Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See www.lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the third Sunday in Lent, March 20, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist service in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse. Rev. Christine Wysock will celebrate and give a message “Why?” based on Luke 13:1-9. Masks are required.
At noon, those wishing to have brunch/lunch will meet in the Scallion Ajijic Bistro, in Plaza Bugambilias in Ajijic, 376-766-2301.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will not be held Tuesday, March 22. Information/monetary donation: Al Ramos, 332-384-2343, 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..
The Bible study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski, will be via Zoom Wednesday, March 23, 1:30 p.m. To receive the Zoom sign-in information for the Sunday service or the Bible study, contact Rev. Jim Powers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 322-356-0382 or Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 376-766-2495.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Pastor Wayne’s topic for this week will be “God Keeps His Promises.”
The next book in our series is Joshua. The Hebrew people had escaped from slavery in Egypt, wandered for 40 years in the desert, and were now ready to receive the land that God had promised. Standing on the western bank of the Jordan River, God instructed them to possess the land. All they had to do was cross a river at flood stage, defeat all the inhabitants of the land, and then walk in obedience to the Lord. No problem, right?
Bible study is Wednesday, 10 a.m., in the church sanctuary. The book of Matthew is the current focus of this initial, interactive, study.
In-church services are at 9:30 a.m. (English) and 11 a.m. (Spanish). The live English service streams each Sunday on Facebook at Lakeside Presbyterian Church-Chapala. All masking and social distancing protocols are in place.
If you need a ride to come to church, coantact LPC at 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Friday.
There are coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
On the third Sunday of Lent, March 20, St. Andrew’s Anglican is open for worship. All Covid protocols are followed, and masks must be worn.
Father James Francis Twyman will preach and celebrate.
Facebook: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church – Riberas del Pilar, with daily inspiration, parish news and events and live-streamed Sunday services and sermon highlights.
Interfaith Lenten study will continue Wednesday, March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the multi-purpose room with speakers from various faith traditions. The day’s speaker, David Dennis, will discuss Buddhism and his passion for his chosen faith.
Paul Callens will lead a Talking Circle session Wednesday, March 23, 4:30 p.m.
To be part of our parish family, contact Rev. Robbin 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.. Her office hours are Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, March 20, at the 11 a.m. praise and worship service, Pastor Pete Campbell will speak and share from the word of God in the book of Matthew. Feasting at the King’s Table is the sermon title for this series.
Little Chapel by the Lake is located on the Ajijic-Chapala Highway #10 in Chula Vista.
Women’s Bible study, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. in the book of Philippians.
Thursday at 4 p.m., the video will be ““Where Does the Evidence Lead?” Please note the change of day.
Conversational Spanish is offered Fridays, 1 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall.
Donations for Little Chapel’s food mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel. We are able to also contribute to our local boys home, Mama Cleo’s, via the contributions to the purple box.
Saturday, March 19, the boys from Mama Cleo’s will be manning a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Little Chapel to raise funds for their many expenses.
Lake Chapala Baptist
Last Sunday, Pastor John Linton began an in-depth study of Philippians, which he called “Paul’s letter of Joy.” Judging from the widespread smiles and palpable good will after the service, that was an apt description.
In Philippians, the apostle turned a laser-beam focus on the believer’s exaltation through joy. “Joy is the Christian’s evidence that their faith in Christ is alive and functional,” the pastor said. “Making Christ our center increases our involvement in sound spiritual relationships, without which joy cannot exist. A Christian’s conquering joy creates a stable heart and is a powerful witness to non-believers; they will sit up and take notice of anyone who abides in true joy.
“Let your joy be overflowing!” Pastor John exhorted his congregation. “If God’s spirit has enabled you to trust Him, rejoice! Let us, like Paul, present our bodies as living sacrifices and joyfully give ourselves to our Lord as willing bondservants. Don’t be afraid, be joyful! Don’t straddle the world and the spirit; run to Christ! Pray about how God wants you to live and serve, and discover your own personal evidence of His calling, His power, and His love!”
Share thoughtful weekly sermons, uplifting music, and an ongoing thirst for true wisdom at Lake Chapala Baptist Church every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Bible study groups are Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Covid protocols are observed.
Information: 376-765-2925; lakechapalabaptistchurch.com or LCBC Facebook page.
Good Friday, April 15, join us from 3 to 4 p.m. for “The Twelve Cups of Passover,” a program of sacred music and Bible readings to honor the resurrection of our Lord. It’s free, and all are welcome. Bring a dish to share after the program.
Abundant Life Church
Which is easier: To not get angry or to not open your mouth when you are? The Bible has wonderful council for either case. If you find controlling your temper difficult, you will want all the help you can get, and God is ready with the help. Whether you yell and scream or simply complain a lot, controlling our mouth is important. Come Sunday, March 20, to hear how God can help, but also to understand our responsibility in the process.
You will also enjoy our services both on our Facebook page as well as our YouTube channel.
English Sunday service is at 10 a.m., also at abundantlifechapala.com. Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. Bible studies are in person Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Unitarians
March 20, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on “Sisyphus Was On a Roll.”
In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was punished for cheating death by being compelled to roll a heavy boulder uphill, only to see it roll back down just as he reached the top. We consider meaningless and difficult tasks to be Sisyphean in nature, and we worry that such tasks in life can lead to depression. How do we deal with the Sisyphean tasks in our lives? How do we reflect on aspects of our life history that were pointless and arduous? We’ll explore the stones we, too, roll. Annie Morris is the service leader.
March 27, Lew Crippen will speak on “Free Will—Is It All an Illusion?” with DeeDee Camhi as service leader.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. The Unitarian building is again open to fully vaccinated participants. To reduce breakthrough infections, we ask that you wear a mask. To reduce crowding, we ask that you preregister by email 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.. Your reservation will be acknowledged.
The location of services is on the Carretera at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Gringo Men’s Bible study
Gringo Men’s Bible study group continues to meet every Thursday at 9 a.m., but its meeting place has moved to Min Wah Chinese Restaurant, three blocks north of Donas Donuts. The Bible study is nondenominational and open to all faiths. Coffee fellowship starts at 8:45 a.m. and the message and American-style breakfast starts at 9 a.m. Don Spangler will share on the medical, health and spiritual benefits of practicing an attitude of gratitude at the Thursday, March 31, meeting. An offering for Mama Cleo’s boys home will also be taken. The Woman’s Bible study group meets at the same time and place.