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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April 04, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Read more about why FamilySearch may need to start turning to the lightning-fast speed of AI to keep up with all of the documents coming in.
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Fun
April 03, 2023 06:24 PM MDT
With the most recent temple announcement, the island nation of the Philippines and the US state of California will both soon have 12 temples.
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President Nelson shares a personal story forgiveness after losing two of his young patients—sisters—and facing parents who blamed him for their deaths.
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April 02, 2023 04:38 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint Adjei Nyarko Emmanuel, who currently lives in Accra, Ghana, told LDS Living, “It’s so cool to see a chief from my city invited to general conference. … The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all.”
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April 02, 2023 04:05 PM MDT
There are only a few occasions when an Apostle did not speak in the Church’s semiannual general conference.
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April 02, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
“As I raise my child with disabilities, I have been blessed by other mothers, fathers, and their children who know what it looks like to metaphorically carry loved ones to the Savior.”
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April 01, 2023 03:45 PM MDT
Here’s the status of each temple announced during last October’s general conference.
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During the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, President Oaks announced a new counselor to the Young Men General Presidency.
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April 01, 2023 02:39 PM MDT
During the Saturday afternoon session of general conference on April 1, 2023, a new Young Women General Presidency was called and sustained. Their calling will be effective on August 1, 2023.
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