Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Sunday, December 17, Pastor Ted Rogers will talk about “Thawing” (Luke 1:5-25, 1:57-80).
“The Birth of John the Baptist anticipated the coming of Christ. Zecharias and Elizabeth anticipated the birth of John. What is it that we anticipate at this time of years? Presents, feasts? good or difficult times with family? What should we be anticipating, and as such, how should we prepare?
“I ask you all for your prayers for the message this Sunday. Grace and Peace to you all!”
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
Friends, to warn of the dangers of hell, as described by Jesus Christ, His apostles and the Old Testament prophets, is a loving gesture towards the unsaved, in hope that they might be delivered from God’s judgement.
These men spoke of hell because it is real. But what is hell? In Mark 9:48, Jesus clearly describes hell as a place: “[I]t is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.”
The wicked claim that God is an unkind dictator, but Ezekiel says: “Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord GOD, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live” (18:23)?
Why, then, is there a hell? Because God is righteous, immutable and required by His own justice to cast the wicked into such a place as hell.
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 third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, December 17, with A Service of Lessons and Carols followed by a celebration of the Holy Eucharist in person, and via Zoom, at 10:30 a.m. in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse Restaurant. Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant. Those wishing to meet for lunch together will gather after the service at 12:15 p.m. in Min Wah Restaurant, Calle al Tepalo 96, Ajijic, 766-0686.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will be held December 19, 11 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 20, 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.
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 Church
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful (Colossians 3:15).
During this Christmas season, we celebrate the gift from god of the Christ child. Being thankful doesn’t come easily for some of us, but God says to cultivate thankfulness. How do you cultivate something? You work at it, you nourish it, and you do whatever it takes to make it thrive. God is good and merciful. The price that Christ paid so that we could be redeemed is given to us by grace. His grace is so amazing and because it covers us, we truly are the luckiest people on the face of the earth!
Our Christmas Program will be held Sunday, December 17, 4 p.m. A soup and dessert meal will follow the program. Please join 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 Universalist Fellowship
Sunday, December 17, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will give the sermon on “Mystery.”
This time of year, with its increasing darkness and cooler days (at least in the northern hemisphere) plus the numerous holidays, invites us to ponder mystery. What are the deep questions for which we don’t have answers, some for which we may never find answers? What is the nature of not knowing? Are there some questions which we should not ask? We’ll explore a few of these questions as we wade from the comfort of the known toward the mysterious depths of the unknown.
June Wilson 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, December 17, Pastor Thomas Walker will preach about the word 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.
Little Chapel information: 331-307-0669.
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.
Our next outreach will focus on the children of our families, with gifts for them on January 2 (for Day of the Magi).
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter one.
Car Wash/Bazaar by Mama Cleo’s Boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (a fundraiser for their many needs.)
Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service on December 24 at 4 p.m. Christmas Carols sung by all, followed by refreshments.
Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers opportunities to meditate in a supportive environment 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 17, the Center is open from 9-10am for sitting and walking meditation.
“Wednesday, December 20, 4 to 6:30 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 6:30 p.m. our senior teacher, Marty Janowitz will offer a dharma talk on the Heart Sutra, and will answer any questions we have.
Afterward anyone who desires can have dinner at a restaurant to be determined.
You can also join us on Zoom for the entire session and the link can be found at heartofawareness.org.
Thursday, December 21, 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.
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. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Sunday, December 17, Rev. Michelle McKinnon will preach and Rev. James Twyman will celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
St. Andrew’s Christmas Eve service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 24. Christmas Day service on Monday will begin at 10 a.m. It will be a contemplative service with Holy Eucharist from the reserve Sacrament. All are welcome to join us.
Wednesday, December 20, 4 p.m., 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.
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.
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 at 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..
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Sunday, December 17, Father James Twyman of Saint Andrew’s Anglican Episcopal Church at Lakeside will preach at SMAC at 1:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve services will be at 5:30 p.m. and feature paid soloists from the Jalisco State Choir, with refreshments after the Mass in the fellowship Hall.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.
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
After 400 years of silence there was a lot to be said in the moment of announcing the birth of God´s Son. While one gospel focuses on the perspective of Mary and another that of Joseph, they are all intended for the reader. The message to us that is more than we may see at first glance. Come Sunday, December 17, and see what God is saying to you!
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.
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.
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.