Inside a Mormon Ward

The Alameda ward has 184 members, including the Stewarts, above, photographed during family time.
Richard Renaldi for TIME

Family
The Alameda ward has 184 members, including the Stewarts, above, photographed during a "family home evening." The LDS church encourages members to set aside time like this, which strengthens family and community ties.

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