Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will celebrate the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, Sunday, January 29, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant.
Rev. Christine Wysock will be the celebrant and give the message. Those wishing to have brunch after the Service will meet at noon in La Nueva Posada Restaurant, Donato Guerra #9, Ajijic, 376-766-1444.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will be held Tuesday, January 31, 1 p.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. If you wish to give a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, contact Al Ramos, 332-384-2343, 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..
The Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski will be held via Zoom Wednesday, February 1, 1 p.m. All are invited to learn about the inspired contents of the Bible and share their insights with each other.
To receive the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist service and/or the Bible Study, contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 376-766-2495.
Lakeside Presbyterian
This Sunday, January 29, Gary and Marcee Smith, will talk about “the Joy of Giving and Serving.”
They have been working during many years for the Outreach Ministry at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. They work with despensas, clothes closet and kitchen, their experience has been with packing, delivering and visiting folks within the program. They will also be telling us how one can help in the expansion and continuation of the program.
The Smiths are a wonderful committed couple, and it is very fulfilling to know people with such a strong sense of serving the Lord while here on Earth.
Important Notice: Lakeside Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual General Meeting after the 9:30 a.m. service February 5. There will be brief reports about what happened with our various ministries during 2022, as well as our plans for 2023. Members will vote on the 2023 budget and our slate of new deacons and elders. All are welcome.
English-language service begins at 9:30 a.m. Spanish service begins 11 a.m.. Everyone is welcome to the drop-in Bible study Wednesday, 10 a.m.
The English service also streams each Sunday at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853, Thursday, before 4 p.m.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
LPC is at Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, (turn lakeside at Mom’s Restaurant).
Lake Chapala Baptists
Sermon: “He Is Exalted,” from Philippians 2:9: Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.
Last Lord’s day, Pastor Linton gave us a whole sermon based on the Name above all Names, Jesus Christ. “Prince of Peace, the righteous One, Son of the living God, Son of Man… All the names of Christ are noble and honorable,” our Pastor said, “but the title Jesus Christ is attributed to Him for who He was, incarnated.
“That special name has special meaning in our world yesterday and today. It holds the promise of eternal life. And to Him is given dominion everlasting. Jesus Christ is the exact expression of the Father, and if we are ever to know God, we must study the earthly life of Jesus Christ.
“The sweetness of Christ, His divinity, His humanity, draw us to Him. Even the consequences of our sins are in His hands. Do you know your Savior? Go to your closet and seek Him!
Share memorable weekly sermons, uplifting music, and an ongoing thirst for true wisdom Sundays, 10:45 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Baptist Church. Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. LCBC’s bilingual services are Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness (HOA) Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Sunday, January 29, the schedule is from 9 to 10 a.m. The library will be open from 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday, January 30th, 3 p.m., HOA will offer the “Last Monday Matinee.” This month’s selection is a talk by Joseph Goldstein and is a lead-in to the February theme “Why Meditate.”
From comments of a second grader to the Buddha’s declaration that mindfulness is the direct path to awakening. In this talk, given at Brown University in 2015, Goldstein explores how mindfulness offers a clear and straightforward way of understanding ourselves and the world around us. The video runs 97 minutes with a discussion period following. No admission fee.
Wednesday, February 1, the meditation period is from 4 to 5 p.m. Following the practice, Marty Janowitz will give a dharma talk exploring the topic “Why Meditate? From Mindfulness to Awareness.” Session time will be extended to 6:30 pm, to allow for questions and discussion after the live talk.
The Wednesday sessions are also offered via Zoom. You’ll find the link on the website, heartofawareness.org.
A practice and book/study group is forming and will have its first session Thursday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. February 2. “In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying” by Tibetan master teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is the book chosen for study. The group will meet every Thursday at the Heart of Awareness.
The book is read aloud during each session with discussion as we read. Each session begins with 20 minutes of sitting practice and ends with a ten-minute silent reflection/meditation period. If you are interested in attending this group or have any questions, please 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..
Activities at the Heart of Awareness are open to all. Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written meditation instructions for beginners.
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community and Practice Center is located at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. For more information, including a link for attending the Wednesday sessions via Zoom, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Sunday, January 29. Services begin at 10 a.m.
The St. Andrew’s Lunch Bunch goes to different venues for lunch at Noon every Sunday. The location is listed every Sunday in our bulletin.
Operation Feed: Our feeding program buys non-perishable food to donate to “Operation Feed,” which feeds about 150 families in and around San Juan Cosalá. If you opt for a cash donation, envelopes marked “Operation Feed” are available every Sunday. If you sign your name to the envelope, your offering will be recorded as a church donation.
Coffee and Cookies Ministry: A wonderful time for meeting friends and greeting newcomers. Please join us. We’re always grateful for volunteers to provide cookies. Those interested can sign up via the sign-up sheet near the garden pathway.
If you’d like to donate to St. Andrew’s, checks can be made out to Andrew’s Fund U.S., or Andrew’s Fund Canada, each of which are tax-deductible.
To become part of our parish family, please contact Rev. Michelle: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. office hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sunday services are streamed live and sermon highlights are available on Facebook/St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, January 29, Thomas Walker will be preaching on “In Your Presence is Fullness of JOY.”
This is a Missions Sunday, with updates on our missionary in Malaga, Spain, and the village that he grew up in, San Juan Tecomatlan.
We are located on the Ajijic Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m
Donations for our food mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute to this worthy cause. Our next visit to the village will be February 7.
Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., “What does the Bible say about healing for today?”
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., a small group meets for fellowship and prayer at the Chapel.
Conversational Spanish classes are Fridays, 1 p.m. Information: 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..
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a fundraiser for their needs.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, January 29, the topic is “Think Outside Your Culture.” LCUUF member Cat Barnett will talk about what culture is and how it influences our thinking and our actions. Barley Donahue will be the service leader.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person services are now available at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Abundant Life Church
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday with Spanish language Bible studies on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Grace Church Chapala
Join us for worship at the Bravo Theater, 441 Hidalgo, in Riberas, every Sunday, 10 a.m.
Grace Church is a group of believers with a more contemporary style of worship with a mix of praise songs and hymns.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
English service is at 10:30 a.m. and Spanish service at noon.
Deacon in Charge is Rev. Pamela Hosey Long. Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara.