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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October 14, 2022 11:00 AM MDT
In February 1846, Patty Sessions left her home in Nauvoo along with her fellow Latter-day Saints. Today, she still inspires her posterity.
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October 14, 2022 10:33 AM MDT
Since the final Hill Cumorah Pageant took place last summer, the Church has been hard at work rehabilitating the historic site.
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October 13, 2022 02:43 PM MDT
Forbes writes, “Their stories are important reminders that while we can’t control every circumstance, we can control our actions [and] experience can fuel a more vibrant career than your younger self could have ever imagined.”
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October 12, 2022 12:59 PM MDT
Joseph Smith and others once visited Salem, Massachusetts, and took interest in the Salem witch trials. Here’s what they had to say about it.
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October 12, 2022 11:37 AM MDT
Looking back on his remarkable journey, Langi Tuifua has learned that ‘God has a plan for you.’
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October 12, 2022 09:00 AM MDT
Sometimes we need a hand when studying the scriptures. Here are some Book of Mormon study guides your whole family can benefit from.
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The new temples in Singapore and Modesto, California, now have future construction sites.
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October 11, 2022 12:12 PM MDT
Mark your calendars: The next annual RootsTech conference will be taking place on March 2–4, 2023.
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October 11, 2022 05:00 AM MDT
When teaching indoor cycling, I’d always encourage my students to “empty their gas tanks” during every workout. Some days we have ten gallons in the tank; some days we have two. Just do your best.
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