San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. (Resumes August 13)
Information: Raya, 331-068-1809.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will observe the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 30, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message “The Kingdom of Heaven”, based on Matthew 13: 31-33,44-52. Those wishing to have brunch following the service will meet at noon in the Min Wah Restaurant, Calle al Tepalo 96, Ajijic, 376-766-0686.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, August 1, 11:30 p.m. Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. If you wish to help our food program by giving 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..
A Bible Study, hosted by Rev. Danny Borkowski, will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 2, 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, learn about the inspired contents of the Bible, and share their insights with each other.
For those who don’t have the Zoom sign-in information for joining the Holy Eucharist Service and/or the Bible Studies, 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 322-356-0382.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Lakeside Chapala Seventh-day Adventist Church invites you to share a good time together.
The appointment is every Saturday, 10 a.m. for fellowship and singing. 10:30 a.m. for a shared biblical study and at 11:30 a.m. the main worship service.
We believe that God is the creator (Genesis 1:1), Jesus is our savior (Acts 16:31), the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7-11) the eternal Father (1 John 2:13) and that the Bible is the only source for truth and comfort for broken hearts ( Romans 15:4 cf John 17:17).
If you need help with transportation, you can get in touch through whatsapp 642-161-4143 or e-mail 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.. Information: www.LakesideChapalaSDA.org.
Carretera Chapala-Ajijic No. 10, Fracc. Chula Vista, Chapala.
Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation
Join us the first and third Saturday at 10 a.m., live and zoom for services.
Join us live the second and fourth Friday for service and potluck at 6 p.m.
Contact us 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.. Website is LakeChapalaJewishConregation.com.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
This Sunday, July 30, the guest speaker is Victoria Perez-Banuet, who is a witness of the work of God.
Did you know that Lakeside Presbyterian Church runs an elementary school that was specifically created for children who can’t go to public school? It’s called the Presbyterian Institute of Basic Education. It’s one of our most exciting, life-changing ministries. This Sunday, we will hear a testimony from the school’s director, Dr. Victoria Pérez-Banuet, about what the school is accomplishing in the lives of these children and our future plans.
English-language service begins Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and also streams each live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. Spanish service starts at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to Wednesday drop-in Bible study at 10 a.m.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Join us as we together worship the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; the Son, Jesus Christ who was, who is and who is to come and the Holy Spirit sent by the Father in the Son’s name. The Word, which is “living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword” is taught so that we can grow in our faith in Christ and love for each other.
Worship service and teaching Sundays, 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Tuesdays, 10 a.m. followed by Devotion, Prayer and Praise, 11:30 a.m.
Sta. Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Contact: 331-608-0856 or +1 512-422-1285.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church
Sunday, July 30, Reverend James Twyman will preach and celebrate at the 10 a.m. service.
“Scripture And Art,” a six-week lectionary and art adventure seminar led by Pastor Michelle, explains the Anglican/Episcopal lectionary, which is composed of the three Bible readings—Old Testament, New Testament (Epistle) and Gospel—heard in every Sunday service. The seminar, which continues Wednesdays, August 9, is held at St. Andrew’s.
St. Andrew’s live streams Sunday services and sermon highlights on its Facebook page: St Andrews Anglican Lake Chapala.
To become part of the parish, contact Rev. Michelle 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.. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Heritage Baptist Church of Mexico
“In all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us.” (Romans 8:37)
After darkness, there is light. God foreordains whatsoever will come to pass, and everything comes to pass according to His will. But day-to-day, how do we make sense of the hard providence of God, especially when events don’t fit together, leaving us hopeless and anxious? What then?
The stabilizing power of the God’s character is the believer’s gift in this world of ups and downs. We must learn to pray continually and lean on the Lord, who delights to comfort us in any affliction. He uses people—He uses you—to comfort others. In fact, He comforts you to enable you to help others in times of need and despair.
The comfort of God is a wonderful place to be. Nothing satisfies the soul like the comfort of God. He reigns and rules through every adversity. So don’t try to run God’s agenda for Him; He doesn’t need our help. Nothing and no one can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus… not even you.
Heritage is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family, one precious soul at a time. Join us at 11:15 a.m. in the “Upper Room” at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar (please use the San Marcos side entrance closest to the lake). Sundays: Open prayer, then worship and wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study and fellowship at 4:30 p.m. Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit our Facebook page.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, July 30, Pastor Thomas Walker will speak from what the Lord has revealed to him from the Word for today at the 11 a.m. service. Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. A Grace meal is held after the service, with the main dish provided, accompanying dishes of whatever you bring.
