Lake Chapala UU Fellowship is a Unitarian Universalist congregation founded in 2006. We are an English-speaking congregation, primarily comprised of migrants from the USA, Canada, and Europe. We are one of three Unitarian Universalist congregations in Mexico. We are incorporated in Mexico as an Asociación Civil (AC). Please see the these pages for more information … Continue reading About Lake Chapala UU Fellowship

In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart. By creating meaningful communities that draw from many wisdom traditions, and more, we are embodying a vision “beyond belief:” a vision of peace, love, and understanding. We have more than one way of experiencing the world and understanding the … Continue reading We Welcome People with Many Beliefs

Our Values Have Love at the Center Interdependence – We honor the interdependent web of all existence. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.We covenant to protect Earth and all beings from exploitation. We will create and nurture sustainable relationships of care and respect, mutuality … Continue reading UU Values, Principles, and Sources

Some resources you may find helpful. Bylaws Bylaws for the LCUUF 9-23-2018 Three Values Three Values of LCUUF Covenant of Good Relations LCUUF Covenant of Good Relations Communications Policy LCUUF Communications Policy Fundraising Policy Fundraising Policy Conflict Resolution Plan Conflict Resolution Plan Charitable Contributions Policy Charitable Contributions Policy Legacy Gift Policy Legacy Gift Policy Memorial … Continue reading Resources and Policies

Our fellowship offers so many areas for people to become involved, and there is a place for everyone to serve and make a difference.  Whether it is scheduling weekly services, greeting visitors at the door, or writing articles for our newsletter. We encourage everyone to contribute their skills. Check out the various Volunteer Opportunities Sunday … Continue reading Committees, Teams & Volunteers

We share space at Saint Andrews Anglican Church How to Find Us

Our Minister, Rev. Matt Alspaugh Reverend Matt Alspaugh came to Lake Chapala UU Fellowship in August 2017, as part of a cooperative arrangement with First UU Church of Houston. Prior to coming to Lakeside, he served as the minister of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, Ohio, for eight years.  Before that, Rev. Alspaugh served … Continue reading Our Minister

LCUUF came together in 2006 in response to a local webboard posting by a long-time UU and resident of the Lake Chapala area, asking if there was interest in forming a local fellowship. Four UU’s met to form a fellowship and twelve people attended our first service. For the first 11 years, we were lay-led, … Continue reading Our History

Unitarian Universalism creates change: in ourselves, and in the world. Seven days a week, UUs live their faith by doing. Whether in community with others or as an individual, we know that active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference. Unitarian Universalist congregations are committed to Seven Principles and Seven Values … Continue reading About Unitarian Universalism