Little Chapel by the Lake
Palm Sunday, April 2, is also our Communion Sunday. Brother Thomas Walker will be bringing us the joyful news at the 11 a.m. meeting.
We are located on the Ajijic Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m.
Grace meal after the service. Main dish provided, accompanying dishes whatever you decide to bring.
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. Next outreach is Tuesday, April 4, meeting 3 p.m. at the Chapel to carpool to the village.
Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., “What does the Bible say about healing for today, body, soul and spirit?
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., a small group meets for fellowship and prayer at the Chapel. This Tuesday, the focus will be on Daniel (for the next several weeks).
Wednesday, April 5, Movie afternoon at 4 p.m., screening “The Gospel of John” (with Christopher Plummer).
Conversational Spanish classes are Fridays, 1 p.m. Information: 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.
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Please contact Don Spangler, +1-970-219-5983 (Whatsapp or message only) for more information.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will observe the Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday, April 2,
by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, March 26, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message “Father, forgive them”. Those wishing to gather for brunch after the service will meet in the Casa Linda Restaurant, Calle al Tepalo #96, Ajijic, 376-766-0686.
• Thursday, April 6, the church will observe Maundy Thursday by celebrating Holy Eucharist, with washing of the feet, in person and via Zoom starting at 5 p.m. at our normal church location. Rev. Linda Ramos will be the celebrant and provide the message.
Friday, April 7, the church will observe Good Friday by celebrating the Good Friday Liturgy with Communion from the Reserved Sacraments in person and via Zoom starting at 12:00 P.M. at our normal church location. Rev. Danny Borkowski and Rev. Jerry Stiles will be the leaders and Rev. Danny Borkowski will give the message.
• April 9, the church will observe the Sunday of the Resurrection-Easter Sunday by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our normal location. Rev. Linda Ramos will be the celebrant and give the message.
• April 16, the church will observe the Second Sunday of Easter by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our normal location. Rev Jim Powers will be the celebrant and Rev. Jerry Stiles will give the message. Those wishing to gather for brunch after the service will meet in the Viva Mexico Restaurant, Porfirio Diaz Pte. 92, San Juan Cosala, 387-761-1058.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will not be held Tuesday, April 4, but will be held on April 11, 1 p.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. If you wish to help our food program by giving 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..
For those who don’t have the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist Service, and/or the Lenten series, please contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 376-766-2495, or Rev. Jim Powers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 22-356-0382.
Seventh-Day Adventists
The Lakeside Chapala Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to share a good time together.
Have you felt that your life is a struggle? Are you afraid of the constant bad news coming your way? This time is for you. It is for every kind of person, no matter your origin, beliefs or questions.
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).
Come and discover something that could change your life forever!
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.. Information: www.LakesideChapalaSDA.org.
Carretera Chapala-Ajijic No. 10, Fracc. Chula Vista, Chapala
Lakeside Presbyterian
This week Pastor Ted Rogers, will be our guest preacher, he will talk about The expected Jesus.
The Jesus we never expected. The people of Israel certainly didn’t expect their Messiah to look like, or act like Jesus. The problem is, we, as well, tend to make Christ in our image.
Who was the real Jesus? Join us this Palm Sunday, April 2, as we explore that topic.
We invite everyone to the participate on Good Friday, April 7. A Tenebrae Service is at noon.
English-language service begins at 9:30 a.m. Spanish service begins 11 a.m.
The English service also streams each Sunday at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
• In the weeks ahead as we near Easter, a service of silence (Tenabrae) Will be held at noon on Good Friday and a guest speaker will be in the pulpit on Palm Sunday.
Wednesday drop-in Bible study is at 10 am. It is just as titled, drop in so no long term commitment is required.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853, Thursday, before 4 p.m.
LPC is at Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, (turn lakeside at Mom’s Restaurant).
Unitarian Universalists
• Sunday, April 2, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will discuss “Getting Out of Our Heads.”
Writer and contemplative Richard Rohr has said “the key to a healthy spiritual life is getting out of the top three inches of our body.” This is the essence of embodied spirituality. In this service, we explore finding balance by getting out of our heads and into our bodies, all the while not leaving our heads too far behind. Gary Young will be the guest musician and June Wilson will be the service associate.
• Sunday, April 9, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will discuss “What’s Easter All About, Anyway?”
Easter is without doubt the most significant day in the Christian calendar. We’ll briefly explore various interpretations of Easter, from traditional theology to more modern (and perhaps controversial) concepts. We’ll also celebrate Comunión de Chocolate (Chocolate Communion), a syncretic amalgamation of indigenous Mexican, Christian, and earth-centered religious concepts into a prototypical Unitarian Universalist sacrament.
