HU Chant
Chanting HU, an ancient name for the Divine while in a contemplative state, is a simple technique to open your heart to greater happiness, love, inner peace and understanding.
Join in Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m., at the Center for Spiritual Living, 17 Nicholas Bravo, Ajijic, for a short group HU Chant followed by refreshments and fellowship time. Sponsored by Eckankar, Mexico.
Jewish Congregation
Shabbat Torah services are held the first and third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m., and Shabbat evening services and potluck every second and fourth Friday, 6 p.m.
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Unitarian Universalists
Rebecca N. Eichler will present “Immigrant Issues” Sunday, March 8, at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
U.S. immigration lawyer Eichler will speak about the work of human rights advocates fighting for the rights and dignity of asylum seekers in Mexico and the U.S. Though the goal of U.S. policy is to deter, delay, and discourage asylum seekers, thousands of individuals are confronting the illegal and cruel process with compassion and skill. In the fall of 2018 when the migrant caravans crossed Central Mexico, the San Miguel community turned out to feed, clothe, and provide legal and medical attention to more than 6,000 men, women, and children walking north to the United States.
The U.S. government’s response to these people once they reached the border has been a stark contrast: In November, 2018, the U.S. president issued an executive order banning individuals from applying for asylum who do not cross at a designated entry point. In January, 2019, the administration targeted those arriving at the designated ports of entry and ruled they must remain in Mexico while their asylum cases make their way through the US immigration courts. In July, 2019, the government added a new hurdle: all people, including children, who traveled through another country en route to the United States are forbidden to apply for asylum.
Most recently, the administration has begun sending asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexican border to a remote corner of Guatemala to apply for Guatemalan asylum. Today there are more than 50,000 asylum seekers trapped in dangerous border towns in northern Mexico while they seek U.S. protection from harm in their home countries.
The Unitarians meet Sundays, 10:30 a.m., at Hidalgo 261, on the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar, opposite the Catholic Church. More information: 376-766-2299.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, March 8, Brother Robert Janisse will be bringing the message on “Beatitudes: The Upside Down Kingdom” at the Little Chapel by the Lake. Stay after the service for a friendly family-style meal in the fellowship hall.
Bible studies are held Tuesday, March 10, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, Fun with Music will sing at Mi Anastasia assisted living center in Riberas del Pilar, from 4-5 p.m. Carpooling from the Chapel at 3:30 p.m.
Conversational Spanish classes are still open for more students at beginning and intermediate levels, Fridays at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Information: 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..
Saturdays, 4 p.m., all are welcome to a “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” Open to anyone at Lakeside who wants to pray for our nations, world, friends and family.
Information: 376-766-2538.
Lake Chapala Baptist
“God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” (Genesis 21:6.) Laughter is a blessing from the Lord. It’s the best stress-reliever there is. Through laughter, we can get through some of the darkest moments in life with a small smile. We can become closer with the people around us, celebrate moments of joy, and be thankful for the best friends we have. Laughter and smiles are the best universal communication available. Everyone understands the happiness that comes from laughter and it’s necessity in our daily lives. Today, laugh a little harder. Smile a little bigger. Appreciate the things that make you feel just that good.
Pastor John Linton will bring the message Sunday, March 8.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; English-language worship service, 11 a.m., and Spanish-language worship service, 12:30 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Sunday, March 8, The Reverend Robbin Moore will preside and preach. The service of Holy Eucharist begins at 10 a.m. Coffee hour, a time of fellowship and welcome, follows the service.
A Lenten Studies series continues Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and wraps up on April 8. Includes a simple lunch of soup, bread and beverage. Sign-up sheet in the garden.
The next Taizé Service will be Wednesday March 18, 6 p.m. For more information on Taizé and its contemplative service of music, readings and prayer, see taize.fr/en. All are welcome to attend.
Every Sunday, Operation Feed, a program supported by St. Andrew’s, welcomes donations of non-perishable food items. Boxed milk and empty cardboard egg cartons are especially welcome, in addition to rice, beans, pasta, lentils, garbanzos, oats, oil and salt. The parish distributes this food to Lakeside’s neediest families.
Every donation or consignment you make to St. Andrew’s resale shop, Todo Bueno, supports a number of Lakeside charities through St. Andrew’s outreach ministry.
Todo Bueno needs volunteers to serve as sales clerks. Information: Patti Gonzales 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..
Todo Bueno is located on the highway, just west of S&S Auto in Riberas del Pilar, and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday.
St. Andrew’s is at Calle San Lucas 19, a block south of the Carretera in Riberas del Pilar.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, March 8, Pastor Carolyn Hansen continues the series from Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose-Driven Life,” exploring how we glorify God when we share the Gospel with others.
