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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.
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 | Area Presidency Message
I Encourage You to Use the “Greater Love” Initiative
Elder Takashi Wada, US West Area president, shares the blessings of being led in our day by prophets, seers, and revelators and encourages us to use the “Greater Love” initiative to invite all to come unto Christ.
New Convert Welcome Materials
This page provides helpful resources for new members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Glad Tidings | Social Media
SocialCoach Boosts Giving Machine Donations, Spreads Vital Temple News, and More
Communication councils are discovering that SocialCoach can help increase the effectiveness of social media efforts in stakes and coordinating councils in surprising ways.
Glad Tidings | Rising Generation and Temples
Building a Shared Temple Foundation, One Stone at a Time
Do you have a temple under construction in your area? If so, how are you helping your Primary children develop a spiritual link to the temple? Here’s one inspired example.
Glad Tidings | Opinion Leader Outreach
Preparing for an Historic Invitation:
The 2027 Salt Lake Temple Celebration
The re-opening of the Salt Lake Temple in 2027 provides a unique opportunity for priesthood leaders to strengthen relationships with civic, governmental, interfaith, and community leaders.
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.
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