• Sunday, April 16, Tran Dang will talk about “The Reality of Young Americans in Mexico: Their Aspirations and Barriers.” LCUUF’s April 16th service will speak to the challenges young Americans face upon emigrating to Mexico with their deported parents. We will have the privilege of hearing a presentation by attorney, Tran Dang, executive director and founder of The Rhizome Center for Migrants, a U.S. nonprofit based in Guadalajara. Ms. Dang will speak about the impact of deportation on children, what dreams U.S. minors still have in Mexico, and the barriers they face in achieving their greatest aspirations.
People joining us on Zoom are encouraged to have on hand a small piece of chocolate (or alternative food) to participate in the ritual.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person services are now available at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Reverend James Twyman will celebrate Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m.
Holy Week service times are: Maundy Thursday, April 6, 5 p.m.; Good Friday, April 7, noon; Easter Sunday, April 9, 10 a.m.
It’s Spring Grant time at St. Andrews Anglican Church. If you are a local charity serving the health and human service needs of our lakeside community and are interested in receiving a grant in April, email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request an application. The deadline for receiving your completed application is Wednesday April 12, 2023. Grants will be awarded at the St. Andrews worship service on Sunday April 30. Due to Mexican government regulations, organizations must be a registered AC to apply.
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.
Sunday services are streamed live and sermon highlights are available on Facebook/St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
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..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Her office hours are Monday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake Chapala Baptists
Pastor John Linton began his weekly sermon like this last Sunday: “What is the Way of Holiness? The redeemed walk there, in everlasting joy, ‘and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.’” This last citation will no doubt be familiar to you; a verse from Isaiah 35:10 that’s so poetic and profound that, once heard or read, will rarely disappear from our minds.
“I’ve learned one lesson in life,” the Pastor continued, “The oppressor will soon become the oppressed. At the cross, God’s grace pours out deliverance and hope, yet sometimes a Christian delivered from oppression returns to the place of defeat and captivity. But grace never ends at the cross. It is in pursuit of you! And it will not let you go!
“These sweeping tides of oppression and grace apply both to individuals and churches.
Deliverance from the power of sin is not an instant work, but a tidal progression. God brings grace to His people not only to save them, but to change them. Time and again in the scriptures we see God bringing about complete change. During the revival, God moves in the hearts of people. When God sends the winds of revival, there will be change!
“Revival, then, brothers and sisters, is the Way of Holiness, and it belongs only to those who walk upon it.”
Love Easter and Passover? Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Christ Sunday, April 9, 10:45 a.m. The LCBC choir will present inspiring music of the season and Pastor John will deliver a special sermonette. Let’s make the day unforgettable this year by coming together to praise 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.
Contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; visit our website or Facebook page for more info or call: 333-016-3743, office 376-765-2925.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness (HoA) Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) on Sundays and Wednesdays. Activities at the Heart of Awareness are open to all. Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written meditation instructions for beginners.
• Sunday, April 2, the Center will be open from 9 a.m. until noon for three rounds of sitting and walking meditation. Participants are welcome to come for all or just a portion of this extended practice period.
• On Wednesdays in April, following the 4 to 5 p.m. meditation period, teachings will explore the theme “Wisdom and Compassion in Action.” On April 5 and 26 there will be a video, and on April 12 and 19, Marty Janowitz will offer live dharma talks.
The Wednesday program is also offered via Zoom. You’ll find the link on the website, heartofawareness.org.
• A practice and book study group meets on Thursdays, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “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 current title. The book is read aloud during each session with discussion. 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, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• A “getting to know you” potluck gathering will be offered in May; watch for details. In the meantime, all with an interest in socializing with others who attend HoA are invited to informal gatherings for a restaurant meal which occur after the “First Sunday” extended practice period and following the practice and teachings every Wednesday. No need to RSVP.
Information: heartofawareness.org.
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. Mezcala Christian Church provides approximately 250 early breakfast meals weekly to Mezcala children and 50 to 100 large bottles (garafones) of clean safe drinking water weekly to Mezcala area families. Food and financial donations are always needed and accepted. 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. One- to two-hour guided Mezcala island boat and hiking tours are also available following the bilingual church service and grace meal.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
Abundant Life Church
April 2, come to our special Palm Sunday celebration. You will be taken on a trip through the scriptures to see how the palm branches were used to signify worship in both the Old and New Testaments. Sunday is our chance to practice and perfect our praise like we will do in Heaven. It is good to be well prepared because Jesus is coming soon!
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. English-language services are Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Spanish-Language services are Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon. 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
Regular Sunday Services under Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long take place at 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara.