Heart of AwarenessBuddhist Community
The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community offers the opportunity to meditate in a supportive environment at its Practice Center (Guadalupe Victoria 101, Ajijic).
Practice sessions are on Sundays and Wednesdays. Chairs and cushions are provided. All are welcome regardless of experience or affiliation. Donations appreciated.
Sunday, November 24, 9 to 10 a.m.: One hour of sitting and walking meditation: 30 minutes sitting, 15 minutes walking, and 15 minutes sitting.
Wednesday, November 27, 3:15 to 6:15 p.m.: The Practice Center opens at 3:15 p.m. to quietly unwind. to unwind. Noble Silence begins (3:45 to 4 p.m.) One hour of sitting and walking meditation (4-5 pm). November’s theme is “The Six Paramitas – From Confusion to Clarity.” Marty Janowitz will give a dharma talk on the Paramitas.
Join online via Zoom at heartofawareness.org.
Afterward, all are invited for a “Social Time” dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Thursday, November 28, 1-2:30 p.m.: Book Practice/Study Group continues reading “The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World, by the Dalai Lama.” Newcomers are welcome. Owning the book isn’t required.
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Sermon title for Sunday, November 24, is “Taming the Tongue” from James 3:3-12.
Pastor Carolyn is continuing our sermon series on the fruit of the Spirit—and the spiritual disciplines that can help us grow in that fruit. Gentleness is about being sensitive and compassionate, resisting harshness or aggression. This quality, when it’s internalized, allows us to approach others with love and respect, promoting peace. The spiritual discipline of controlling our speech can help us develop gentleness and humility.
Sunday English-speaking worship service begins at 10 a.m. Spanish service at 11:30 a.m.
After the service, please join us in the narthex for coffee and refreshments.
The English-speaking service also streams each Sunday at Facebook.com/LPCChapala.
If you need a ride, or more information, call 376-106-0853 before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
La Paloma Café and Art Gallery has re-opened for the season. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The church narthex is a lovely place to meet for coffee and conversation.
Lakeside Presbyterian is located at calle San Jorge 250, Riberas del Pilar, just down from Mom’s Restaurant towards the lake.
St. Mark’s Anglican Church GDL
An international worship community offering the only English-language worship in metro Guadalajara. Sundays at 11 a.m. In English with some Spanish readings/music. Father Juan Pablo Valdorrama officiates. St. Mark’s and BookSwapGDL will host a community meal and book swap Saturday, November 30, 2 to 5 p.m. Please bring a side dish to share.
A Lessons and Carols service will be held December 15, 5 p.m.
St. Mark’s is at Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en; Facebook: stmark44670.
Christ Church Lakeside
A Christ Church Lakeside Bazaar will be held at the church, Saturday, November 23.
Sunday, November 24, Christ Church Lakeside, a Parish of the Diocese of the West in the Anglican Church of Mexico, will observe the twenty-seventh Sunday after Pentecost. at 10:30 a.m. at our normal location. Rev. Danny Borkowski will celebrate and give the sermon.
The Next Loaves and Fishes Food Distribution will be in mid-December. To give a much-needed monetary donation, contact Lani Zeigler at cell: 331-411-1469 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..
Bible study is suspended for the rest of 2024.
For Zoom sign-in information, contact Rev. Borkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 376-766-2495 for the ID and password.
Heritage Baptist Church
Do good so you can receive good. No. The gospel says, “Receive good so that you can do good.”
We can’t be good enough. Even if all the wrong we’ve done never goes public, it’s there. We know it. God knows it. Satan knows it. And that’s enough for it to be a nagging plague. But what if the Sovereign Judge of the Universe declares you guiltless, all your sins washed away!
Your record erased forever.
We ourselves can’t erase our past. We can’t pay enough.
But Jesus paid the infinite price capable of clearing the sin record. “I’ll remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more” says the Lord. All your sin failures, all your violations of the perfect law of God, gone. You may still bear the temporal consequences of them, but not the guilt. Temporal consequences are small compared to eternal wrath.
Turn from your sin to the Savior. Nothing more needs to be done.
Sunday service is at the American Legion in Chapala at 10:30 a.m. Cell: 331-437-7281 or 333-016-3743, Email: HeritageBaptistChurchMexico @gmail.com.
We invite you also on Monday, December 23, 3 to 5:30 p.m. for a very special old-time Christmas Carol singalong. There will be prizes, surprises, and lots of grand old carols (lyrics provided). It’s free!
Little Chapel by the Lake
Sunday, November 24, Pastor Thomas will be giving a sermon on “Our Father”, from the prayer known as “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Little Chapel is located on the Chapala/Ajijic highway (Hidalgo 10) in Chula Vista.
A Grace Meal will follow immediately after the 11 a.m. service..
Donations for our mission, San Juan Tecomatlan, are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Thank you for your donations.
The next outing to San Juan Tecomatlan will be on December 3. Food and Christmas items to be distributed. Meeting at 3 p.m. for carpooling from the Little Chapel.
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Bible Study in the book of John, chapter 9. The location will be at El Parque 123 in Chula Vista.
Saturday’s carwash fundraiser is on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Chapel by the boys from Mama Cleo’s boys home, to meet their many financial needs.
Lakeside Carolers will be caroling at four local assisted living care centers December 16.
Eckankar
Everything revolves around love. It always does. No matter how much we rush about in this world and how harried, ambitious, or sorrowful we become, the world stays together for some reason. The reason is God’s love. It makes the whole work, even though sometimes it looks like nothing is working at all.
The two supreme laws are: God is love, and Soul exists because God loves it.
But how do you make this work out in everyday life? Whenever you’re in doubt about any action, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it Kind? You can also ask, What would love do?
Everyone has some experience with love—even a child who has a pet kitten or a dog. Soul is trying, to give back or respond to God’s love that’s coming through. (The above text is from Spiritual Wisdom on Relationships by Harold Klemp.)
You are invited to meet with other like-minded Souls for open non-denominational spiritual discussions Tuesdays, 2 to 3:15 p.m. at Lake Chapala Society.
Lake Chapala Baptist Church
Woo-hoo! Joint unity service this week with our Mexican and English speaking congregations! We are so excited! After bilingual songs, sermon and communion stay for a full Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the fixings! We’d love to have you join us! Jesus’ vision for his people is that, once we understand how loved we are, that we would love each other with the same sacrifice and commitment he has for us. We look forward to a moment of joy together as we take our next step on that journey. Our song will be richer with your voice and our fellowship richer with your presence. As the scripture encourages, we’ll share God’s word, our lives, our bread and our prayers (Acts 2:42).
English worship service is Sundays at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Dan Klassen. English-language Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 10 .am. Lake Chapala Baptist Church, Santa Margrita 147, Riberas del Pilar. Information: office: 376-765-2925; cell. +1-508 -838-9156.
Lake Chapala
Jewish Congregation
Rabbi Case and the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation hope you join us every Friday, 6 p.m. (2nd and 4th Friday are potlucks). Every Saturday Torah service, 10 a.m. (live and via Zoom).
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; website: lakechapalajewishcongregation .com.
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.
Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship
David Elison will present “Replacing Dogmas with Core Values” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday, November 24.
Dave Ellison was a true-believer, accepting without question both Catholic and United States dogmas. His life experiences, however, as both a teacher and a traveler, led him to discard any and all prescribed notions, and to embrace stoic existentialism. Indeed, he finally recognized that beliefs matter far less than values—moral principles and goals—which guide his daily life. In this talk, Dave will briefly review his philosophical journey, and then focus on these values, and why he chose them; culminating with his current credo which embodies them.
During his thirty-six-year career, David Ellison was a teacher, mentor teacher, school administrator, education columnist and community activist. He worked in schools foreign and domestic, public and private, grades four through college. His treks through five continents included volunteering in far-flung villages, and surviving harrowing adventures.
Dee Dee Camhi is the service associate.
Sunday service is at noon, at the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s new location at San Luis 19 in Riberas del Pilar and online. See lakechapalauu.org for a Zoom link.
Unity Ajijic
Change your thinking, change your life! Unity Ajijic offers positive spiritual teachings and practical, uplifting resources to those of all faiths.
For the month of November our visiting minister-in-residence is Reverend Penni Honey of Unity of Flagstaff, Arizona. She brings humor, storytelling and spiritual wisdom to our Sunday celebrations. Penni will also teach classes each Monday at 10 a.m. that focus on creating a more fulfilling and abundant life.
Unity Ajijic is a part of Unity Worldwide Ministries and led by Senior Minister Reverend Johannys Hartog. Together with her husband, CEO Jack Hartog, they bring a wealth of talent and experience to the lakeside community.
Services in English are held every Sunday at noon, at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5 in Central Ajijic. Classes take place here Mondays, 10 a.m.
Services can also be attended remotely via Zoom. Access is provided through our website, where past services can also be viewed, UnityAjijic.org.
St. Andrew’s Anglican
Church
Sunday, November 24, Reverend James Francis Twyman will preach and celebrate. Service begins at 10 a.m.
St. Andrew’s will hold its annual potluck dinner and Carol Sing at the church Friday, December 6, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend. (Santa hats and bells are welcome, along with goofy Christmas sweaters.
St. Andrew’s live-streams Sunday services and sermon highlights and also publishes daily inspiration, parish news and events on its Facebook page: St. Andrew’s Anglican Lake Chapala.
To become part of our parish family, contact Rev. Twyman 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..
His office hours are Monday through Friday, Noon to 1 p.m. St. Andrew’s is at Calle San Lucas 19, in Riberas del Pilar.
Grace Church Chapala
Grace Church Chapala is at Iglesia del Espiritu Santo, at Alvaro Obregon 119, Colonia Plaza de Toros, Chapala. Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Alan Pohl. tel. 33-399-1501.
Grace Church is sponsoring a Christmas Worship Fund Raiser for Love in Action Children’s Home, Saturday, December 7, 4:30 p.m. Billy Blackwood of the Blackwood Brothers Southern Gospel group will perform. Tickets are 100 pesos. No charge for children. Free beverages and desserts for sale.
Abundant Life Church
How easy is it for you to sleep during the times of Fiesta? While traveling some find it impossible to sleep until they get to their destination but there are others who seem to fall asleep anywhere. The church can’t afford to fall asleep on our way to heaven. We need to be awake and ready each day for what the Lord wants of us. Come this Sunday, November 24, as we look at the reality of having a sleeping church in the middle of a raging storm and what we are called to do about it.
Abundant Life is affiliated with the Assemblies of God of Mexico. Weekly Sunday worship services in English start at 10:30 a.m. and Bible studies on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. Services are on the Facebook and the YouTube channel. The English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com. Carretera 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan.
Common Ground Fellowship
Join us for a heartfelt, meaningful time of worship Sunday, at 11 a.m. at Common Ground Fellowship, located West of Ajijic, next to the Margaritaville sales office, mountainside of the Carretera, Jocotepec-Chapala 961, Ajijic. We offer a bilingual service. Cookies and coffee fellowship afterwards.
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. 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 BautistaCatholic Church
English Mass, Sundays 9 a.m., Del Cardinal 25, San Juan Cosala.
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.
Judea de Jalisco
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. Email email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.