Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the First Sunday after Christmas Day, December 31, in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse Restaurant and also via Zoom. Rev. Christine Wysock will be the celebrant and give the message.
Those wishing to get together for brunch after the service will meet in Casa Linda Restaurant, Rio Bravo 7, Ajijic 376-108-0887.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, January 2, 11:30 a.m. at calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. To help the food program with a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, 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, January 3, 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.
If you wish to attend either the Holy Eucharist and/or the Bible Study via Zoom, and don’t have the Zoom sign-in information, contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 376-766-2495 for the ID and password.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Pastor Larry Clonts presented his sermon, “The True Spirit of Christmas” (Luke Chapters 1-2) as God’s Spirit fills mankind. God’s Spirit filled John (Luke 1:15) and Mary (Luke 1:35). God’s Spirit filled Elizabeth, Mary’s aunt (Luke 1:41). God’s Spirit filled Zechariah, John’s father, after God restored his speech (Luke 1:63-67). God’s Spirit told Simeon he would see God’s salvation before he died (Luke 2:25-28). Anna was used by God’s Spirit (Luke 2:36-38).
God’s Holy Spirit brings unbeliever’s conviction with the gospel truth (John 16:8-11). Repentance and faith in Jesus, brings us eternal life and new nature (John 3:3-7). The Holy Spirit unites the believer with Christ in His body, the church (1 Cor. 12:13).
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. English-language worship service is at 10:45 a.m. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30 p.m.
Lake ChapalaJewish 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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Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Sunday, December 31, Rev. Jane Castleman will speak on “Living Joyfully: Embracing the Gift of Joy.”
This presentation will explore the transformative power of joy. Joy is not a fleeting emotion, but a way of living—a choice we make every day. It is a gift we give ourselves and share with others, cultivating a sense of wonder, gratitude, and delight in our lives. Join us as we celebrate this last service of 2023 with joy for all that we have shared in 2023.
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
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, December 31, Pastor Thomas Walker will speak on “Behold the Lamb of God.” at the 11 a.m. service.
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: 331-307-0669.
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 outreach will focus on the children of our families, with gifts for them on January 2 (for Day of the Magi, January 6). Meet at the Chapel at 3 p.m. to carpool.
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter two.
Thursday at 10 a.m., a Bible Study on the book of Revelation will be led by Pastor Thomas.
Car Wash/Bazaar by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (a fundraiser for their many needs.)
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate in a supportive environment 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, December 31, the Center is open from 9-10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation.
Wednesday, January 3, 4 to 6:30 p.m. From 4 to 5 p.m., we offer an hour of meditation practice consisting of 30 minutes sitting, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. our senior teacher, Marty Janowitz will offer a dharma talk on “The Challenge of Being ‘Me’”. There will be time for Q & A.
You can join also join us on Zoom for the entire session and the link can be found at heartofawareness.org.
After practice each Wednesday, anyone who desires can join us for a dinner at a restaurant to be determined.
Thursday, January 4, there will be no Practice/Book Study group. Starting January 11, from 1-2:30 p.m. the group will read Thich Nhat Hanh’s “The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra.”
You do not need the book to participate.
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.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Sunday, December 31, Rev. James Twyman will preach and celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
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: 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.. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Every fifth Sunday, Lakeside Presbyterian invites a church member to offer a witness to the work of God in their life. Sunday, December 31, several church members from our English and Spanish-language congregations will share about the outreach ministries of the church. It will be exciting to see all that’s accomplished through the diligent work of our volunteers in this beautiful community.
We will also have a free brunch after the service. All are welcome!
The English language service is at 9:30 a.m., which also streams live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. The Spanish language service begins at 11 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to Wednesday drop-in Bible study.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar.
Heritage Baptist Church
The pre-Christian history of salvation, as recorded in the Old Testament, presents mankind’s need for a Saviour.
Later, the Gospel According to Luke describes the arrival of Messiah: “And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.” After Mary’s arrival, “she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn” (2:4-7).
This Advent take a close look at a nativity scene once again. In the winter of 5 or 4 B.C., God invaded human history by taking on the form of a man. Bethlehem, the town in which Jesus was born, means “house of bread,” and thus became worthy of its name. For there was born the eternal Bread of Life.
Heritage Baptist Church meets upstairs at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Prayer, then the Word at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible study at 3 p.m. Info: 333-016-3743, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit our Facebook page.
Judea de Jalisco
Judea de Jalisco is an alternative, Mexican and expat/immigrant, LBGTQA+ welcoming, faith-based community that meets for spiritual and social events where Jewish ethics/values, music, laughter and food are highlighted.
Please consider joining this fast growing Jewish community by attending A Taste of Chardonnay and Shabbat Sunday, December 29, 6 p.m.—a Shabbat service and a light oneg of Challah, cheese, cracker and fruit (sponsored by Bryan, Molly and Robert)—at Rabbi Aaron and Kevin’s house.
Register with the Rabbi at +(52)624-230-7444 or email rabbiarron1 @gmail.com.
Please bring a bottle of wine or beverage to share.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Iglesia Anglicana Diocesis de Occidente will officiate at a memorial service for Reverend Manuel Sonora Macias, Saturday, December 30, 5 p.m.
Reverend James Tyman will officiate at the 1:30 p.m. service, Sunday, December 31. Bishop
A memorial service for Loyal Truman Rhodes Snyder will be held Sunday, December 31, 3:30 p.m.,
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.
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.
Abundant Life Church
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.
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. Information: unitynamaste.org.
Seventh-Day Adventist
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.
Help with transportation; 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.
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.
San Juan Bautista Catholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sunday, s 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423 312 7468.
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.