This ward’s Instagram is pure joy. Here’s how they do it

Based on their social media, the Saratoga Springs 12th Samoan Ward seems like they’re having fun all the time.
To date, over 500 students have participated in courses focused on developing career-ready skills and strengthening faith.
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“I fell in love with the way you can look at ... a picture of the Savior, and feel the story a little more,” says Holly Metcalf.
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One hundred percent of ticket sale revenues from the concert will be donated to trusted charities.
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Everything changes when we face adversity at the Lord’s side.
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April 16, 2026 03:54 PM MDT
“With Power and Authority” is now available for purchase at Deseret Book and deseretbook.com.
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April 15, 2026 10:32 AM MDT
Starting on May 18, the public can tour replicas of a celestial room and baptismal font.
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The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.
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April 10, 2026 11:30 AM MDT
There were more talks in a four-session conference than there were in October for the final five-session conference.
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April 10, 2026 10:16 AM MDT
“Life is not bleak. It is not dark. There is light.”
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April 09, 2026 11:03 AM MDT
The Church partnered with the Black 14 Philanthropy and College Football Hall of Fame to donate 36,000 pounds of food.
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May 15, 2023 11:15 AM MDT
On New Years Day 2023, Conlon and Rachel Bonner awoke to find that their 9-month-old son Joshua had passed away.
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May 15, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Marguerite Gong Hancock is a techno-optimist in Silicon Valley whose family roots, faith, and passion for humanity inspire her to bring an abundant life to civilizations worldwide.
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May 13, 2023 06:07 PM MDT
The Utah Shakespeare Festival invites you to enjoy its spectacular 63rd season, offering an enriching cultural experience that captivates audiences of all ages. Nestled in the scenic mountains of Cedar City, Utah, the Festival has become a cherished tradition for theatre lovers, families, and newcomers alike. It is not too early to purchase tickets for the 2024 season. The play lineup includes Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, The Winter’s Tale, The Taming of the Shrew, and Much Ado About Nothing, along with the hilarious The 39 Steps, the moving Silent Sky, and the inspirational The Mountaintop. The season runs from June 17 through October 5.
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May 12, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
Marcia heard her grandmother constantly pray for her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends—and that example changed her life.
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May 11, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Let a little bit of the Primary spirit into your home each week as you help you little ones learn to love Primary.
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May 10, 2023 01:48 PM MDT
Grandpa Beck’s Games have brought families and friends together with games like Cover Your Assets, Skull King, and Gnoming A Round. Here’s how perseverance, trial and error, and a whole lot of faith have helped them rise to success.
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May 10, 2023 12:11 PM MDT
“My husband has been unemployed for several years, and I don’t see him making any efforts to provide for us. How can I overcome my resentment?”
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May 10, 2023 11:46 AM MDT
Read these fun facts about the Becks and their successful card game company.
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The Church-supported organization NuDay provides relief to earthquake victims, including children, in Türkiye and northern Syria.
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