Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Rev. Matt Alspaugh presents “Attention Attention Attention” at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, March 15, at its noon service.
There’s a Zen story about a man who asks the great master Ikkyu to write him a teaching of great wisdom. With his brush, Ikkyu writes just the word, “Attention.” Dissatisfied, the man asks, “Is that all?” Ikkyu writes again, “Attention Attention.” The man grouses, “That doesn’t seem profound at all!” So Ikkyu writes “Attention Attention Attention.” Finally, in frustration, the man demanded, “What does this word ‘attention’ mean?” Ikkyu’s reply was simple: “Attention means attention.”
What is this attention? It’s not just a Zen thing. We’ll look into paying attention, how to do it, and why it is important for this fellowship and us.
Mike Blanco will be the service associate.
All services of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship are held at noon at St. Andrews Anglican Church, San Lucas 19, Riberas de Pilar. For more information: lcuuf.org.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to communion.
Weekly Activities:
• Morning prayer: Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m., in the Prayer Zoom Room, contact info@standrews to get the link
• “Supporting Each Other” Dementia Support Group meets Mondays, 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Enter through the garden.
• Family/Friends Care Partners support group for those who care for loved ones with dementia, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. in the study. Enter through the office.
• Brown Bag Big Book open AA meeting, Mondays, noon, in the garden.
• Choir practice, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. in the nave. New voices are welcome.
Calle San Lucas 19, Riberas del Pilar. Office hours by appointment. Contact: 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..
Rev. Sarah Shirley: sarah@ standrews.mx; Facebook: standrews.mx.
Eckankar
Meet with other like-minded souls for open non-denominational spiritual discussions Tuesdays, 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.
Common Ground Fellowship at Little Chapel
Faith—What is it? Is it a desire? A wish? A belief? Scripture makes it very clear that true faith is much more than all of these combined. Come join us this Sunday as Doctor Ted Rogers takes a deep dive into the meaning of what faith truly is in his message, “Faith, the Substance of Things Hoped For,” at Common Ground Fellowship Little Chapel by the Lake’s main worship service.
CGFLC is a bilingual, friendly, and all-inclusive place to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe the church exists primarily for the benefit of those outside it as we seek to make Christ’s love known to others by serving our community in a feeding ministry and various other forms of aid. Additionally, we gladly accept donations of clothing and non-perishable food items that go directly to families in need in our purple donation box in front of the Chapel. Among our missions, we also host Saturday’s car wash fundraiser for Mama Cleo’s boys home 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week and we have a Saturday outreach to the poorer kids in Chapala.
We have a time of singing on Sundays at 9 a.m. and prayer time at 10 a.m. Our main worship service begins at 11 a.m. and includes a children’s church. During the week, Belva Velazquez teaches a Bible Study on Building a Bold Witness on Wednesday evenings at 5 p.m. And for the next several weeks on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Dr. Ted Rogers teaches a class on prayer through the Chapala Theological Seminary.
Christ Church Lakeside
At Christ Church Lakeside, Anglican Church of Mexico, we respond to God’s grace through Jesus Christ by seeking His will daily—nurturing one another through prayer, service, and the sharing of our gifts. All are welcome in our church family. We invite the community to join us each Sunday for worship, Holy Communion, and fellowship. Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. This week Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and Inez Dayer will give the message entitled “What Have You done.” Everyone is warmly encouraged to stay afterward for cake and coffee.
The Brunch Bunch meets 12:30 p.m. at La Nueva Posada, Donato Guerra 9 in Ajijic. Tel. 376-766-1444.
Christ Church Lakeside is located on the Carretera in West Ajijic, next to the Smokehouse Restaurant. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome to join us—we are all seekers.
For updates and news, visit our Facebook page: Christ Church Lakeside Ajijic.
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation
Rabbi Case and the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation (LCJC) welcome you on Fridays, 6 p.m. (2nd and 4th Fridays are potlucks.) Every Saturday, Torah service, 10 a.m. (live and via Zoom).
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; website: lakechapalajewishcongregation.com. 332-976-3778.
The LCJC will hold an Ordinary General Assembly Tuesday, March 31, 2 p.m.
The LCJC will hold a Passover Seder Wednesday, April 1, 6 p.m. at Manix II Restaurant. Contact Ellen Siegel for more information 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..">.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, March 15, Pastor Carolyn Hansen will give the sermon “Communion: Why We Come to the Table,” from 1 Corinthians 11:23–26.
