Seventh-Day Adventists
Saturday service begins 10 a.m., study, 10:30 a.m., worship, 11:30 a.m. Carretera 10, San Antonio Tlayacapan. Information: www.chapalaSDA.org.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, February 19, the topic is “The Path of Love.” Since 2009, Unitarian Universalists have gathered at social justice events in their bright yellow “Standing on the Side of Love” T-shirts, and over time, we’ve become known as “The Love People.” The Love People is a good description for us, for a key part of our theology is love. We’ll consider how love in all its forms defines how we as UUs are in the world, and how love might guide us in our lives. Rev. Matt is the speaker and Heidi MacLennan is the service leader.
The talk at the February 26 service will be “Imagine, Stories from Ukraine, Macedonia and Lakeside,” featuring returned Peace Corps volunteer Jud Dolfin as speaker and Carol Johnson 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 last Sunday after the Epiphany by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, Sunday, February 19, 10:30 a.m., at our location with the red door and windows next to The Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Linda Ramos will be the celebrant and give the message. Those wishing to have brunch after the Service will meet at noon in the Viva Mexico Restaurant, Porfirio Diaz Pte. 92, San Juan Cosala, 387-781-1058.
The Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will not be held Tuesday, February. 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..
An Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 5 pm. Rev. Linda Ramos and Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the co-celebrants.
The Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski will not be held via Zoom Wednesday, February 22. In its place will be the start of a six-week Lenten series “Surprised by Hope” led by the Rev. Michael Schirmacher with the help of Rev. Danny Borkowski. If interested in the series, please contact Rev. Schirmacher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up. The Bible Study will resume after Lent. For more information, please call or email Rev. Borkowski at the information shown below.
For those who don’t have the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist Service, and/or the Lenten Series, please contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 376-766-2495, or Rev. Jim Powers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and 334-301-2800.
Lake Chapala Baptists
Sunday’s sermon, titled “Servants to Model your Life After,” was all about Epaphroditus, a disciple of Jesus beloved by the apostle Paul. Epaphroditus was a man of good standing in the church, a man who possessed (or was possessed by) the heart of a servant, and a man of great courage. And he was our life example for last Sunday’s message from Pastor Linton.
“It’s hard for us to get in touch with the model of sacrificial living,” he said. “Chosen as an ambassador to serve Paul, Epaphroditus is known as the people’s disciple, who exemplified the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of Christ.
“To minister to another’s need is so personal, so precious, a form of worship,” Pastor Linton told us. “Think of it as a sacred priestly action. Are we all at work in God’s kingdom? We should be! Are we content to do God’s will, whatever the cost, even death? As true Christians, we should be!
“Beloveds, do not fight with your Christian brothers and sisters, fight alongside them, fight for them! Adopt an Epaphroditan attitude. Are you willing?”
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.
Lakeside Presbyterian
This Sunday, February 19, This week Pastor Wayne will talk about: “Ministry.”
The letter of 2 Corinthians is an encouraging one, written by Paul to his beloved church in Corinth. Paul had founded the church, but after he had left, troublemakers arose who criticized his message and his apostleship.
There was at least one instance of immorality that had been ignored. He wrote them the letter that we call 1 Corinthians, and followed with a painful letter which has since been lost.
Paul later revisited the church, and had some success in restoring the faith of the congregation. Thus, 2 Corinthians is likely the third letter Paul wrote to the church, and in it, he expresses a number of important themes. From this letter, we can glean valuable insight into the challenges that the Corinthians faced and the lessons they learned from Paul’s words of encouragement.
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).
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 19, the schedule is from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation. The HoA library will be open from 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, February 22, the meditation period is from 4 to 5 p.m. Following the practice, there will be a video teaching exploring the February theme “Why Meditate? From Mindfulness to Awareness.
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.
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.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, February 19, Thomas Walker will be preaching on “For you are Ambassadors for Christ”.
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 March 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.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Reverend James Twyman will preach and celebrate Sunday, February 19. Services begin at 10 a.m.
If you wish to help the many victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, you can do so through the Episcopal Relief and Development: www.episcopalrelief.org/. Any gift will help, given the magnitude of the tragedy.
After services on February 19, the congregation is invited to our Taco Sunday luncheon to be served in St. Andrew’s garden.
Ash Wednesday service will be at Noon, February 22. Father Michael Schirmacher will preach and celebrate.
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..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Her 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.
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
What’s on your bucket list? You may not have a specific bucket list but I bet that there are things that you desire to accomplish in your life. Many people simply never get around to fulfilling their life desire. God is not like that. He has plans and things that He has publicly stated He wants from the days of creation. You are I are a part of that desire. Come this Sunday, Feb. 19th, as we look at the one recurring theme that runs throughout the Bible. God is looking for a people to be His own…Any volunteers?
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.