Common Ground Fellowship /Little Chapel by the Lake
Living by faith isn’t easy, but when one lives by faith, one will see God work in ways one never thought possible. Join us this Sunday at 11 a.m. as Dr. Ted Rogers presents part two of his series “The Substance of Things Hoped For” with the follow-up message—” Faith: Not a Synonym for Peace.” We also hope to see you on Easter Sunday. After the service on April 5, we will have an Easter celebration lunch which we would love to have you join us for.
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 through a feeding ministry and 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. We also host Saturday’s car wash fundraiser for Mama Cleo’s boys' home from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week and we have a Saturday outreach to the poorer kids in Chapala.
Our main worship service begins at 11 a.m. and includes a children’s church. During the week, on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Dr. Ted Rogers teaches a class on prayer through the Chapala Theological Seminary.
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Meet with other like-minded souls for open, non-denominational spiritual discussions on Tuesdays, 2 to 3:15 p.m., at the Lake Chapala Society.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside warmly invites the community to join in a meaningful and uplifting Holy Week journey beginning this Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. The congregation will gather to remember and celebrate the final days of Christ’s earthly life and reflect on the profound significance of His sacrifice.
Rev. Jim Powers will deliver this Sunday’s message, “Messiah’s Entry,” marking the start of the church’s Holy Week observances.
The week continues with two solemn and reflective services: A Maundy Thursday, April 2, service will be held at 5 p.m., honoring the night of the Last Supper. On Good Friday, April 3, at noon, worshippers will gather to remember Christ’s passion and His enduring love demonstrated through His suffering and death for the sake of humanity.
The community is then invited to return on Easter Sunday for a joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection. “The tomb is empty—His promises fulfilled,” the church shared in its announcement. “Hope and reconciliation with God are ours as believers.”
Following the Easter service, all are welcome to bring a favorite dish and join the congregation for a shared lunch as they celebrate the hope and joy of the risen Christ.
Christ Church Lakeside extends a heartfelt invitation to all who wish to participate in this sacred and celebratory week. 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 JewishCongregation
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.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, March 29, Rev. Carolyn Hansen will give the sermon “From Hosanna to Crucify Him: Walking Through Holy Week,” from Matthew 21:1-11.
Matthew’s account of Jesus’ triumphal entry reveals more than a celebration — it exposes the fragile faith of the crowd and the true mission of the King. As we enter Holy Week, we’ll explore how Jesus comes to cleanse and restore his people, and what it means for us not just to praise him on Sunday, but to follow him all the way to the cross.
Our preacher for Easter and the two Sundays following will be Dr. David Erickson.
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 on 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.
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.
• Yoga Chair, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. in the garden.
• Everyday Mexican Spanish class, Tuesdays, noon, in the garden.
• Choir practice, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. in the nave. New voices are welcome.
• Macramé workshop, Wednesdays, noon, in the garden.
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.
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.
Saturday, March 28, St. Mark’s invites you to paint Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt for children after worship on Easter Sunday, April 5.
A blessing of the palms will take place on Sunday, March 29, before the mass.
Maundy Thursday, April 2, celebrate the Lord’s Supper and the Washing of the Feet in the church, 5 p.m.
Good Friday, April 3, 1 p.m., the Way of the Cross begins in the garden and ends in the church with the liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.
Easter Sunday, April 5, four soloists from the Jalisco State Choir will reinforce St. Mark’s choir of six. They will sing numbers from Vivaldi’s Gloria, the Festival Alleluia by James Chepponis, two Resurrection hymns, and a special choral anthem during Communion arranged by Daniel Lemoine, the composer of our ‘Choral Gloria’…All capped off by Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus as a choral postlude!
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.
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
Rev. Brendalyn Batchelor, M.A., LPC, is Unity Ajijic’s minister-in-residence for April. She received her master’s degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico in 1991, and has been the minister of Unity Santa Fe since December 1994.
Sunday Celebrations are at noon and can also be viewed at unityajijic.org.
Classes that dive deeper into the Sunday themes are on Mondays at 10 a.m. All events take place at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic. +1 (209) 598-1315; 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..
Lake Chapala Baptist
LCBC invites you to join us for a meaningful Holy Week. On Good Friday (April 3 at 11 a.m.), come and reflect as seven members of our congregation share on the Seven Words of Jesus from the cross. The choir will lead us in powerful musical moments, giving voice to the sorrow and hope of Christ’s passion. On Easter Sunday, early risers are invited to a 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at the scenic amphitheater on the Ajijic malecón. This service will be bilingual, and Spanish-speaking friends are especially welcome. Then at 10:45 a.m., join us for a joyful celebration of music and the Word as we lift up our risen Lord together.
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..">.
San Lucas EvangelistaCatholic Church GDL
English Mass, Sundays, 11 a.m. Francisco Sarabia 280, Col. Progreso.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Rev. Matt Alspaugh presents the Flower Service at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Sunday, March 29, at noon.
When Unitarian minister Rev. Norbert Capek created the flower service that we continue on March 29, he asked people to bring flowers of their own choosing from their gardens or from a field or roadside. The diversity of the flowers was important, for it symbolized our diversity and how we all can make a contribution with our diverse gifts. Please bring a flower, of any kind, to the service if you can; however, extras will be available.
Carol Johnson is 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. Please consult the website for the services on April 5 and 12.
Jehova’s Witness
The congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses will hold a Bible Conference, Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m. at Santa Margarita 18 in Riberas del Pilar. Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m., a commemoration of the death of Christ will be held at the Hotel Real de Chapala’s Eucaliptus Salon de Eventos, Paseo del Prado 20 in La Floresta. More information at jw.org.
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.