“Why do we do this every Sunday?” Communion lies at the center of Christian worship, reminding us of Christ’s sacrifice and our unity in Him. But the Lord’s Supper is not simply a memorial service so much as a thanksgiving celebration! This week we explore the meaning, power, and ongoing gift of Communion.
English-language service is at 10 a.m. at Constitución 26, in Ajijic, 2nd floor. Enter through the back garage area and walk upstairs. For those with limited mobility, there’s also a small elevator at the front. Join us for coffee and refreshments after the service.
If you are unable to attend in person, join us live on Facebook at lpcchapala or on YouTube at @lpcchapala.
San Andres Catholic
Join us for English Mass on Sundays at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts to follow on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Marcos Castellanos 14, Ajijic. Join us Fridays in the Church at 9 a.m. to pray the Rosary in English. For more info, contact Rose, +1-423-312-7468 or Susan, +1-661-978-1759.
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Christian Science Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at noon at Cinco de Mayo 3, in Ajijic. The one-hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information, call 331-155-4733.
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass, Sundays 9 a.m., Del Cardinal 25, San Juan Cosala.
St. Mark’s Anglican GDL
We are an all-welcoming, inclusive, international community of expats and locals alike. Join us for worship in the Anglican tradition each Sunday at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Juan Pablo Valderrama. Saint Mark’s is located at Chichimecas 836, Col. Monraz, in Guadalajara, near the U.S. Consulate. Website www.saintmarksgdl.com, Facebook: stmark44470, Instagram: saintmarks_gdl.
San Lucas EvangelistaCatholic Church GDL
English Mass, Sundays, 11 a.m. Francisco Sarabia 280, Col. Progreso.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community is open to everyone. Join us to cultivate a sense of community and strengthen your meditation practice at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. Chairs and cushions provided.
Sundays: Sitting and walking meditation, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; first Sunday of the month: 9 a.m. to noon.
Wednesdays: One hour of sitting and walking meditation followed by a live teaching or video, and discussion: 3:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Thereafter, all are invited to enjoy dinner and socialize at a nearby restaurant.
Thursdays: Join our Book Study/Practice Group for sitting, reading, and discussion, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Unity Ajijic
Sunday Celebrations are at noon and can also be viewed at unityajijic.org. Classes that dive deeper into the Sunday themes are Mondays at 10 a.m. All events take place at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic. +1 (209) 598-1315; email unityajijic @gmail.com.
Lake Chapala Baptist
History often looks like a battlefield of ambition, betrayal, and power. Kings boast, armies march, and empires rise, yet all fade like shadows at sunset. In the Bible, Daniel’s vision shows that behind these struggles lies a deeper conflict—human pride opposing God. The spirit that exalts itself against Him appears again and again, foreshadowing the final rebellion of the Antichrist. Yet the outcome is never in doubt. Those who know their God stand firm while tyrants pass away. Empires roar for a moment, but God’s quiet sovereignty endures, and faithfulness—not power—will be remembered when history reaches its end.
English worship service is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Dan Klassen. English-language Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Choir practice is on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Santa Margarita 147, Riberas de Pilar. Office: 33-5023-5822; cell. +1-508-838-9156; 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..">.
Abundant Life Church
Abundant Life is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. Weekly Sunday worship services in English start at 10:30 a.m. and Bible studies on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. The English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com.
Carretera 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from SuperLake.
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.
Chabad
Chabad of Lake Chapala is a center for the Jewish community. Located in La Floresta, we welcome Jewish people of all levels of observance.
Contact Rabbi Yossi at 1-650-507-8902 for more information.
Koinonía Fellowship
Experience a nondenominational Christian community of expats and Mexicans Sunday, 11 a.m., for a fully bilingual worship service where we celebrate God’s grace and love together.
Carretera Poniente 911-B, West Ajijic. Facebook: ComunidadKoinoniaFellowship.
Heritage Baptist Church
Church service is Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 7, Morelos 114 in Chapala.
Joe Kuban, WhatsApp 331-046-6699, 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..">.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a non-denominational, evangelical church, located at Iglesia del Espiritu Santo, at Alvaro Obregon 119, Colonia Plaza de Toros in Chapala.
Worship Jesus Christ with them on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with contemporary-style praise music.
Information: Pastor Alan Pohl. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel. 33-399-1501. GraceChapalamx.church.