Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Sunday, April 14, Bob Koches will present is “System Science, Love, & the Interconnected Web of Existence.”
Taking a holistic approach, this UU sermon challenges our traditional ways of thinking and explores the 7th UU principle and love, through the interconnected lenses of system science, gestalt thinking, and the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, known as ikigai. We’ll explore how these ideas can create a new perspective where love is the foundation for interconnected, purposeful living, and how understanding ourselves as part of a greater whole, embracing all aspects of life, and finding our purpose cultivates a more loving and interconnected world.
Jane Castleman is the service associate.
April 21, the service will feature Mario Pardillo as speaker and Tim Boeve as Service Associate on the topic of Earth Day.
Sunday service is at noon, at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s new location at San Luis 19 in Riberas del Pilar (one block south of the previous address).
Lake ChapalaJewish Congregation
A Passover Seder will be observed Monday, April 22, 5 p.m. at Manix Restaurant (new location: Carretera Poniente 111, Ajijic, across from Strom White) and will be open to the community.
Reservations must be made and paid for in advance no later than April 10 at the following locations and times:
Black Coffee (across from Walmart): Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m. to noon on both days.
Black and White Café (Ajijic Plaza, across from El Jardin): Friday, April 5, noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesday, April 10, noon to 2 p.m. Diane Pearl’s Gallery (Sta. Margarita 23 in Riberas del Pilar): Monday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday, April 7).
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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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Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than April 15. Judea de Jalisco is an alternative, Mexican and expat/immigrant, LBGTQA+ welcoming, faith-based community for spiritual and social events, where Jewish ethics/values, music, laughter and food are highlighted." />The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers the opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment at its Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic) on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Chairs and cushions are provided. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations are appreciated.
Sunday, April 14, 9 to 10 a.m. : one hour of sitting and walking meditation.
Wednesdays, April 17, 4 to 6:30 p.m.: One hour of sitting and walking meditation (4 to 5 p.m.). For April’s Theme: “Activating the Buddha Within,” several videos will be featured on Buddha Nature. Described as the natural and true state of the mind, undefiled by Kleshas, the mental states that cloud it, it is inherent in every sentient being, as the luminous or pure mind, eternal and unchanging. Discusion to follow (5-6:30 p.m.)
Join us online via Zoom: heartofawareness.org. A social time dinner at a nearby restaurant will be held afterwards; all are invited.
Thursday, April 18 10 to 11 a.m.: One hour of sitting and walking meditation. 1 to 2:30 p.m.: The Book practice/study group is currently reading “Not Always So” by Shunyru Suzuki. Owning the book isn’t required to participate.
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church
Sunday, April 14, The Rev. James Francis Twyman will preach and celebrate. The service begins at 10 a.m.
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.
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Heritage Baptist Church
Even before the Passover Jesus already showed that he has power over death. Jesus says to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25-26.
Jesus raises people to a new life in the Spirit. Martha considered her brother who was four days in the grave. But what Jesus did then, he does today, by raising people from a life of sin and death to a life of faith and joy in the Lord. Martha said, “Lord, don’t bother, he has been dead four days already; it is too late.” Don’t we say the same? He or she has been like this for so long, if there was going to be a change we would have seen it by now. But He who calls himself the resurrection and the life, raises people to a new life of faith. He can make a man dead in sin and trespasses come alive in the Spirit so that he turns to God in repentance and faith.
Heritage Baptist Church meets at La Estacion above Pancho’s Deli, Riberas del Pilar. Sunday service 11 a.m. Information: 331-437-7281 or 333-016-3743, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., hbcmx.org and Facebook: HeritageBaptistChurch Mexico.
Christ Church Lakeside
Sunday, April 14, the church will observe the third Sunday of Easter, by celebrating the Holy Eucharist in person and via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. at our normal location. Rev. Danny Borkowski will be the celebrant and give the message. Those wishing to gather for brunch following the service will meet between noon and 12:30 p.m. at Yves’ Restaurant, Carretera Poniente, 493 in West Ajijic. Tel. 376 766 3565.
The next Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will be held Tuesday, April 23, If you wish to help our food program by giving a much-needed monetary donation, or need more information, contact Al Ramos at 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..
Wednesday, April 10, the Bible Study, hosted by Reverend Danny Borkowski will be held on Zoom starting at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend as we learn about the inspired contents of the Bible, and share our insights with each other. If you haven’t attended a Bible Study with Reverend Danny, you should as you will find it interesting and educational.
For 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 322-356-0382 for the ID and password.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margarita 147, Riberas del Pilar, Sundays at 10:45 a.m. for the English worship service. The Spanish worship service follows at 12:30 p.m.
St. Mark’s Anglican Church GDL
An international worship community offering the only English-language worship in metro Guadalajara.
Sundays at 1:30 p.m. In English with some Spanish readings/music. Rev. James Twyman officiates.
Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, diagonally across the street from the UAG medical campus, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en; Facebook: stmark44670.
Little Chapel by the Lake
During April the Little Chapel celebrates 64 years of service to the expat and English speaking population at Lakeside and will feature guest speakers while Pastor Thomas is in Canada. Focus will be on personal testimony and where and how God is leading us.
Sunday April 14, our guest speaker will be Master Chief Petty Officer Johnny Ray Hill Jr., U.S. Navy (as of March, 2022) from Lemoore, California.
Come hear how the Lord has been moving him around during this past year until arriving at Lakeside just two months ago. “To give justice and honor to God and what he’s been doing in my life, past, present, and future as the Spirit has moved me around,” will be the topic of his testimony.
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. All are invited to say and fellowship.
Little Chapel information: 331-307-0669.
Donations for our mission in San Juan Tecomatlan are always accepted via the big purple box in front of the Chapel.
Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., a small group meets for Bible study in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Car Wash/Bazaar by Mama Cleo’s boys home.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Pastor Wayne will speak this week about “Our Heavenly Home.
One of the oldest questions in the world is: “If a man dies, will he live again?” Deep within all our hearts is a longing for immortality. None of us wants to just stop existing. We do not want to be like mice or trees that are simply absorbed into the ground, leaving no trace. Something within us says that we must be immortal beings. In these verses, Jesus let’s us know that heaven is real, and will be our new home.
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.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
We have multiple outreach programs and studies welcome to observe and participate in with us.
Calle San Jorge 250 in Riberas del Pilar, just south of Mom’s Restaurant, toward the lake.
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.
Abundant Life Church
Our desires play a large part in what we can accomplish. Someone who wants to write a book is far more likely to do it than a person who has no desire to do so. The same applies to our walk with God. Those who desire to draw closer to Him will be far more likely to know him more than the one who says, ¨If God wants my attention then He knows where to find me¨. Come Sunday, April 14, as we endeavor to respond to the question posed by God to all of us: ¨Do you want more of me?¨
Abundant Life Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico and has services for everyone. Weekly Sunday worship services in English 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.
Christian Science Group
You are invited to attend our Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at noon 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 christianscienceajijic.org or call 331-155-4733. All are welcome.
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 Andres Catholic Church
Marcos Castellanos 14, Centro, Ajijic. English Mass Sundays, 9 a.m. Information: Rose, +423-312-7468.
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).
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 Soriana parking lots available. Contact 970-219-5983 in advance via WhatsApp FaceTime or messenger.
Lakeside Community Fellowship
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.
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.