Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, August 20, Pastor Thomas Walker will speak on “The Woman At The Well,” from John 4:7-26 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.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a continuing study in the Book of Daniel, Chapter 12 and its relevance to today.
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.
Collecting water containers (garrafones) for the village of Mezcala. Contact Don Spangler, +1-970-219-5983 for more information.
Unitarian Universalists
Sunday, August 20, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will present “ Projects vs Purpose” at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
“I’ve found that trying to develop and state a sense of Life Purpose or Mission has not worked for me; I just can’t summarize my life’s direction in a simple statement. I recently discovered an idea that might fit me better, “Personal Projects.” This is the idea that we explore the projects in our lives, all those activities big or little in our daily lives. By reflecting on the ecosystem of these projects (there may be dozens or even hundreds) we get a sense of who we are and where we are going.
The service for August 27 will feature Loretta Downes speaking on “End of Life Planning, Mexican wills and Legacy Giving.”
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.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside will observe the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 20, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist together, and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location. Rev. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message “What Defiles One?” based on Matthew 15:10-20. Those wishing to have brunch following the Service will meet at noon in the D’Shanti Restaurante, Río Zula 7, in Ajijic, 376-766-5792.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held Tuesday, August 22. 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 23, 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, learn about the inspired contents of the Bible.
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 dannybork@ yahoo.com, and 376-766-2495 or Rev. Jim Powers at jimminap@ gmail.com and 322-356-0382.
Seventh-Day Adventists
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 email 1160108@ unav.edu.mx. Information: LakesideChapalaSDA .org.
Carretera Chapala-Ajijic No. 10, Fracc. Chula Vista, 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.
Sunday, August 20, 2 to 4 p.m., the Synagogue at Santa Margarita 113 in Riberas del Pilar will hold a Super Sundae Membership Renewal. Membership is 6,000 pesos. Come and make your own ice cream sundae and catch up with other members.
Contact: LCJCAC@ gmail.com. Website: LakeChapalaJewishCongregation. com.
Heart of Awareness
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate together at the Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) on Sundays and Wednesdays. Chairs and cushions are provided and there are written instructions for sitting and walking meditation for beginners. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. There are no fees for regularly scheduled practice and program opportunities. Donations are accepted with gratitude.
Sunday, August 20, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation. The format is 30 minutes of sitting, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting.
Wednesday, August 23, there will be a practice period from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by a video teaching from Christina Feldman, “Samadhi: Cultivating Inner Calm and Collectedness.” Christina is a co-founder of Gaia House and a guiding teacher emeritus at Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She has been teaching insight meditation retreats internationally since 1976. A discussion period will follow the video.
Every Thursday a Practice/Book Study group, open to all, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The Wednesday practice and program is also offered on Zoom, for those who cannot attend in person. The Zoom link can be found at heartofawareness .org.
Lake Chapala Baptists
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)
John 3:16 is one of the most known and beloved Scriptures in the Bible. It gives us hope and promise but it isn’t finished there. John 17 completes the words, and they are powerful. Jesus came to save the world. Not just you and me, but everyone regardless of their beliefs or actions. God loves all his people. If we are to follow His word, we must also love all His people. “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.) (1 John 4:20). Jesus taught Love. It is our responsibility to follow where He has led.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language worship service is Sunday, August 13, 10:45 a.m. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30 p.m. Information: 331-608-0856.
Lakeside Presbyterian This Sunday, August 20, Pastor Carolyn will talk about “Light and Life.”
We have been given four gospels and four ways of looking at Jesus’ life and ministry: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each one is different, but John’s gospel has an entirely different take from the other three. John doesn’t start with a genealogy or any record of Jesus’ birth, childhood, temptation, transfiguration, ascension, or great commission. John doesn’t record ANY of Jesus’ parables. It is full of deep meaning—including how Jesus came to bring both life and light to the world.
English-language service begins Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and also streams each live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. 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.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Father Bob Flick, a priest of the Diocese of Texas, will be our guest priest Sunday, August 20, and on August 27. Service begins at 10 a.m.
Fr. Bob is a long-time Franciscan and a current member of the Community of Francis and Clare, the same community as our Fr. James Francis, and a dear friend of his.
Listen for the next iteration of our continuing Lectionary Study to be held both in-person and on-line. In addition, Pastor Michelle can also lead themed video studies on a variety of religious/spiritual topics for modern-day applications. Please let her know your interests.
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: standrewsparishlakeside @gmail.com. Office hours are Monday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Heritage Baptist Church
“I Dreamed a Dream” was the title of the sermon last Sunday, another stellar message exhorting us to faith, constant prayer, and unity of spirit.
When God gives you the dream of your heart, and you are 1,000% certain it is from God, you can expect both an answer from the Almighty and a response from the enemy. Learning from Nehemiah’s methods of working with God, we see three main steps to manifesting a dream of the heart: 1. Evaluate the dream. Don’t move without God’s guidance; simply wait and pray. 2. Expect opposition and faith-testing, demanding work. 3. Keep working anyway.
God builds in Christ. It’s His Church! Yes, the work of God’s dream is hard. In fact, it’s impossible without His help.
Heritage is a fledgling Baptist Church seeking out our eternal family, one precious soul at a time. Join us in the “Upper Room” at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas (please use the San Marcos side entrance near the lake). Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Open prayer, then wisdom direct from the Word. Wednesdays: Bible study at 4:30 p.m. Info: HeritageBaptistChurchofMexico @gmail.com, or visit our Facebook page.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic
Through Unity’s positive, practical and inspirational approach to Christianity we serve those on all kinds of spiritual paths, or those seeking one. All are welcome every Sunday, noon, at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic, or via Zoom through unitynamaste.org, and “meet and greet” hospitality starting at 11:30 a.m. A potluck supper is served after the service on the last Sunday of every month.
We have a different minister every month called a “Minister in Residence” overseen by Senior Minister Rev. Johannys Jiménez-Hartog. Unity Namaste of Ajijic is an official Unity ministry chartered by Unity Worldwide Ministries and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. More information: unitynamaste. org.
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.
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).
Abundant Life Church
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico.
The 10:30 a.m. English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com.
Services are on the Facebook page as well as the YouTube channel.
Bible study in English is held at 11 a.m. each Wednesday.
Carretera 140 in San Antonio Tlayacapan, just a block from SuperLake.
San Juan Bautista Catholic 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.
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. (Resumes August 13) Information: Raya, 331-068-1809.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal, Guadalajara
Sunday, August 20, Rev. Dr. Pamela Hosey Long will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, 10:30 a.m. in English and 12:30 p.m. in Spanish.
St. Mark’s 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.