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 28, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for one hour of sitting and walking meditation.
Tuesday, January 30, 3 to 5 p.m. the Dharma Movie Matinee will feature “A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki.”
Wednesday, January 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. we offer an introductory and refined instruction of mindfulness-awareness practice. Led by senior teacher Marty Janowitz, attendees will be guided through the elements of this practice with time for questions and exploration.
To see the link to join us via Zoom, go to heartofawareness.org.
Afterward all are invited to enjoy “Social Time” for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Thursday February 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. one hour of sitting and walking meditation is offered.
Thursday February 1, from 1-2:30 p.m. the practice/study group is reading Thich Nhat Hanh’s “The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra.” You do not need the book to participate.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Sunday, January 28, Rev. Christine Wysock will preach and celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
Were the Holidays a bit too much of a good thing for you, food-wise, causing you to put on a few unwanted pounds? Perhaps we can help. Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and continuing through February 28, at St. Andrew’s a program will enable participants to share tips and resources and learn more about the Keto diet. No weigh-in and no fee. Carol Van Gorp will lead the series. If you’d like to participate, please email Carol, at carolvangorp99 @gmail.com.
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. James 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 Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Pastor Carolyn will talk this Sunday, January 28, about: “I And The Father Are One.”
As we continue to look into the Gospel of John in depth each week, we see Jesus get into more trouble with the religious authorities of his time. In the second part of Chapter 10 that we’ll be discussing on Sunday, Jesus says “I and the Father are one.” Does that shock you? It ought to. What does it mean? Let’s find out.
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, just south of Mom’s Restaurant, toward the lake.
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 christianscienceajijic.org or call 331-155-4733. All are welcome.
Heritage Baptist Church
Why do we come to church? We have a community of people whose purpose in life is to worship Christ and to do whatever pleases Him. Loving God and loving people are the glue that keeps any church together. The Christian life is not just a matter of “believing”. It is also a matter of “belonging.” The fact that we are all sinners saved by God’s grace is what we have in common. The only requirement for membership into God’s family is repentant faith in Christ.
We are not only a community who knows Christ, but a community that is always growing in Christ. If you are not growing, you are shrinking! There is no neutral ground in the Christian life. Look upward as we look to God. Look inward as we mature and are equipped. Look outward as we look to the fields that are white unto harvest. Spiritual maturity is not the goal.
We want to grow so that we can go and tell others! It is not enough to know the Bible, but to practice the Bible.
Join us upstairs at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar Sundays at 11:15 a.m. for 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.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, January 28, 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. Those wishing to get together for brunch after the service will meet at 12:20 p.m. in MIN WAH, Tepalo 96, Ajijic, 376-766-0686.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, January 30, 1:30 p.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 31, 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, and 322-356-0382 for the ID and password.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
The Sunday, 21 January pulpit message from John 9:1-7 entitled “When Jesus Comes …” wasn’t drawn from Daniel or The Revelation. This account of a man born blind gave the disciples opportunity to ask is the man blind because of his sin or the sin of his parents. Jesus chose not to answer their question and answered greater questions. Does this man need physical healing of his blindness? Jesus miraculously restored his sight and taught the man that obedience should be his response to Jesus’ healing. Jesus taught His disciples a different lesson. Do not focus on the sin of the man. Our focus must be on the need of man’s soul. Yes, judgment is coming, but it is not ours to judge.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Bible study 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.
Abundant Life Church
Are you happy? Being happy seems to be a fleeting thing in our generation with all the things that can and often do go wrong. How can we avoid the depression that seems to permeate our society? While happiness may come and go with each activity, an overall sense of wellbeing or joy can be with us always because it is not something we earn or achieve. Joy is something given to us. Come this Sunday, January 28, to tap into the only source of joy that is lasting. The good news that joy is given freely and we do nothing to earn it!
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 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.
Little Chapel by the Lake
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.
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter four.
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. in front of the Chapel (a fundraiser for their many financial needs).
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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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
St. Mark’s AnglicanEpiscopal Church GDL
Sunday Mass is held 1:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Information: contact Rabbi Aaron at rabbiaaron1 @gmail.com or at +52 624-230-7444.
Lakeside Community Fellowship
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.
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.
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).
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is moving
Beginning February 4, the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (LCUUF) will be sharing space at Saint Andrews Anglican Church in Riberas del Pilar.
Since 2006, the LCUUF has been in five Lakeside locations, adapting each time to a new space. Members of both congregations have been working collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition and are excited about the enhanced possibilities of the upcoming move.
There have already been two joint events in the beautiful garden at Saint Andrews, and we look forward to more shared experiences.
The last service at the current location, Hidalgo 261 in Riberas del Pilar, will be January 28, 10:30-11:30 p.m.
At the end of that service the congregation will march across the highway and a few blocks west to Saint Andrews located at San Lucas 19 in Riberas del Pilar, accompanied by music and celebration, to be warmly greeted by the Saint Andrew’s congregation.
Starting Sunday, February 4, LCUUF services will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and we welcome members and visitors to the new location.
Please visit lcuuf.org for more information about Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.