Arraez, Associated Press

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Venezuela are turning to their faith in Jesus Christ as they work to recover and rebuild after two deadly earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, June 24.

Caracas Venezuela Stake President Fidel Alberto Castillo Gomez wrote to the Church News that the earthquakes had a significant impact within the boundaries of his stake. Approximately six buildings collapsed within the boundaries, and many other residential structures were affected.

But despite the uncertainty faced by many families, members have relied on the Lord by acting with “faith, prudence and Christlike love,” President Castillo said.

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