Lake Chapala Baptist Church
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. (Matthew 5:14).
We are the children of God. He has told us so. When we became followers of Christ, we went from the darkness to the light and are thus the “light of the world”. We bring hope and the knowledge of salvation to others. When people see you, do they know you are Christians by the way you act? If not, why not? If our light cannot be hidden because we are set on a hill as an example, it behooves us to shine that light wide and far. Let us all show we are Christians by our love.
Worship service Sundays, 10:45 a.m.; Spanish language worship at 12:30 p.m.
Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Contact: 331-608-0856.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location. Rvdmo. Ricardo J. Gomez Osnaya, our Diocesan Bishop, will be the celebrant and give the message. The Bishop will also confirm Lisa Knowlton and receive Deborah Inkster-Bain. Those wishing to gather for brunch after the service will meet at the Casa Linda Restaurant, Rio Bravo 7 Ajijic, 376-108-0887.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held Tuesday, October 3. The next distribution will be held on October 10, 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 be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 4, 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, learn about the inspired contents of the Bible, and share their insights with each other. If you haven’t attended a Bible Study with Rev. Danny you should, as you will find it extremely interesting and educational.
The Lakeside Singers will meet at the church Thursday, October 12, from 1 to 3 p.m., and then every Thursday after that. Bring your voice, a friend, an instrument if you play one, a favorite song you’d like to sing. No auditions, no pressure, just fun and fellowship.
Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist Service and/or the Bible Studies: contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 376-766-2495.
Heritage Baptist Church
“Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever!” This is just one keepsake of wisdom gleaned from Hebrews 13 last Sunday morning.
As we mature on a spiritual level, we are to separate ourselves from the world, camped round about Christ, making Him central to our worship. There are thus two societies, the inner camp where the Lord and His people dwell, and the outer world, where dwell the godless and vulnerable, weak and corrupt.
Outside the camp, there is no hope, no God. Blind to God, the people reject Him. They have no idea what it is to know with deep assurance, “I am Thine.” They don’t experience the family of God.
What a glorious life awaits those who repent their sin and turn to Christ! Therefore, let us run to Him, and then let us go outside the camp and in our going, share the magnificent blessings of the true Gospel, with Christ at the center of all.
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.
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.
Contact us at 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.. Website is LakeChapalaJewishConregation.com.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, October 1, at the 11 a.m. service, the title of Pastor Thomas Walker’s is “He must increase.” 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. Our next food distribution day is Tuesday, October 3. Meet at the Chapel to carpool at 3 p.m.
A special need at this time is crayons, pencils, and paper for a children’s Bible class in San Juan Tecomatlan held by one of the local women in that pueblo.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will meet for a Bible study in the book by Paul written to the Thessalonians. This week we’re in Chapter 5.
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).
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 1, Reverend Michelle McKinnon-Young will preach and Reverend Andrew Krumbhaar will celebrate at the 10 a.m. service.
Watch for the next iteration of our continuing Lectionary Study to 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 at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) Sundays and Wednesdays. Chairs and cushions are provided. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations are appreciated.
Sunday, October 1, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation. The format for the hour is 30 minutes of sitting, 15 minutes of walking and 15 minutes of sitting.
Wednesday, October 5, there is a practice period from 4 to 5 p.m., followed by a talk and discussion led by senior teacher Marty Janowitz. We will explore “Right Effort,” the sixth in the elements of the eight-fold path.
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.
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.
Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
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 1, Pastor Carolyn Hansen will talk about the real meaning of “eternal life.” The most famous verse in the New Testament is John 3:16, which is right in the middle of the text of our sermon this week. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” What is this eternal life? It’s really the whole good news of the gospel. And it’s so much more than “living forever.” It’s not just “going to heaven when you die.” We’ve watered down this idea so much that it’s not even good news anymore.
English-language service begins Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 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.
New LIT (Lakeside Institute of Theology) courses will be scheduled for November. A chance to earn various levels of divinity certification.
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.
Abundant Life Church
We serve a God of both love and justice but…Which one is most important? Come this Sunday, October 1, as we discover the biblical relationship between the love displayed through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and our continued need to obey and live for Him. There is no conflict between the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New. Jesus Christ (God) is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. 13:8). It is best that we know what God wants rather than finding out when it is too late.
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.
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.
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423-312-7468.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas. 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.
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).
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.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Regular Sunday Services take place at 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish. Their choir is not to be missed and there is a coffee gettogether after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.