social media

Wondering what’s going on in the stake? We invite you to follow and interact with our stake social media accounts. When you like, share, or comment on our pages you will see more of our posts in your personal feeds. Looking for upcoming events? Check the Upcoming Events tab under Events.

stake instagram (@churchofjesuschrist_laguna)

Posts include weekly Come, Follow Me posts; personal testimonies; recaps of firesides and stake conferences; missionary experiences, and information from our local stake leaders. Click on the button below.

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“I own a small construction company. Years ago I was working on a job site when someone asked me if I went to church? I said “Sure I do. I’m Mormon. Do you know anything about Mormons?” He had a response that left me thin

As difficult as the last six years had been for the Saints, things started to look up in the spring of 1839: The refugee Saints had found compassion among the citizens of Quincy, Illinois. Guards had allowed the Prophet Joseph Smith and other Church

Flashback! The original Laguna Niguel stake presidency: President Kimball (left), President Sedgwick (middle), and President Clawson (right) served from 1982-1991.

Each of these men touched (and continue to bless) so many lives in our wards and stak

We loved hearing from Professor Andrea Radke-Moss at our Living Faith discussion last Sunday night. Her insights on Liberty Jail and the suffering of women during the Missouri conflict were perfect for our Come, Follow Me lesson this week.

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“When I was younger, I memorized the scripture “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven“.  About the same time I memorized  that scripture, my mom st

The bottom level of the county jail in Liberty, Missouri, was known as the dungeon. The walls were thick, the stone floor was cold and filthy, the food—what there was of it�—was rotten, and the only light came from two narrow, iron-barred

If you are struggling with addiction or problematic behavior, you can find support and hope by attending a recovery support group meeting as part of the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP).

ARP is adapted from the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (

“Part of my job as a portrait photographer is to help my clients look their best in their images. I’m often asked if I’m able to edit them, and the answer is yes. I can remove blemishes, soften wrinkles, whiten teeth, smooth flyaway

There was reason to be optimistic about the Saints’ newest gathering place, Far West, Missouri, in July 1838. The city was growing rapidly, the land seemed bountiful, and it was revealed that a short distance to the north lay Adam-ondi-Ahman, a

One of the great parts of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the ability to participate in different callings. Ours is a volunteer church, where local leadership is drawn from each individual congregation. We each ge

Conference weekend was inspiring! Though our church is unique in many ways, one of our greatest blessings is being led by a living prophet.

Of all the topics President Nelson could have addressed, he spoke about the temple. Specifically, about shor

stake facebook page

Posts include personal testimonies; recaps of firesides and stake conferences; missionary experiences, and information from our local stake leaders.

stake facebook

private facebook discussion group (third hour)

Third Hour is our stake wide Come, Follow Me discussion group. A different person from the stake hosts the discussion each week. (Must be a stake member or have connections to the stake to join.)

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stake YOUTH INSTAGRAM (@a.great.work)

Posts include spotlights on young men and young women (ages 11-18) in our local area; personal experiences; inspiring quotes; and photos from youth conferences, camps, and activities.

youth instagram

“My name is Lydia Kimball from the Laguna Beach ward. I’m 12 years old and just started 7th grade. This past June, my best friend Grace was baptized! She had been coming to church and youth activities with me for a little over a year when

In the October 2010 General Conference, President Nelson stated “Whether full-time missionaries or members, we should all be good examples of the Believers in Jesus Christ.”

Because we are constantly surrounded by people who are searchi

“In the doctrines of the Church, faith and the quest for knowledge are not inconsistent; they are compatible and complementary.

Latter-day Saint doctrine emphasizes the role of intelligence and the importance of education and knowledge, as out

“This year my dad and I are a part of the Pageant of the Masters. It is a really cool experience where we bring art to life.

Every year there are a bunch of different paintings that are presented where people put on makeup and costumes and be

“I have chosen to dedicate the next 18 months of my life to serving my Heavenly Father on a mission.

I absolutely love this gospel and my Savior. I know that serving a mission will help strengthen my relationship with both God and Christ.

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“Once I invited God into my life and started learning more about His church, I gained a whole new perspective about life and decided to get baptized.

I started praying every night and He showed Himself to me, whether it was through answers, si

“Momentum is a powerful concept. We all have experienced it in one form or another—for example, in a vehicle that picks up speed or with a disagreement that suddenly turns into an argument.

So I ask, what can ignite spiritual momentum? W

“…When ye are in the service of your fellow being ye are only in the service of your God.” Mosiah 2:17

“Over the summer I had the opportunity to go to Kenya on a humanitarian trip! It was there where the message i

“Ever since i was really little, i’ve always loved music. it’s definitely one of the main ways i feel the spirit, and it helps me to serve others.

i have memories of singing with my mom in church, or playing the piano for my great

twitter - church of jesus christ laguna (@lnstake)

Our Twitter handle which shares recaps of recent talks by Church leaders, retweets from Church News, and things you might want to retweet on your own handle. If you post something stake related, don’t forget to call out @lnstake so we can see it and retweet!

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good news laguna (@goodnews laguna)

Our community page that shares the good things happening in our local area. Posts include acts of kindness, local service opportunities, spotlights on community volunteers, and inspiring stories from Laguna Beach and surrounding cities. Got good news to share? Email us at news@goodnewslaguna.org

good news laguna

We love seeing this Little Library at the Shea Center!

Little Free Libraries are built by community members, and provide free books for anyone who wants them.

This library was built by Girl Scout Troop 6463 of Aliso Viejo and is located right outsi

Save the date for Saturday, September 17th for the OC Service Fair, sponsored by Just Serve and Good News Laguna.

Let’s honor the memory of 9/11 by serving together in our community.

Did you know 9/11 has been designated as a National Day of

Thara Venkateswaran, from Scout Troop 774 in Laguna Woods, oversaw and built three wooden benches for the Wellness and Prevention Center of Orange County for her Eagle project.

Thara is the first Eagle Scout from the all girl troop 774, and was rec

Have you made it to the Pageant of the Masters yet this summer?

This truly unique Laguna tradition began back in 1933, and is only possible because of the hundreds of volunteers who work each summer bringing these living pictures to life.

We asked

In 2017, friends from a local church discovered the need for school supplies and backpacks for students at their neighborhood elementary school in Laguna Niguel.

They gathered some donations, bought as many backpacks as they could, and collected sch

Once a month we’ll be spotlighting a local charity and sharing a little about how they got started and what we as a community can do to help.

This month’s spotlight:
SURFERS HEALING

Surfers Healing was founded by former pro surfer Izzy

How’s your Summer Service Bingo going? 🎉

One square says “Drop cookies and a note off at your local fire station.”

These kids dropped cookies off at not just one station, but ALL of our local Laguna fire stations, and the firefig

Middle schooler Audrey Kim is raising money to buy a new x-ray table for the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (@pacificmmc).

Audrey volunteers at PMMC and learned that the current x-ray table makes it difficult to line up x-rays as the animals move.

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stake youtube channel (church of jesus christ laguna)

Where we post original videos, our stake Living Faith discussions, messages from the Stake Presidency, videos from youth activities and more. (Follow the channel to receive notifications for new videos.)

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stake podcast (church of jesus christ laguna)

If listening to a podcast is more your style, follow our stake podcast on whatever platform you prefer (Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Spotify, Overcast, etc). Episodes include Living Faith Discussions, messages from our stake leaders, stake firesides, and stake conference talks.

stake podcast

stake just serve page (@justserve_lagunaniguel)

Our local Just Serve page is where charity organizations and volunteers come together to serve their community. Posts include volunteer opportunities, service projects, charity drives, and in person events.

just serve laguna niguel

stake young single adult instagram (@laguna_ysa)

For all young single adults (ages 18-30). Posts include upcoming activities, in person events, service opportunities and more.

stake ysa