St. Andrew’s Anglican
Reverend Michelle McKinnon Young will preach and Reverend James Twyman will celebrate Sunday, February 12. Services begin at 10 a.m.
The St. Andrew’s Lunch Bunch goes to different venues for lunch at Noon every Sunday. The location is listed every Sunday in our bulletin.
After services on February 19, the congregation is invited to our Taco Sunday luncheon to be served in St. Andrew’s garden.
“Surprised by Hope,” is a six-week Lenten series led by the Rev. Michael Schirmacher. (Time and place to be determined). Based on the studies of renowned Biblical scholar N.T. Wright, Bishop of Durham, this series will engage in a dialogue about Heaven, The Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church. To save a seat for this series, e-mail Fr. Michael at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. He will respond to help determine the most convenient time and place.
A fashion show will be held in the church garden, Thursday March 16, 2 p.m., featuring “Ajijic Chic” creations by Catherine Stephenson. The show will benefit the Outreach Programs of St. Andrew’s. Tickets, 200 pesos, are available Panache and the Todo Bueno resale shop.
Operation Feed: Our feeding program buys non-perishable food to donate to “Operation Feed,” which feeds about 150 families in and around San Juan Cosalá. If you opt for a cash donation, envelopes marked “Operation Feed” are available every Sunday. If you sign your name to the envelope, your offering will be recorded as a church donation.
Coffee and Cookies Ministry: A wonderful time for meeting friends and greeting newcomers. Please join us. We’re always grateful for volunteers to provide cookies. Those interested can sign up via the sign-up sheet near the garden pathway.
If you’d like to donate to St. Andrew’s, checks can be made out to Andrew’s Fund U.S., or Andrew’s Fund Canada, each of which are tax-deductible.
To become part of our parish family, please contact Rev. Michelle: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. office hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sunday services are streamed live and sermon highlights are available on Facebook/St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, February 12, Thomas Walker will be preaching on “Upon this ROCK I will build my Church, the ROCK that withstood the storm, and the ROCK that gave life.”
We are located on the Ajijic Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m.
Grace meal after the service. Main dish provided, accompanying dishes whatever you decide to bring.
Donations for our food mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute to this worthy cause. A big thank you to those who went out visit the village on February 7th.
Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m., “What does the Bible say about healing for today? Why doesn’t everyone who asks, get healed?”
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., a small group meets for fellowship and prayer at the Chapel. This Tuesday, the focus will be on Second Peter 1: 1-11.
Conversational Spanish classes are Fridays, 1 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..
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a fundraiser for their needs.
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Contact Don Spangler, +1970-219-5983 for more information.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, February 12, the topic is “Social Justice; Standing on the Side of Love.” “To be a Unitarian Universalist means we’re not alone in the work: we are not alone because of our promises to love one another and because we are companions on the journey,: said Erika Hewitt. Through music and readings this service focuses on how our UU principles align with Social Justice and how as individuals and a congregation we can undertake and promote Social Justice work in our community. D’Vorah Kelley and Colleen Beery will lead the service.
The February 19 service talk will be “The Path of Love” with Rev. Matt Alspaugh speaking, Heidi MacLennan as service leader.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. In-person services are now available at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will celebrate the sixth Sunday after the Epiphany by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, Sunday, February 5, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message, “You Shall Not …”. Those wishing to have brunch after the Service will meet at noon in the Smoke House Ajijic, 333-454-8671 (next-door).
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will be held Tuesday, February 14 at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. If you wish to give a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, contact Al Ramos, 332-384-2343, 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..
The Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski will be held via Zoom Wednesday, February 15, 1 p.m. All are invited to learn about the inspired contents of the Bible and share their insights with each other.
To receive the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist service and/or the Bible Study, contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 376-766-2495.
Lakeside Presbyterian
This Sunday, February 12, Pastor Carolyn will say, “We Need To Talk.”
