Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
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. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations are appreciated.
Sunday, December 3, the Center is open from 9-10am for sitting and walking meditation. We begin with 30 minutes of sitting meditation practice, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting.
Wednesday, December 6, 4 to 6 p.m. From 4 to 5 p.m., we offer an hour of meditation practice consisting of 30 minutes sitting, 15 minutes of walking, and 15 minutes sitting. From 5 to 6 p.m. we will watch a video of Thich Nhat Hanh titled, “Emptiness: Empty of What?” This is to support our December theme of the Heart Sutra.
You can also join us on Zoom for the entire session and the link can be found at heartofawareness.org.
Thursday, December 7, our Practice/Book Study group, open to all, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. We are reading “Welcoming the Unwelcomed” by Pema Chrödron. You do not need the book to participate.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Sunday, December 3, Rev. James Twyman will preach and celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Christmas Eve service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 24. Monday’s Christmas Day service of Morning Prayer will begin at our usual 10 a.m. time.
Pastor Michelle will offer an Advent Lectionary and Art Study series for five consecutive Wednesdays at 10 a.m., at St. Andrew’s; the series will begin November 29 through December 27. The discussions will cover Advent lectionary readings and the wonderfully diverse art associated with the texts.
To join, please contact Michelle asap, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by text at 333-033-4121.
In December, St. Andrew’s will offer three free concerts, to which the public is invited. All concerts are Sundays at 4 p.m:
• December 3: Harmony, Ajijic’s signature female choir, will join Guadalajara University’s Chamber Choir and the Kayahuel Group;
• December 10 : Noteworthy, a lakeside trio, will offer both seasonal and sacred and secular numbers;
• December 20 : St. Andrew’s annual music and Potluck dinner. Please bring your favorite covered dish and join us to sing in the Yuletide.
St. Andrew’s live streams Sunday services and sermon highlights and also publishes daily inspiration, parish news and events 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.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Sunday, December 6, Pastor Carolyn will talk about “Throwing Rocks.”
What is it about throwing stones? Throwing stones into a pool of water and watching the ripples, or trying to skip stones across a lake, can be meditative and relaxing. Some of us, however, enjoy throwing stones at people—figuratively, of course. The story we’ll read in John 8 this week shows us why, according to Jesus, we need to get out of the rock-throwing business.
The English language service is at 9:30 a.m., which also streams live at facebook.com/LPCChapala.
Everyone is welcome to Wednesday drop-in Bible study.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
There is coffee and refreshments after the service in the Narthex.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar.
Heritage Baptist Church
What is our mindset when we come to church? In the time of Nehemiah there was one goal and that was to worship God. They were filled with joy, so too our worship must be with joyful and right hearts. As believers who have experienced God’s goodness and grace, we should rejoice in what He has done for us. Also in Nehemiah’s time the people were excited to have the word of God explained to them. They asked Ezra to bring the book of the Law. Consequently, worship became their goal in response to the word of the living God. But before God’s Word can have an effect on our hearts it must be understood. So many people go to church with pre-ordained ideas of what they want to hear. Do you pray that God might teach you through the word? That your hearing might be affected by the expounding and the unction of the Holy Spirit. The people in the time of Nehemiah bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground giving thanks to God for His Word.
Heritage Baptist Church meets upstairs at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar Sundays at 11:15 a.m.: Prayer, then the Word at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible study at 3 p.m. Info: 333-016-3743, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit our Facebook page.
Christ Church Lakeside
Christ Church Lakeside, a parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico will observe the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person and via Zoom, 10:30 a.m., in our normal location. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message “Be Prepared! Be Awake!”. Those wishing to meet for lunch together will gather at 12:15 A.M. in La Nueva Posada, Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic, 387-766-1444.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held Tuesday, December 5, 11:30 a.m. at Calle Jesus Garcia 11 in San Antonio Tlayacapan. To help the food program with a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, contact Al Ramos, 332-3134-1282, 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, December 6, 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, learn about the inspired contents of the Bible, and share their insights with each other.
If you haven’t attended a Bible Study with Rev. Danny you should as you will find it extremely interesting and educational.
