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.
1 Min Read
“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.
4 Min Read
One hundred percent of ticket sale revenues from the concert will be donated to trusted charities.
1 Min Read
Everything changes when we face adversity at the Lord’s side.
3 Min Read
Newsletter form
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a daily dose of inspiration and good news Monday through Friday.




April 16, 2026 03:54 PM MDT
“With Power and Authority” is now available for purchase at Deseret Book and deseretbook.com.
1 Min Read
April 15, 2026 10:32 AM MDT
Starting on May 18, the public can tour replicas of a celestial room and baptismal font.
1 Min Read
The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.
1 Min Read

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.
1 Min Read
April 10, 2026 10:16 AM MDT
“Life is not bleak. It is not dark. There is light.”
10 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
March 26, 2020 07:17 PM MDT
President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was 13-years-old when he learned from his mother that Pearl Harbor had been bombed. It was December 7, 1941, and the attack precipitated the United States' involvement in World War II. Ballard recalls feeling afraid but eventually “things resolved themselves.” No stranger to significant hinge points in history, the 91-year-old Church leader told the Church News on Tuesday that the world will win this “war on the coronavirus.”
1 Min Read
March 26, 2020 04:28 PM MDT
Two weeks ago I walked out of a temple session and powered on my phone to a smattering of notifications: a Utah Jazz player had tested positive for COVID-19, large gatherings at CES institutions including graduations had been canceled, and it looked like I was going to be working remotely for some time.
7 Min Read
March 26, 2020 01:21 PM MDT
Under the direction of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published updates today, March 25, 2020, to chapters in its General Handbook about Aaronic Priesthood quorums, Young Women and Primary (the Church’s organization for children). The chapters are available in English online and in the Gospel Library app.
2 Min Read
Fun
March 26, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Pause for a moment and picture a copy of the Book of Mormon. What does it look like? Is it slender and blue with gold embossing on the front? Or maybe part of a thicker volume that contains other books of scripture?
2 Min Read
March 26, 2020 08:52 AM MDT
“I was 5 years old when Mount Saint Helens erupted in Washington state . . .”
3 Min Read
March 25, 2020 11:20 PM MDT
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following letterMarch 25, 2020, to Latter-day Saints everywhere:
1 Min Read
Fun
By  LDS Living
March 25, 2020 02:00 PM MDT
Thursday, March 26 at noon,  LDS Living  will kick off its very own Latter-day Saint culture bracket.
1 Min Read
By  LDS Living
March 25, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
It has been quite a year so far! We know that many of us are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety during this time of uncertainty and isolation. Because of that, the staff at LDS Living shared some favorite Deseret Book picks that have brought them peace and inspiration lately. We hope that they can do the same for you.
3 Min Read
March 24, 2020 05:00 PM MDT
A man comes running from a city gate with two men who appear to be soldiers chasing after him in the night. Talk about a riveting start to the latest Book of Mormon video!
2 Min Read