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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March 23, 2020 12:15 PM MDT
On Friday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Missionary Training Centers worldwide would stop receiving new missionaries. But what does that mean for missionaries currently in the MTC?
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March 22, 2020 10:52 PM MDT
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the following statement regarding self-isolation guidelines for missionaries and their families:
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March 21, 2020 11:00 AM MDT
Does it ever feel like you have a “laundry list” of things you have to do for church?
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March 20, 2020 09:11 PM MDT
With communities around the world practicing social distancing to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, life can feel a bit lonely at times. Despite the distance, Latter-day Saints have been finding ways to express their love to others through service.
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March 20, 2020 08:30 PM MDT
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles announced significant updates to missionaries in a letter released Friday, March 20, 2020. Temporary adjustments quoted from the letter include:
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March 20, 2020 06:55 PM MDT
Editors note: The Utah Area Presidency sent this letterto members of the Utah Area on March 20, 2020.
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March 20, 2020 05:00 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 20, 2020 12:00 PM MDT
Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice.
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March 19, 2020 09:00 PM MDT
President Russell M. Nelson’s message of hope during the coronavirus outbreak went viral on YouTube after its release on March 14, and on Sunday evening was the #1 trending video on YouTube.
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