Saturday, December 9, The Noteworthy Trio will present a Christmas concert at the church at 4 p.m. There is no admission fee, but a free will offering will be taken to benefit the church’s Loaves and Fishes outreach program.
If you wish to attend either the Holy Eucharist and/or the Bible Study via Zoom, contact Rev. Danny Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 376-766-2495 for the ID and password.
Lake Chapala Baptist
“He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin” (Proverbs 13:3)
Instead of complaining, think differently. The Bible says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
(Romans 12:2) It also says, “Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8) God would not tell us to do something that is impossible. You can choose what you let your mind dwell on. Battle the thoughts that don’t line up with Scripture through prayer, and Bible study. Try it and don’t let your life “come to ruin.” We live in a wonderful place full of beauty and opportunities to help others. We should concentrate on those things and not the things that irritate us.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m. English-language worship service is at 11 a.m. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30 p.m.
Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Sunday, December 3, Cat Barnett will speak about “Mind-Body/Universe Connection.”
Your brain can’t tell the difference between reality and imagination. The chemicals released by your brain when you are happy or stressed are the same, whether you are experiencing or just thinking about the experiences. This means you should consider your habitual ways of thinking, and change them if they are negative. Your body also produces an electromagnetic field that interacts with the fields of all the living things around you. In this way you influence your personal reality.
Robert Barnett will be the service associate.
December 10, Jud Dolphin will speak on “Gratitude” and a new member welcome will be held. DeeDee Camhi will be the service associate.
LCUUF services are Sundays, 10:30 a.m. at Hidalgo 261, Riberas del Pilar, next to Doppio Café, across the road from the Catholic Church.
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, November 26, the service is at 11 a.m.
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.
Little Chapel information: 376-766-2538.
Donations for our mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always gladly accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for continuing to contribute via your donations.
Tuesday’s Bible discussion is suspended until November 28.
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.
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Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. at Cinco de Mayo 3, Ajijic. The one hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook “Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information visit www.christianscienceajijic. org or call 331-155-4733. All are welcome.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Sunday, December 3, Father James Twyman of Saint Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church at Lakeside will preach at SMAC at 1:30 p.m.
Lessons and Carols on December 10 and Christmas Eve services will be at 5:30 p.m. and feature paid soloists.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.
Judea de Jalisco
Judea de Jalisco is an alternative, Mexican and expat/immigrant, LBGTQA+ welcoming, faith-based community that meets for spiritual and social events- where Jewish ethics/values, music,laughter and food are highlighted.
Please consider joining this fast growing community by attending our Illuminating Today’s Darkness with Chanukah light…….. (party), Thursday, December 7, 6 p.m. at a private home in Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos, (about a 15-minute drive from Ajijic). Car-pooling is available,(Address provided after registration)
Music/entertainment: Provided by Black String and Christopher de la Rosa
Please bring Latkes to share,(if you are able) we will have apple sauce, sour cream, Pizza , salad, desert and refreshments. Please feel free to bring your menorah and candles to light up the party. The cost is 100 pesos per person, pay at the door.
Register by contacting the Rabbi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or
Financial considerations should not stop participation to any Judea de Jalisco event. We want all who desire to participate in our events to join in. If you need assistance please contact the rabbi for a confidential conversation. Membership applications available at the event
Lakeside CommunityFellowship
Independencia 159, (next to Fenix Realty), San Antonio, Tlayacapan.
Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Ladies Bible study, Tuesday, 10 a.m.; Men’s Bible study, Thursday, 10 a.m. Information: 332-208-9263.
Abundant Life Church
How can one be sure that they are serving God? We learn and accept many things about religion from early childhood through sources such as family, friends, the church and the culture around us. How then can we be sure that we are serving the real God and not just one made-up through tradition and repetition? Come Sunday, December 3, as we discuss the only true way to serve God and do what He requires.
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services start at 10:30 a.m.
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. Carretera 140, 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. 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 Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423-312-7468.
San Juan Bautista
Catholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic
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.
Unity Namaste of Ajijic is an official Unity ministry chartered by Unity Worldwide Ministries. Information: unitynamaste.org.
Seventh-Day Adventist
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.
Help with transportation; 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.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is a Christian Church located in the Bravo Theatre building at 441 Hidalgo in Riberas del Pilar. 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.