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. Rev. Juan Pablo Valderrama will celebrate Holy Eucharist on November 16,

St. Mark’s is at Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en; Facebook: stmark44670.

Lake Chapala Baptist Church

In the Gospel of Matthew 7:1–12, Jesus delivers timeless wisdom: “Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” He urges us to examine our own hearts before criticizing others. With compassion, He reminds us that God answers when we ask, seek, and knock—just as a loving Father provides for His children. At the heart of His teaching lies a simple yet profound truth: “In everything, treat people the same way you want them to treat you.” This “Golden Rule” remains the foundation of justice, mercy, and love in daily life.

English worship service is Sunday at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Dan Klassen. English-language Bible study is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Santa Margrita 147, Riberas de Pilar. Office: 335-023-5822; cell. +1-508-838-9156.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church

We’re a warm and inclusive Christian community offering traditional Anglican worship and music. Holy Eucharist: Sundays at 10 a.m. — everyone invited to communion.

Weekly Activities:

• “Supporting Each Other” Dementia Support Group meets Mondays, 10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Enter through the garden.

• Family/Friends Care Partners support group for those who care for loved ones with dementia, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. in the study. Enter through the office.

• Brown Bag Big Book open AA meeting – Mondays, noon, in the garden.

• Choir practice is Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. in the nave. All voices welcome.

• Spousal Care Partners for those who care for life partners who have dementia, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., in the multipurpose room.

Part of the Future Planning Seminars: Join us Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s as Cynthia Gúzman, director of Funeraria San Francisco, and Yolanda Martínez, president of the Red Cross, will provide valuable guidance and practical resources.

Calle San Lucas 19, Riberas del Pilar. Office hours by appointment. Contact: 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..

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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Rev. D’Vorah Kelley will give the talk, “You Belong Here” at the next meeting of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday, November 16.

We all know the deep human longing for connection. We long to belong. We long to be seen, understood, and embraced for who we are. And we long for those bonds that give our lives meaning, depth, and purpose. But what does it mean to truly belong? Is it just about having a place to sit, or is it about something more? Join us as we look at two of our UU Values, and see how they work together to make our fellowship a Place to Belong, a place where YOU belong. Sandy Wallin will be the service associate.

Sunday service is at noon. All services are at St. Andrews Anglican Church, San Lucas 19, Riberas de Pilar.

Grace Church Chapala

Grace Church Chapala is a non-denominational, evangelical church, located at Iglesia del Espiritu Santo, at Alvaro Obregon 119, Colonia Plaza de Toros in Chapala.

Worship Jesus Christ with them on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with contemporary-style praise music. 

Mixed men and women’s Bible study is every Tuesday, 10 a.m.

Information: Pastor Alan Pohl. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., tel. 33-399-1501. GraceChapalamx.church.

Eckankar

Meet with other like-minded Souls for open non-denominational spiritual discussions Tuesdays, 2 to 3:15 p.m. at the Lake Chapala Society.

Common Ground Fellowship at Little Chapel

Sunday, November 16,  Dr. Wayne Cook looks at the new wineskin of Radical Peace. Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of Christ. In a world swirling with anxiety, division, and unrest, Jesus offers something that defies human logic—His own peace. Common Ground Fellowship at Little Chapel is a bilingual, dynamic, friendly, and all-inclusive place to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe that the church exists primarily for the benefit of those outside it as we seek to make the love of Christ known to others by serving our community in word and actions. 

Donations of food and clothing for our numerous missions along the shores of Lake Chapala are always gladly accepted via our big purple box in front of the Chapel. Saturday’s car wash fundraiser for Mam Cleo’s boys home is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday mornings, we offer several times to gather and we hope to see you at one or all. Beginning at 9 a.m., Belva plays worship and hymn music followed by a 10 a.m. gathering for ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Finally, our formal worship service begins at 11 a.m. We hope to see you there!

Carretera Chapala-Ajijic 10 in Chula Vista.

Christ Church Lakeside

At Christ Church Lakeside, Anglican Church of Mexico, we respond to God’s grace through Jesus Christ by seeking His will daily—nurturing one another through prayer, service, and sharing our gifts. All are welcome in our church family.

Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jim Powers will give the sermon “Trials and Tribulations,” based on the Gospel of Luke 21:5–19. In this passage, Jesus reminds His followers that while the world may face turmoil and uncertainty, we are called to stand firm in faith, trusting that God is with us through every trial.

We are located on the Carretera in West Ajijic, next to the Smokehouse Restaurant.

The Women’s Bible Study is every Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the church. Join us in fellowship and learn to play Mahjong Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at the church.

No matter where you are in your faith walk, you are welcome to join us—we are all seekers.

For updates and news, join our Facebook page: Christ Church Lakeside Ajijic.

Lakeside Presbyterian

Pastor Carolyn Hansen will give the message “When You’re Discouraged” from 1 Kings 19:1-18, at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Sunday, November 16.

Feeling worn out or ready to give up? You’re not alone. Even the prophet Elijah hit rock bottom—but God met him there with compassion and renewed his strength. Join us this Sunday at Lakeside Presbyterian Church as Pastor Carolyn Hansen shares how God meets us in our discouragement and restores our purpose. Part of our series: When Life Gets Hard. Invite a friend who needs encouragement this week!

English language service is at 10 a.m. at Constitución 26, in Ajijic, 2nd floor. Enter through the back garage area and walk upstairs. For those with limited mobility, there’s also a small elevator at the front. Join us for coffee and refreshments after the service.