Donations for our mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel. The next food distribution will be Tuesday, August 1. Those who want to join in, carpool at 3 p.m. at the Chapel.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a continuing study in the book of Daniel, with Pastor Thomas taking us through chapter 10 this week.
Thursday women’s water therapy exercise in a heated pool at 4 p.m. Carpooling from the Chapel at 3:45 p.m. Good fellowship, great exercise, Call Belva at 331-307-0669 for more info.
Little Chapel telephone: 376-766-2538.
Conversational Spanish classes 1 p.m., Fridays; write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Car Wash by Mama Cleo’s Boys home Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (fundraiser for their needs).
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Contact Don Spangler, +1-970-219-5983 for more information.
Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship
Sunday, July 30, Sue Kelly will present “Ban Guns, Not Books” at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Do you know what The Hand maidens Tale, The Bluest Eye and Tango Makes Three have in common? They are all banned books. Sunday, July 30th we discuss the origins of banned books, why some want them banned, what books are banned and what you can do about it. We hope to see you there.
Lynn Clek will be the service leader.
Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar, next to Doppio Café, across the road from the Catholic Church.
Heart of Awareness
Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together regardless of experience or affiliation at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic). Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written instructions for sitting and walking meditation for beginners.
Sunday, July 30, the Center is open from 9 to noon for sitting and walking meditation. The format for the hour is 30 minutes of sitting, 15 minutes of walking (if you wish) and 15 minutes of sitting.
Monday, July 31, 3 to 5 p.m., the monthly movie matinee will feature “The Cup,” a tender film exploring what happens when World Cup soccer fever invades a quiet monastery/boarding school in India. The culture clash is a test of solidarity, resourcefulness, and friendship for the students, while the Lama, head of the monastery, contemplates the challenges of teaching the word of Buddha in a rapidly changing world (97 minutes). No admission fee, but donations are always welcome.
Wednesday, August 2,, 4 to 6 p.m., join us for the second offering of “Meditation Tune in and Tune Up.” Many potential or regular meditators have expressed interest in the opportunity for introductory or refined instruction and discussion of Buddhism’s 2600-year core tradition of mindfulness-awareness practice. Each time there is a 5th Wednesday month, we’ll devote one Wednesday afternoon session to interactive instruction in the practice of meditation. Led by our senior teacher, Marty Janowitz, attendees will be guided through the elements of the practice with opportunity for group and individual questions and exploration. All are invited but it is not necessary to stay for the entire 2-hour session. No cost, just come with your body, speech, and mind.
Thursday, August 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Practice/Book Study is open to all. The book is “Zen Mind, Beginners Mind” by Shunryū Suzuki. It is not necessary to have a copy of the book. We sit for 20 minutes, share reading and discussion and end with a 10 minute silent reflection/sit.
If you can’t join us in person on Wednesday, you can participate on Zoom. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the link.
For more information and the monthly calendar, visit the website heartofawareness.org.
All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas. We welcome you to worship Jesus Christ with us on Sunday’s at 10 a.m. Our praise music is a contemporary style. We host an open Bible study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Led by the teaching of Pastor Alan Pohl we strive to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Grace supports an outreach ministry to the children of Mezcala. You will find a friendly welcome here with opportunities to connect with other believers and to serve God. Information: GraceChapalamx.church.
Abundant Life Church
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel.
The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com.
Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday.
Located at Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
Mezcala Christian Church
Pastor Lionel Sanchez and other area Christian pastors share and teach the love of Jesus every Saturday, 10 a.m. A delicious Grace meal is provided after every service. Mezcala Christian Church provides approximately 250 early breakfast meals weekly to Mezcala children and 50 to 100 large bottles (garafones) of clean safe drinking water weekly to Mezcala area families. Food and financial donations are always needed and accepted. Transportation or carpooling at 9:15 a.m. from Walmart, Little Chapel by the Lake or Soriano parking lots available. Contact 970 219-5983 in advance via Whatsapp FaceTime or messenger.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala. Enjoy singing? All are welcome to join our choir. Contact: Raya, 331-068-1809.
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. Their choir is not to be missed and there is coffee gettogether after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.