LPC Congregant: As you carefully consider your purpose in Christ, would cyou onsider serving LPC with your time and talents? This church needs volunteers for many tasks and positions: administrative (audio-visual, graphic design, photography, administrator back-up, special projects), leadership (elder, deacon, special events leader), ministry outreach (despensas, esl, feeding programs. prison ministry, rehab center visits), worship preparations (communion preparation, altar care, order of service, flowers), worship activities (reader, greeter, usher, name tags, prayer ministry), building services (general maintenance of all building areas – can be learned on the job), medical services (congregational assistance, home visits, assist onsite basic care services), congregational care (physical and spiritual care for home-hospital visits, telephone follow-up).
Perhaps you have other knowledge, skills or abilities you could share with your church family, regularly or part-time. If you can help in any way, call 376-106-0853.
Drop In! Every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. 60’s Singalong with Freedom Chorale. Lead a song on a mic, or just sing along with the rest of the Chorale. Live backing, lyrics and professional sound.
Free transport to and from church by Yoli Reyna, professional chauffeur, 331-604-1006.
Computer, sewing classes & ESL for Spanish speakers are Saturday, 10 a.m.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church, San Jorge 250, Riberas del Pilar. English services, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Spanish services, 9 a.m.; Sunday School for adults, 8:30 a.m. in the library; Bible Study, Fridays, 6 a.m.
Christ Church
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the second Sunday in Lent, March 8, 11 a.m. in La Huerta Events Center. Rev. Danny Borkowski will celebrate and give a message with the theme “Wind and Water” based on John 3:1-17.
Sunday School (in Spanish) convenes during the service at the Gospel Reading. Young people are welcome to share this time of lessons and discovery.
Coffee is available before and after the service. A celebration in commemoration of Rev. Danny Borkowski’s 40 years (March 9) as a priest will be held after the service. Finger food will be served.
The Bible Study meets on Wednesday, March 11, 1 p.m. at Elizabeth Carroll’s home, Galeana 35 in Ajijic. All are welcome to learn about the inspired contents of the Bible and share their insights with each other.
Abundant Life Church
Christians should be prepared for all the conditions of life. Some, misguided believers, think that once they are a Christian there should be no more problems and that God will always protect them, their family and belongings. This simply is not true. Our walk is by faith and not by sight. When we don’t have what we want or even need we are to trust God. The one thing that stands as an unmoving foundation in a difficult world is that God has promised His people a future. Our current situation may not show it but God is in charge. Sunday, March 8, Pastor Gary reminds us of the promises of God and that He always keeps his word.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services, 10 a.m. and Bible study in English, Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Spanish language services, Sundays, noon, and Bible studies, Fridays, 6:45 p.m. Children’s ministry, Saturday, noon, and youth, Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.
The church is at Carretera Chapala-Jocotepec 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from Super Lake. Information: 331-417-7038.
Riberas Meditation
This week’s Satsang will be held Wednesday, March 11, 3 to 4:30 p.m. The topic will be Ramana Maharshi’s “Who am I,” Paragraph 1 2: “Just ask ‘To whom has this thought occurred?’ to stop all thoughts.”
Ramana Maharshi taught self-inquiry as the most direct way for self-realization, to look within yourself and see what is always present, and never comes and goes.
There is no cost for Satsang. Books and meditation materials are provided for free. Satsang is hosted at the house of Richard Clarke, San Luis 73, Riberas del Pilar. Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited. Call 376-765-6976 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..
Lakeside Community
Fellowship
Over 2,000 years have gone by and the message is the same but a multitude of opposing voices are seeking to drown it out. It’s imperative that believers hold fast to the simple, clear, lifechanging message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Lakeside Community Fellowship meets every Sunday, 10 a.m., at Hidalgo 441, in the new Bravo Theatre directly adjacent to the Carretera. All are welcome to attend. Youth and children’s Sunday school classes are available during the service. Information: Alan Pohl, 333-399-1501; Dave Powell, 332-208-9263.
San Andrés Mass
Padre Everardo Sánchez will officiate for the English-speaking congregation, each Sunday, 9 a.m.
Sunday Masses in Spanish are scheduled at 7, 8 and 10 a.m., noon, 5, 7 and 8 p.m.
San Andrés Catholic Church is at the corner of Ramon Corona and Parroquia, one block from the Ajijic main plaza.
San Juan Bautista
Father Jose Louis Gonsalves will preside at English-language Mass held at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in San Juan Cosala, each Sunday, 9 a.m. The church is located at Del Cardinal, across from the plaza.
San Antonio de Padua
An English-language Mass is held at this Catholic parish each Sunday, 10 a.m. Address: Ramon Corona 123, San Antonio Tlayacapan.
St. Mark’s Anglican-
Episcopal, Guadalajara
All are welcome to English Mass at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Michael Schirmacher officiates, with Ana Silvia Guerrero on organ and Debbie Matthew directing the choir. Spanish Mass is at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Manuel Sonora officiating.
Chichimecas 836 at Aztecas, Col. Monraz, end of route Bus 33-A. See stmarksanglican.org.
Iglesia Cristiana Agape
Bilingual Christian Church Service Sundays at 6 p.m., with music. Calle Nudo de Cempoaltepetl 842, Col. San Marcos, Guadalajara.
Information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., maryloera.com/service, 332-590-7760 (WhatsApp).