Each summer, middle and high school youth from Salem United Church of Christ embark on a Serving and Learning Together (SALT) mission trip to stretch our understandings of the world's concerns, build relationships, and serve alongside members of a community in response to their need. In June, eleven youth and six leaders drove the 18 hours to Alamosa, Colorado, to partner with La Puente, an organization that works "to meet the needs of people in crisis while empowering people to live independently with dignity." While there, the group enjoyed the rich hospitality of the community and its...