If you are unable to attend in person, please join us live on Facebook at lpcchapala or on YouTube at @lpcchapala.

Christian Science Group

You are invited to attend our Christian Science Testimony Meetings every first and third Wednesday of the month at noon at Cinco de Mayo 3, in Ajijic. The one-hour meeting begins with readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of spiritual healing that have resulted from the study and practice of Christian Science. For more information, call 331-155-4733.

Unity Ajijic

Reverend John McLean is our minister-in-residence for November. He is Senior Minister at Unity of Kalamazoo, Michigan and has previously served at Unity ministries in Nashville, TN, Bellevue, WA, Cottonwood, AZ and Santa Fe, NM, and The Center for Spiritual Living in Los Angeles, CA.

Sunday Celebrations are at noon and can also be viewed at unityajijic.org. Classes on Sunday themes are Mondays at 10 a.m. All events take place at Namaste Village, Angel Flores 5, Ajijic. 332-818-4971; 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..">.

Heritage Baptist Church

Church service is Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 7, Morelos 114 in Chapala.

Prayer meeting is Sunday, 10 to 10:20 a.m.; boys outreach is Monday, 3:50 p.m.;  online book discussion is Monday, 7 p.m.; Bible study is Wednesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at different homes. Bring and share a meal; Ladies’ Bible study and Men’s devotion are Thursdays, 11 a.m.

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San Lucas Evangelista Catholic Church GDL

English Mass, Sundays, 11 a.m. Francisco Sarabia 280, Col. Progreso.

San Andres Catholic Church

Join us for English Mass on Sundays at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts to follow on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Marcos Castellanos 14, Ajijic.  Join us on Fridays in the Church at 9 a.m. to pray the Rosary in English. For more info contact Rose, +1-423-312-7468 or Susan, +1-661-978-1759. 

San Juan BautistaCatholic Church

English Mass, Sundays 9 a.m., Del Cardinal 25, San Juan Cosala.

Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community

The Heart of Awareness Buddhist Community is open to everyone. Join us to cultivate a sense of community and strengthen your meditation practice at Guadalupe Victoria 101 in Ajijic. Chairs and cushions provided.

Sunday, November 16, we are open from 9 to 10 a.m. for sitting and walking meditation.

Wednesday, November 19, 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. One hour of meditation followed by a live teaching or video.

After Wednesday Practice, all are invited to enjoy dinner and socialize at a nearby restaurant.

Thursday, November 20, 1-2:30 p.m., Join our Book Study/Practice Group, reading Jack Kornfield’s “The Wise Heart.”

Ajijic Meditation Circle

Paramahansa Yogananda, a beloved world teacher, has been recognized as one of the greatest emissaries of India’s ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.

In 1929, during a trip to Lakeside, he planted the seeds for the future growth of his work.

Yogananda’s life story, Autobiography of a Yogi, is a best seller and has been in continuous publication since it first appeared and has been translated into many languages. It is widely regarded as a modern spiritual classic.

For more information, see www.yogananda.org or WhatsApp +1 775 722 2863.

Chabad

Chabad of Lake Chapala is a center for the Jewish community. Located in La Floresta, we welcome Jewish people of all levels of observance.

Our mission is to create an authentic, warm Jewish center around Lake Chapala, promoting Jewish pride, celebration, and education. We host almost every Shabbat of the year, with home-cooked kosher Friday night dinners and Saturday luncheons in a nonjudgmental and friendly atmosphere. We are here to provide for the material, spiritual, and educational needs of every Jew in the community, regardless of background or affiliation, with unconditional love and concern.

Contact Rabbi Yossi at 1-650-507-8902 for more information.

Abundant Life Church

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. The English services schedule is at abuntandtlifechapala.com. Carretera 140, San Antonio Tlayacapan, a block from SuperLake.

Koinonía Fellowship

Experience a nondenominational Christian community of expats and Mexicans Sunday, 11 a.m. for a fully bilingual worship service where we celebrate God’s grace and love together.
Carretera Poniente 911-B, West Ajijic. Facebook: ComunidadKoinoniaFellowship.

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.

Mezcala Christian Church

Pastor Lionel Sanchez and other area Christian pastors share and teach the love of Jesus every Saturday, 10 a.m. Contact 970-219-5983 in advance via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Messenger. Calle Hidalgo 251B, Mezcala.

Each year, at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, time stands still as people around the world gather to pay tribute to veterans of the armed forces. These ceremonies commemorate the cessation of World War I hostilities with the armistice signed between the Allied Forces and Germany.

Noreen Francis Cozzens has stepped down as commander of Chapala’s American Legion Post 7, effective Wednesday, October 29. Two days later, 2nd Vice Commander Michael Goss also tendered his resignation.

On Tuesday, November 11, people aged 50 and over are invited to gather at La Bodega de Ajijic to participate in the free “Bridges of Life” event, a collaborative board game designed to help local residents get more out of their retirement years.

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. Rev. Juan Pablo Valderrama will celebrate Holy Eucharist November 9,

St. Mark’s is at Chichimecas 836, corner of Aztecas, Colonia Monraz, Guadalajara. Website: stmarksgdl.com/en; Facebook: stmark44670.

A motley crew of ghoulish performers took the stage at the Ajijic Malecón on Saturday, October 25, for the 15th anniversary local edition of Thrill the World.