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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Editor's note: The Power of Stillness is the LDS Living Book Club's book of the month. Join the conversation on the LDS Living Book Club's Instagram.
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By  LDS Living
March 30, 2020 06:11 PM MDT
What if you could sit down and talk one-on-one with someone who studied anti-religious rhetoric at a Bible Belt divinity school? That is precisely the opportunity Gospel Day by Day and LDS Living are offering in their new series titled “One on One.” Last week, the series released its first of three videos featuring Jared Halverson, an Institute of Religion teacher who is currently completing a doctorate in American religious history from Vanderbilt University, focusing on anti-religious rhetoric.
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March 30, 2020 04:40 PM MDT
How long is three days? After watching the latest Book of Mormon video on Alma the Younger, I think it’s a lot longer than I used to imagine.
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March 30, 2020 02:02 PM MDT
On Monday, March 30, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported the second known missionary case of COVID-19. The following statement was sent to the media from Daniel Woodruff, Church spokesman:
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March 30, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Latter-day Saints around the world have been anticipating April 2020 general conference ever since President Russell M. Nelson promised a bicentennial celebration of the First Vision and a general conference that would be “not only memorable but also unforgettable” for those who prepared for the event.
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A young missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has passed away. Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement Saturday, March 28, 2020:
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March 28, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
We are all taught that our testimony and faith in the gospel should be strong, built on the “sure foundation” (Helaman 5:12) of Jesus Christ.
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March 28, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
This story was originally published on LDS Living in November 2018.
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March 28, 2020 12:43 AM MDT
Editor's note: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed a second missionary case of COVID-19 Monday morning, March 30, and explained the process of reporting coronavirus cases moving forward. Read the latest statement here.
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