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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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Elder Isaac Heninger of Searsville, New Brunswick, Canada, suffered a traumatic head injury and passed away on May 8, 2023.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the rededication and open house dates for the St. George Utah Temple.
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May 08, 2023 12:00 PM MDT
Scott and Ashley Laneri share the stories behind two very different adoptions and the miracles that brought their family together.
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Fun
May 08, 2023 11:04 AM MDT
How do people react to meeting missionaries on their doorstep? Watch this hilarious TikTok video to see one couple’s reaction.
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May 05, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
Are people creating uplifting media in today’s world? Is there anyone helping to bring those creations to light? If those people exist, where can we find them?
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May 05, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
In a world of higher interest rates and rising inflation, most of us are feeling the sting—especially when it comes to real estate. The recent inventory shortage, both for existing and newly built homes, has made the housing market feel more like a jungle with competing offers and a slew of buyers fighting for the same property.
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May 05, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
When one woman’s mission ended sooner than she wanted, she felt her ancestors’ support in taking her next steps.
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May 04, 2023 12:26 PM MDT
In his early thirties, Jon made two important discoveries that helped him to no longer feel alone: he was Autistic, and he belonged in the gospel of Jesus Christ
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May 04, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
A recent article compares Joseph’s experience to some early American conversion narratives and concludes that Joseph’s accounts lack the angst and the typical “transformations of the heart.”
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