St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Reverend James Tyman will officiate at the 1:30 p.m. Mass with elements in both English and Spanish, Sunday, January 7.
St. Mark’s Anglican is offers the only English-language Anglican worship in the Guadalajara area. We are an international community of worship . A coffee get-together is held in the fellowship hall after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Pastor Larry continued his sermon theme with “The Magnificent Mystery Men” (Luke 1-2). In Luke 3:23-37, God’s Spirit fulfilled the promise to Simeon to see the Messiah before he died. Anna, the prophet, was faithful in speaking for God and proclaiming His truth.
The wise men show the anticipation of Gentile acceptance into the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 2:1-8, Herod plotted against baby Jesus, but the Lord’s angel guided Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus to safety in Egypt until after Herod’s death. Finally, Matthew 13:44-46 compares Jesus to a pearl of incomparable value that a man will forfeit everything to acquire the pearl. All of these lessons making us aware that God has provided a sacrifice for His elect.
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, January 7, Rev. Gary Kowalski will speak on “Your Year To Live.”
It’s a truism that everyone knows they are going to die, but no one really believes it. Rev. Gary suggests that embracing mortality can be a doorway to richer and more abundant living. He is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School and the author of several books on nature, spirituality, history and science. He lives with his wife Dori Jones in Santa Fe, New Mexico and looks forward to this return visit to Lake Chapala.
On January 14, the guest speaker will be Rev. Scott Cooper from the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston.
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
This week’s Worship will center around the sermon by Pastor Thomas, “Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God,” from First Corinthians 15:50-58.
Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. 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.
Thank you to all who contributed to our outreach this past Tuesday with the focus on gifts of toys for the children. Every family that we help out with a food dispensa, also received a bag of toys for the children in their family.
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter three.
Thursday at 10 a.m., a Bible Study on the book of Revelation in the fellowship hall will be led by Pastor Thomas. Anyone is welcome to drop in for the Study.
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, January 7, the Center is open from 9-10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation.
Wednesday, January 10, 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. 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 11, our Practice/Book Study group, open to all, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. We are reading
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, January 7, 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
Pastor Wayne will talk this Sunday about “The light of Life.”
“He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
In Chapter 8 of John, Jesus claimed to be the light of the world. Then he said that if we follow him we will walk in his light. One who follows Jesus by definition is a disciple. Our Lord was not trying to make camp followers. He was intent to make disciples. So what is a disciple? Discipleship comes from the same root in Latin as “discipline!” It means a student.
Jesus also claimed to be the truth. So the disciple is one who is being taught or trained in the truth by the Master. It is not surprising that the early believers did not call themselves Christians. They called themselves “The Way.” They single-mindedly followed Jesus; the light, the way, the truth.
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
“New year’s resolutions” are very popular. I will give three Biblical applications that can help Christians
in their resolve to live holier lives during 2024. First, let us resolve to abide in Biblical teaching to guide
us to holy living. Jesus says, “If you abide in My Word, you are truly disciples of mine” (John 8: 31).
Second, let us resolve to understand more about what it means to be sanctified in Christ. The Apostle Paul
writes: “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints . . .” (1 Cor. 1:2). Third, let us resolve to maintain the unity of the faith. Paul writes: “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you” (1 Cor. 1:10).
Heritage is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family. Join us upstairs at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Prayer, then wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study at 4:30 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
Have you been looking for a Jewish community that is warm, friendly, fully bilingual, diverse, and where everyone knows your name?
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 contacting Rabbi Aaron at rabbiaaron1 @gmail.com.
Financial considerations should not stop participation to any Judea de Jalisco event. We want all who desire to participate in our events to join in! If you need assistance please contact the Rabbi for a confidential conversation.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the The First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 7, 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. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant and give the message. A potluck will be held at the church after the Service.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held Tuesday, January 9. The next event will be held on January 16. 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 10, 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 or Rev. Jim Powers at jimminap@ gmail.com, cell: 322-356-0382 for the ID and password.
San Juan BautistaCatholic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.