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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March 27, 2020 08:00 PM MDT
Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the Footnotes,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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March 27, 2020 06:03 PM MDT
Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are serving during an unprecedented time.
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March 27, 2020 05:35 PM MDT
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the closure of the Columbus Ohio Temple for extensive renovation.
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March 27, 2020 04:04 PM MDT
Did you know that the first temple of this dispensation, the Kirtland Temple, was dedicated on March 27, 1836—183 years ago? In light of that anniversary and the recent announcement that all temples are temporarily closed because of COVID-19 concerns, here are a few things we learned from another time in history when life was uncertain and temple worship was not always an option.
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By  Jacob Hess
March 27, 2020 12:30 PM MDT
As long as you’re talking with someone else speaking a common language, it’s easy to assume that the words you’re both using mean the same thing. But in the polarized atmosphere of America today, that has become less and less true about more and more words.
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March 27, 2020 12:20 PM MDT
This week marks the third week of suspended Church meetings. If you are needing a little help to teach your family or make your Sabbath experience better, look no further. Whether you need a study group, some "home" teacher help, a video for your lesson, or a special guest speaker, we have you covered for this week's Come, Follow Me lesson on Enos–Words of Mormon.
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March 27, 2020 12:07 PM MDT
If you’re anything like us, this week you might have received a notification that read: “Don’t Miss This – SPECIAL EDITION FOR MISSIONARIES.”
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March 27, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
Editor's note: "This Week from the Pulpit" highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church.
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March 26, 2020 09:09 PM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has extended an invitation to all people worldwide to participate with him for a day of fasting and prayer on Sunday, March 29.
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