Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Sunday, October 22, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on the topic “Who are We? Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage.”
Who are we, as Unitarian Universalists? What do you say when someone says “You are a Unitarian Universalist? What is that?” Some folks assume we’re some new-age religion, founded in the 1960’s. Others think we’re really some kind of leftist political party disguised as a church. We’ll explore what Unitarian Universalism is really about, including a bit of our long history, and our core (and evolving) values.
June Wilson and Susie Lindeman will be the service associates.
Sunday, October 29, Bob Koches and Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on “Loss and Loneliness.” Jane Castleman and Christy Caldwell will be the service associates.
LCUUF services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar, next to Doppio Café, across the road from the Catholic Church.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Sunday, October 22, Pastor Wayne will talk about “The Miracle of the Nobleman’s Son.”
What does it mean to be made whole? Remember that Jesus spoke to the woman who touched the hem of his garment saying, “Your faith has made you whole.” I think wholeness refers to everything about a person: physical wholeness, mental wholeness, and spiritual wholeness. We can find evidence of all these in a miracle called “The miracle of the Nobleman’s Son.”
John is the only one who records this miracle of the nobleman’s son, which proves how particular he was in the selections of those incidents in the life and labors of the Lord he dearly loved. It was probably because of the many important and influential people in Galilee that John recorded this miracle at length.
The English language service is at 9:30 a.m., which also streams live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. Spanish service starts at 11 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to Wednesday drop-in Bible study at 10 a.m.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, just down the street from Mom’s Restaurant.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, October 22, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person, 10:30 a.m., in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Christine Wysock will be the celebrant and give the message. Those wishing to gather for brunch after the service will meet at Scallion Ajijic Bistro in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic.45920, 376-766-2301.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Please attend this very worthwhile event to help out in filling the buckets with food to be distributed to needy families. If you wish to help our food program by giving a monetary donation, contact Al Ramos, 332-3134-1282, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski, will not be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 25. The next Bible Study will be held November 1.
The Lakeside Singers will not at the church Thursday, October 26. Bring your own beverage and enjoy singing with Rev. Christine Wysock and our musician Deborah Inkster-Bain.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
As Christians, Jesus abides in us, and we abide in Him. That is His promise. Because of this, we are able to “bear much fruit.” What is this fruit? It is how we treat others. We can give to others through our finances and our time. Something as simple as holding a door for someone who is having difficulty getting through is a gift to that person. We don’t have to be wealthy to give of ourselves. If we have the financial ability to help others who are not as fortunate as we are, that too is bearing fruit. What have you done today to show that Jesus abides in you? As Christians, it is our privilege to show Jesus in all out actions.
Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language worship service is at 10:45am. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30pm. Phone 331-608-0856.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, October 22, at the 11 a.m. service, Pastor Thomas Walker will give the message. Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. A Grace meal is held after the service, with the main dish provided, accompanying dishes of whatever you bring.
Little Chapel information: 376-766-2538. (The number is finally working again!)
Donations for our mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute via your donations.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will meet for a Bible study in the book by Paul written to the Thessalonians. We’re in Chapter Two of second Thessalonians this week.
Beginners Spanish class at 1 p.m., Friday; call Beatriz 376-108-9755 or 331-912-6430 for more information or simply show up on Friday.
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fundraiser for their needs).
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Cinco de Mayo 3, Ajijic. The one hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook “Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information visit www.christianscienceajijic. org or call 331-155-4733. All are welcome.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Lakeside Chapala Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to share a good time together.
The appointment is every Saturday, 10 a.m. for fellowship and singing. 10:30 a.m. for a shared biblical study and at 11:30 a.m. the main worship service.
We believe that God is the creator (Genesis 1:1), Jesus is our savior (Acts 16:31), the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11) the eternal Father (1 John 2:13) and that the Bible is the only source for truth and comfort for broken hearts ( Romans 15:4 cf John 17:17).
If you need help with transportation, you can get in touch through WhatsApp 642-161-4143 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Information: www.LakesideChapalaSDA.org.
Carretera Chapala-Ajijic No. 10, Fracc. Chula Vista, Chapala.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church
Sunday, October 22, Rev. Michelle McKinnon Young will preach and Reverend James Twyman will celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
Watch for the next iteration of a continuing Lectionary Study. The study will be held both in-person and on-line. In addition, Pastor Michelle can also lead themed video studies on a variety of religious/spiritual topics for modern-day applications.
St. Andrew’s live streams Sunday services and sermon highlights and also publishes daily inspiration, parish news and events on its Facebook page: St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
To become part of the parish, contact Rev. Michelle at: standrewsparishlakeside @gmail.com. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) on Sundays and Wednesdays. Chairs and cushions are provided. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations are appreciated.
Sunday, October 22, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation. We begin with 30 minutes of sitting meditation practice, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting.
Wednesday, October 25, a meditation practice period is held from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by a video talk by Gil Fronsdal entitled “Thriving with Right Effort.”
The Wednesday practice and program is also offered on Zoom, for those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found at heartofawareness .org.
Thursday October 26, our Practice/Book Study group, open to all, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. We are reading a new book, “Welcoming the Unwelcomed,” by Pema Chrödron.
Heritage Baptist Church
Heritage is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family. Join us in the “Upper Room” at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar. Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Open prayer, then wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study at 4:30 p.m. Info: HeritageBaptistChurchMexico@ gmail.com, or visit our Facebook page.
Abundant Life Church
How long do you take to get ready to leave the house in the morning? Some get ready quickly while others take much longer but everyone gets ready. This is because, from childhood we were taught what is presentable and what is not and to this day we follow the rules. Sunday, October 22, we will look at what Jesus says about getting ready for the day and the rest of our life. He says that it is not just what we put on the outside but more importantly what we have going on inside.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services start at 10:30 a.m.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel. The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday. Carretera 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation
Join us the first and third Saturday at 10 a.m., live and zoom for services.
Join us live the second and fourth Friday for service and potluck at 6 p.m.
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Mezcala Christian Church
Pastor Lionel Sanchez and other area Christian pastors share and teach the love of Jesus every Saturday, 10 a.m. A delicious Grace meal is provided after every service. Transportation or carpooling at 9:15 a.m. from Walmart, Little Chapel by the Lake or Soriano parking lots available. Contact 970 219-5983 in advance via WhatsApp FaceTime or messenger.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
San Juan Bautista
Catholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas del Pilar. We welcome you to worship Jesus Christ with us on Sunday’s at 10 a.m. Our praise music is a contemporary style. We host an open Bible study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Led by the teaching of Pastor Alan Pohl we strive to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Grace supports an outreach ministry to the children of Mezcala. You will find a friendly welcome here with opportunities to connect with other believers and to serve God. Information: GraceChapalamx.church.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic
All are welcome every Sunday, noon, at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic, or via Zoom through unitynamaste.org, and “meet and greet” hospitality starting at 11:30 a.m. A potluck supper is served after the service on the last Sunday of every month.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic is an official Unity ministry chartered by Unity Worldwide Ministries and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Information: unitynamaste. org.
Lakeside CommunityFellowship
Independencia 159, (next to Fenix Realty), San Antonio, Tlayacapan.
Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Ladies Bible study, Tuesday, 10 a.m.; Men’s Bible study, Thursday, 10 a.m. Information: 332-208-9263.
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423-312-7468.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
This week a celebration of the life of Betty Jáuregui Garcia, who passed away October 11, will be held at San Marcos, Saturday, 4 p.m. After the service you are welcome to fellowship in the parish hall and are invited to bring something to share.
Regular bilingual Sunday Services with communion are now held at 10: a.m.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.