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Welcome to the United States West Area

We invite all to come unto Christ and become His devoted, joyful disciples as we receive ordinances and honor covenants made in the House of the Lord.

General Information

Glad Tidings Articles 2026
Glad Tidings stories share inspirational news for priesthood leaders, communication specialists, and JustServe specialists in the US West Area.
Spanish-Supported FSY in the North America West Area
FSY Conferences: Strengthening Youth Through Spiritual Foundations and Lifelong Discipleship
Area Presidency
In each area, a General Authority Seventy is assigned by the First Presidency to serve as the Area President. Two counselors, who are General Authority Seventies or Area Seventies, are assigned to assist the president.

Area Information

Glad Tidings | Rising Generation
Community Mental Health Summit Offers Resources and Hope to the Rising Generation
The Richland Washington Stake hosted a Community Mental Health Summit that brought together youth, adults, and local professionals to share hope, practical tools, and support for mental and emotional well-being.
Glad Tidings | Area Presidency Message
The Lord Will Pour Out His Goodness on Us
Elder Takashi Wada reflects on the Lord’s hand in the growth of the Church and the blessings of new temples in the US West Area.
Glad Tidings | Opinion Leader Outreach
Building Bridges: How One Stake President’s Outreach Strengthened Community Ties
A simple stake communication goal led to meaningful civic engagement in Marin County, strengthening relationships between Church leaders and local government.
Glad Tidings | Media
Building Relationships by Writing Faith Columns for Newspapers
Writing faith-based columns for local newspapers can help build understanding, foster unity, and bring hopeful gospel-centered messages into the public dialogue.
Glad Tidings | Internal Communications
Help, Don’t Manage, the Ward Activity Sharing Web Pages
Stake communication specialists can play a key role in helping wards use Activity Sharing pages effectively by training, supporting, and partnering with ward website admins.
Glad Tidings | Interfaith Relations
Offering Support to Interfaith Friends at Times of Tragedy
In the wake of a tragic act of violence against the Jewish community, Church leaders and communicators reflect on the importance of reaching out in love and solidarity across faith lines.
Pre-Recorded Broadcast for NAW Mission Leadership Seminar and Missionaries October 25
El élder Bragg invita a los jóvenes hispanohablantes a ser parte de FSY
Un mensaje especial dirigido a los líderes y padres para que alienten a los jóvenes a participar en FSY y les ayuden a inscribirse.
FSY con servicios en español en el Área Norteamérica Oeste
Conferencias FSY: Fortalecer a los jóvenes a través de los fundamentos espirituales y el discipulado para toda la vida
Elder Bragg Invites Hispanic Youth to Attend FSY
A special message for leaders and parents to inspire youth to participate in FSY and assist with registration.
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