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 First Eucharist of Christmas, Sunday, December 24, with a candle-light service preceded by a short Advent candle lighting to mark the Fourth Sunday of Advent, at 5 p.m. in our location with the red door and windows next door to the Smokehouse Restaurant and also via Zoom. Rev. Jim Powers will be the celebrant and give the message. There will be finger food buffet following the service. There will not be a service on Christmas Day.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held December 26. 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 27, 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
During Christmas week, many of our thoughts turn to family, friends, and gifts. What greater father could we have than the one God? What greater family could we have than His children. What greater gift could we receive than His Son, Jesus. This season celebrates the birth of our Savior. May we all express our gratitude in our own ways. He is Lord, Hallelujah.
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.
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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Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Sunday, December 24, Rev. Matt Alspaugh will speak on “Stories and Carols.”
For our Christmas Eve service, we’ll have a variation of the traditional “Lessons and Carols” service, with some stories that might be a little…. um, atypical, and a lesson certainly different from the familiar mashup of the two versions of Jesus’ birth (in the gospels of Matthew and Luke). But the carols will be the familiar ones!
Annie Morris 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 24, Pastor Thomas Walker will preach at the 11 a.m. service.
Sunday, December 24 at 4 p.m. a Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service will be held with Christmas Carols sung by all, followed by refreshments.
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 two.
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.)
Thursday at 10 a.m., a Bible Study on the book of Revelation will be led by Pastor Thomas.
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 24, the Center is open from 9-10am for sitting and walking meditation.
“Wednesday, December 27, 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.
You can join also join us on Zoom for the entire session and the link can be found at heartofawareness.org.
After practice each Wednesday, anyone who desires can join us for a dinner at a restaurant to be determined.
Thursday, December 28, 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. A noon book will be announced soon.
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 24, Rev. Michelle McKinnon will preach and Rev. James Twyman will celebrate.
St. Andrew’s Christmas Eve service will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 24.
The 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.
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 Church
Sunday, December 24, Pastor Wayne will talk about “The Friends of God.” The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.
In life we sometimes see unequal relationships. It might seem on the surface that two people might have little in common. But the relationships work. Indeed some unequal relationships are intentional. I knew of one woman who would always reach out to somebody who needed a friend.
She would selflessly become a friend—a prayer partner to cope with life’s troubles—a shoulder to cry on—a word of encouragement when the other person was down.
Now consider the most unequal relationship you can imagine. We are offered friendship with the Almighty Creator of the Universe. Jesus said to his disciples, “You are my friends if you do what I command you,” (John 15:14). At Christmas we are reminded of the closeness of God as the Word became flesh and lived among us.
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.
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 Jewish community by attending A Taste of Chardonnay and Shabbat Sunday, December 29, 6 p.m.—a Shabbat service and a light oneg of Challah, cheese, cracker and fruit (sponsored by Bryan, Molly and Robert)—at Rabbi Aaron and Kevin’s house.
Register with the Rabbi at +(52)624-230-7444 or email rabbiarron1 @gmail.com.
Please bring a bottle of wine or beverage to share.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Christmas Eve services are Sunday, December 24, 5:30 p.m. and feature paid soloists from the Jalisco State Choir, with refreshments after the Mass in the fellowship Hall. Reverend James Tyman will officiate.
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
This Sunday is Christmas Eve. Come and join us for our 10:30 a.m. service with a special presentation by our children and then at 6:30 p.m. for our Candlelight Communion Service with a special participation from the youth of the church (the candlelight communion service will not be transmitted live due to lighting restrictions). Spanish services will be 12 p.m. and 7:15 pm. The message given by the angels was given to us…There is great news to hear, see and share!
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.
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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.
San Juan BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass- Sundays 9 a.m. Del Cardenal 25 Raquet Club, San Juan Cosala.
Calle Hidalgo 251-B Mezcala (green building with burgundy cross).
San Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sunday, s 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423 312 7468.
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.