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Welcome to the United States West Area

We invite all to come unto Christ and to worship in the house of the Lord through ministering one by one in a higher and holier way to:
1. Individuals, especially recent converts
2. Families with an emphasis on the rising generation
3. Communities with diverse populations
Discipleship is ministering, and ministering is discipleship. Embracing this truth, we become lifelong disciples who live the doctrine of Christ and make and keep sacred covenants.

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.

For the Strength of Youth Conferences (FSY) – United States West Area

FSY preregistration is now open for on-cycle stakes. Don’t miss out—grab your friends, save the date, and get ready for a week full of fun, faith, and friendship!

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 | Ministering to Communities with Diverse Populations

Strengthen Relationships with Muslim Friends and Neighbors During the Holy Ramadan Season

Muslims will celebrate Ramadan from February 7 through March 9, 2027. Now may be the time to consider activities with Muslim leaders, friends, and neighbors to connect and serve during that holy time of year. “We have found that serving alongside our Muslim friends has helped us get to know each other and develop greater understanding and respect,” said Allen Oyler, communication council director for the Portland coordinating council.
Glad Tidings | Gathering Israel on Both Sides of the Veil

New Friends Attend Ward Event After Posting on Activity Sharing

The Pine Lake Ward in the Bellevue Washington Stake put its Independence Day breakfast on the Church’s Activity Sharing tool—and neighbors they had never met signed up to come, met the missionaries, and had a great time.
Glad Tidings | Invite All to Come unto Christ

New US West Area Social Media Strategy Can Help Members Share the Gospel

The US West Area Presidency has endorsed a social media strategy that will lighten the content creation burden of stake social media specialists and “is a remarkable step forward in our ability to help members learn how to use social media to share the gospel,” according to Mark Mortensen, US West Area communication director
Glad Tidings | Ministering to Communities with Diverse Populations

JustServe Creates Powerful Community Connections During Disasters and Beyond

When the Spokane Complex fires began raging through Spokane, Washington, on August 1, volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were ready to help almost immediately. This was largely because priesthood leaders and members of the communication council already had relationships with trusted community partners through their work with JustServe, the Church’s service and volunteering platform. Here’s their advice.
Glad Tidings | Ministering to Families, Especially the Rising Generation

Roseville California Youth Walk Together Through Service and Friendship

A youth conference carnival brought Roseville California Stake youth and guests from GiGi’s Playhouse Sacramento together, building connections that grew into a broader relationship, including selecting the nonprofit as a beneficiary of the local Giving Machine.
Glad Tidings | Area Presidency Message

Ministering is Discipleship and Discipleship is Ministering

We hope you enjoyed the inspired messages shared during General Conference and will follow President Oaks’s invitation to study them and refer to them often in the coming weeks and months.

A Renovation of Building and Faith

When the members of the Marysville Washington stake and Arlington Washington stake returned to their meetinghouse after an extensive renovation, they found more than fresh paint, updated interiors, and a modernized facility.
Glad Tidings | Message from the Area Presidency

Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice

On October 3 and 4, we will have the opportunity to listen to the voices of God’s prophets and apostles on the earth. As members of the Church throughout the world, we joyfully look forward to general conference.
Glad Tidings | Help Each Other Become Christ’s Devoted, Joyful Disciples

A Caring Bishop Helps Chris Goodman Return to the Covenant Path

Learn how one brother with a turbulent start in life managed to get back on track after finding the gospel, then almost losing it before returning to the fold. “I’ve always been spiritual, not necessarily religious, but have had a firm belief in Jesus Christ and God in heaven,” said Chris Goodman. That belief, and a bishop’s care, pulled him through hard times.
Glad Tidings | Ministering to Communities with Diverse Populations

Church Support Helps Refugees Acclimate to New Country, Culture, and Language

When a huge influx of refugees entered the Sacramento region of California, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined forces with the IRC and Al-Misbaah to provide support. Here’s the story behind that successful effort.
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