Unitarian UniversalistFellowship
Sunday, January 21, Rev. Tim Boeve will speak on “The Power of Connection.”
Number one New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown writes that “Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” However, the most important and first connection we must make to truly succeed in connecting with others is the one we make with our own selves. Rev. Boeve, a retired Protestant minister, will explore the benefits of making strong connections with others and with ourselves. In today’s world when so many people feel isolated and alone, the ability to make significant connections with others is more important than ever. Our very lives may depend upon it.
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
This week’s Worship will center around the sermon by Pastor Thomas, “That they may all be one.”
Little Chapel is located on the Ajijic-Chapala highway 10 in Chula Vista. Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. 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.
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group will be meeting for a Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter four.
Thursday at 10 a.m., a Bible Study on the book of Revelation in the fellowship hall will be led by Pastor Thomas. Anyone is welcome to drop in for the Study.
Car Wash/Bazaar by Mama Cleo’s boys home is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Chapel (a fundraiser for their many financial needs).
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, January 21, the Center is open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation.
Wednesday, January 24 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 the video is “Embracing Suffering With Mindfulness” given by Thich Naht Hanh, with time for discussion following the video.
Afterward all are invited to enjoy “Social Time” for dinner at a nearby restaurant.
If you can´t join us in person you can also join us on Zoom.
The link can be found at heartofawareness.org.
Thursday Jan 25, from 1-2:30 p.m. the practice/study group is reading Thich Nhat Hanh’s “The Other Shore: A New Translation of the Heart Sutra”. Each meeting begins with 20 minutes of meditation.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Sunday, January 21, Rev. James Twyman will preach and celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
Were the Holidays a bit too much of a good thing for you, food-wise, causing you to put on a few unwanted pounds? Perhaps we can help. Starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, and continuing through February 28, at St. Andrew’s a program will enable participants to share tips and resources and learn more about the Keto diet. No weigh-in and no fee. Carol Van Gorp will lead the series. If you’d like to participate, please email Carol, at carolvangorp99 @gmail.com.
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. James 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 Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lakeside Presbyterian
Church
Pastor WAYNE will talk this week about: “The Good Shepherd.”
In today’s world, it’s easy to feel lost and alone, like sheep wandering aimlessly. We face challenges and uncertainties that can overwhelm us. But in the midst of this vulnerability, Jesus offers us a comforting image: He is the Good Shepherd.
This is the fourth of our Lord’s “I am” statements in John’s gospel. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads us to safety, provides for us, and protects us from harm. He knows us intimately and calls us by name. He is the one who laid down his life for us, his sheep, so that we may have eternal life.
The English language service is at 9:30 a.m., which also streams live at facebook.com/LPCChapala. The Spanish language service begins at 11 a.m.
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, just south of Mom’s Restaurant, toward the lake.
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.
Heritage Baptist Church
In Nehemiah 10, people had ignored God’s word for 141 years. People had given up on Jerusalem that was once so impressive. It had been ransacked by pagans again and again. If we ignore God, we will miss out on His plans for us. Remember all the blessings God promised the children of Israel if they obeyed? They would have plenty to eat and they would be safe from invaders. If we ignore God, He will let us make our own plans. (This is dangerous!) Israel disobeyed God, and they ended up getting conquered by foreign kings and becoming slaves. Are you faithful to God’s Word? Are you growing in a Christlike character? The people decided to live strictly according to the Word of God. Nehemiah 10:39 says it all. “We will not neglect the house of our God”. After 141 years of desolation in Jerusalem they stood up and became builders on the walls. They built each other up through unity of worship, submitting to the Word of God and keeping each other accountable in living out God’s Word. God has a plan for your life, Will you respond?
Join us upstairs at the Presbyterian Church in Riberas del Pilar Sundays at 11:15 a.m. for 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 after the Epiphany, January 21, 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 and also via Zoom. Rev. Christine Wysock will be the celebrant and give the message. Those wishing to get together for brunch after the service will meet at 12:20 p.m. in Gosha’s Restaurant, Carretera Ote. 24, Ajijic, 376-766-2121.
The Loaves and Fishes food distribution will not be held Tuesday, January 23. 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, January 24, 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, and don’t have the Zoom sign-in information, 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 jimminap@ gmail.com, and 322-356-0382 for the ID and password.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Our Sunday, 7 January pulpit message entitled “Jesus: Our Example” from John 5:19-24 revealed three illustrations of Jesus as our Example. Verses 19-21 show Jesus as our example of submission to the will of the Father. Verses 22-23 confirm Jesus as our example of Christian character. Lastly, verse 24 demonstrates that Jesus is our example of love. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost while exemplifying His submission, His character and His love to mankind.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church is at Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar. English-language Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. English-language worship service is at 10:45 a.m. The Spanish-language worship service is at 12:30 p.m.
St. Mark’s Anglican Episcopal Church GDL
Reverend James Tyman will officiate at the 1:30 p.m. Mass with elements in both English and Spanish, Sunday, January 21.
St. Mark’s Anglican is offers the only English-language Anglican worship in the Guadalajara area. We are an international community of worship . A coffee get-together is held in the fellowship hall after each service.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG ICB Campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en.
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.
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).
Abundant Life Church
What should our response be when God uses us? There is a tendency as humans to think that if we excel at something, even in Christianity, that it is because of how good we are. Pride often is a response to God´s call and His use of a person but in reality it should be the opposite. Come this Sunday, January 21, as we take a look at the high cost of pride and the blessing of walking in humility.
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 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.
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 an evening of Tu BiShvat history and education, Sunday, January 24, 6 p.m. at Rabbi Aaron and Kevin’s house, where you will learn about this environmental holiday and ways to celebrate it and its history.
There is a long history of this beautiful holiday which the Rabbi will discuss in detail….but- nowadays, Tu BiShvat is an environmental holiday. Jews consider this day as a way to remind themselves of their duty to care for the natural world. Many Jews take part in a tree-planting ceremony, or collect and send money to Israel for them to plant a tree there. Please note this class will not include food or drinks.
Register with Rabbi Aaron at rabbiaaron1 @gmail.com or at +52 624-230-7444.
Cost is free to members; non-members: 500 pesos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.