Los Héroes is a young community, established on March 24, 1996 by refugees from the Salvadoran civil war. It is a community with many challenges, including poverty, poor sanitation, few opportunities for permanent employment and gang violence.
It is, however, a community rich in faith. The church is an integral part of life in Los Héroes as reflected in the fact that the church and the community share the same name. Approximately 750 families currently live in the community.
Follow the links below to learn more about our sister church relationship with Los Héroes:
- Biography of Pastor Santiago Rodriguez, pastor of Los Héroes de la Fe
- Worship in Los Héroes ~ short video clip from a worship service in July 2007. Listen for the children singing!
- We Remember ~ short video clip in memory of two Los Héroes youth who were the victims of gang violence
- Our Journal ~ stories and photos from over the years
- Scholarship Project - families from St. John's sponsor students in Los Héroes (renewed annually)
- Los Héroes Church Construction Project, part of the Walking with Christ Campaign
- Pastor's Endowment Fund - a source of sustainable income for pastors in the Salvadoran Lutheran Church (long term investment)
