The well liked leader of the large Anglican Diocese of Western Mexico made an emotional plea to parishioners at St. Mark’s church in Guadalajara, asking them to recognize and rise to the crisis represented by severely shrinking congregations. 

Retiring can often be synonymous with “doing nothing, killing time and chilling out,” says David Pisarra.  And while this may sound relaxing to some, the lawyer and international speaker warns that “doing nothing” comes with a price.

Christmas in Mexico, of course, is celebrated in a big way. Calling it “Christmas on steroids” would be too strong.

The Tarahumara Project got its start at Lakeside in 2006, while Libby Townsend and other volunteers were busy collecting warm coats and blankets for the Tarahumara, or Raramuri, as they call themselves – indigenous people inhabiting the Copper Canyon region of northwestern Mexico.

The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara is accustomed to assisting U.S. citizens who experience misfortunes while traveling or living in Mexico.

“Saturated,” is how Timothy G. Ruff Welch describes himself two days after having directed the 48-member Zapopan Municipal Choir, bolstered by 42 additional voices, in a high-profile concert December 2.