This week’s sermon is about the first letter of Paul to the Corinthian church. The apostle Paul loved the Corinthian followers of Jesus deeply—but they had been making some terrible mistakes. He showed his love for them by not letting them get away with any of it. He gently corrected them—and we can learn from his loving instruction about how we ought to relate to each other, build each other up, and live in unity.
English-language service begins at 9:30 a.m. Spanish service begins 11 a.m.. Everyone is welcome to the drop-in Bible study Wednesday, 10 a.m.
The English service also streams each Sunday at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853, Thursday, before 4 p.m.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
LPC is at Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, (turn lakeside at Mom’s Restaurant).
Lake Chapala Baptists
Sermon: “A Shortage Of Godly Men,” from Philippians 2:21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Last Sunday, our Pastor brought us a story about a church with only one door. Over it is mounted a plaque, “Servant’s Entrance.” The only way in or out of that sacred place is by being a servant.
“All those who reside within the body of the Church serve God, each according to their own calling,” he said. “We are all blood-bought servants of Jesus Christ. But because we are selfish by nature, we must cultivate a servant’s heart, centered on the Lord and His will for us. Your service might be donating to an orphanage; imagine how that could change a child’s life forever. Or you may be called to warn the wayward, ministering to their fundamental need to hear the gospel.
“A servant of Christ’s aim is to be available to his Master for any calling. Could you, like Paul, be willing to sacrifice anything, even your own life, in order to serve God? A servant’s heart must be constantly captivated by Christ. Are you captivated?
“Being Christian is not for sissies. At the end of your days, will you be able to say, It is sufficient that I have served the Lord? Live for Christ; serve Christ; be captivated by Christ and receive the servant’s honor. The way is narrow, and there is only one entrance, the servant’s entrance.”
Share memorable weekly sermons, uplifting music, and an ongoing thirst for true wisdom Sundays, 10:45 a.m. at the Lake Chapala Baptist Church. Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. LCBC’s bilingual services are Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness (HoA) Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Sunday, February 12, the schedule is from 9 to 10 a.m. Following the Sunday meditation, the HoA library will be open from 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15, the meditation period is from 4 to 5 p.m. Marty Janowitz will give a dharma talk exploring the topic “Why Meditate? From Mindfulness to Awareness.” Session time will be extended to 6:30 pm, to allow for questions and discussion after the live talk.
Wednesday sessions are also offered via Zoom. You’ll find the link on the website, heartofawareness.org.
A practice and book/study group meets Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. “In Love with the World: A Monk’s Journey Through the Bardos of Living and Dying” by Tibetan master teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche is the current book chosen for study. The book is read aloud during each session with discussion as we read. Each session begins with 20 minutes of sitting practice and ends with a ten-minute silent reflection/meditation period. If you are interested in attending this group or have any questions, please 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..
A library hour following the Practice/Study group, with browsing from 2:30-3:30. The HoA library consists of over 300 volumes related to Buddhist teachings and practices. It is open to all.
Activities at the Heart of Awareness are open to all. Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written meditation instructions for beginners.
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community and Practice Center is located at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. For more information, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
Jewish Congregation
The Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation holds Friday services at 6 p.m. via Zoom. See lakechapalajewishcongregation.com for the URL.
Abundant Life Church
God has great plans for all of us. You may have heard that before but how can we know what those plans are? When real life happens it can feel like the plans that God has for us will never come to pass but what if God uses those real life situations to place us just where He wants us? Come Sunday, February 12, as we see how God uses all the situations in our lives to work our His plan…That is if we are willing to accept it.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday with Spanish language Bible studies on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Grace Church Chapala
Join us for worship at the Bravo Theater, 441 Hidalgo, in Riberas, every Sunday, 10 a.m.
Grace Church is a group of believers with a more contemporary style of worship with a mix of praise songs and hymns.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Regular Sunday Services under Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long take place at 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, 44670 Guadalajara.