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I (Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess") created this blog in 2007 to share DETAILED Finds•Lists•Info•Events•Experiences to help bring more EASE to people living in, visiting or thinking of moving to Costa Rica since DETAILS are NOT easy to find!
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Monday, February 3, 2014

RELIGIOUS • SPIRITUAL • SELF EMPOWERMENT - CENTERS • SERVICES • CHURCHES • in ENGLISH in Cosat Rica - or looking for an English-speaking Spiritual Religious Adviser to help with Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Confessions, Hospital Visits, Spiritual counseling+

I've started this list to share with the English-speaking community living in or Visiting Costa Rica of
SPIRITUAL • SELF EMPOWERMENT • RELIGIOUS VENUES that give messages to nourish our SOUL•SPIRIT
on a regular basis as well as Christmas • Easter & other services.

I also am starting a list of various English-speaking
Religious & Spiritual Advisers

& there's even an App that Rob shared to help do your own
SELF GUIDED PLACE OF WORSHIP WALKING TOUR
in the San Jose area!!
ALAJUELITA

Celebration Church


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ARENAL
Nuevo Arenal
San Antonio Church
ArenalChurchCostaRica.wordpress.com
We have a lively congregation that is active in supporting local and rural schools and Evangelical churches throughout the region.
SERVICE:  Sundays at 9:00 am
CONTACT:  8-702-4855  •  Pastor John Bradley - jbradley@rockisland.com  •  Lyn Bradley - cconcepts@rockisland.com
PASTOR:  Pastor John Bradley
LOCATION:  NUEVO ARENAL - at the intersection of the Guatuso-Tiliran-Nuevo Arenal lake highway.  Specifically at the intersection which is 3 miles from Nuevo Arenal. 



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ATENAS

ATENAS NEW COMMUNITY
facebook.com/groups/145046998883605

ATENAS NEW COMMUNITY (associated with the Tico church, Iglesia Bíblica de Atenas)

DESCRIPTION: Atenas New Community is non-denominational with a diverse congregation - Messianic Jews, Presbyterians, Mennonites, Methodists, Catholics, Southern Baptists, etc. The focus is on Jesus Christ and the Bible, not on esoteric and divisive theological differences.

SERVICES:
Tuesday - 6pm - Bible study in English.
Wednesday - 6pm - English worship service
1st Sunday of each month - English translators are provided for the 8am and 10am Spanish worship services (after the 10am service many of the ex-pats gather at a designated home for a potluck lunch. Just ask any ex-pat before or after worship for the particulars.)

CONTACT•PASTORS:
ENGLISH PASTOR:  Steve Lucas -  facebook.com/groups/145046998883605 •  facebook.com/steve.lucasTheBrookMinistries.org • 2-446-4596 • 8-764-8960 • steve.lucas@TheBrookMinistries.org
TICO PASTOR:  Oldemar Artavia - facebook.com/oldemar.artavia
ADDITIONAL CONTACT:  Judy Hickman • 2-446-4791 • judy@proslink.com

LOCATION: On Highway 3 at the blinking light (they are associated with the Tico church, Iglesia Biblical de Atenas)

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BUDDHIST BOOK DISCUSSION

DESCRIPTION:  A gathering for those interested in Buddhism and Buddhist writings.

WHEN:  Sundays - Meditation (optional):  1:30pm.  Book Discussion:  2pm

CONTACT:  Adrienne and Richard Baksa  (2-446-8509  •  AdrienneBaksa@me.com  •  RBaksa@me.com)

LOCATION:  218 Roca Verde


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BELEN

MORMONS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint
LOCATION:  Belen (La Ribera de Belen) - 600 Metros West•Oeste from the Marriott hotel


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CARIARI • SAN ANTONIO DE BELEN

SAINT MARY'S CHAPEL - Roman Catholic

SERVICE:  Sunday - 4pm
PRIEST:  Father Reynord Araya
SPECIAL EVENTS•SERVICES:  Holy Thursday - 6pm.  Good Friday - 3pm.  Easter Sunday - 4pm.  CHRISTMAS:  Christmas Eve Mass  -  December 24  -  6pm.  Christmas Day Mass  -  December 25  -  4pm. 
LOCATION:  Cariari•San Antonio de Belen - St. Mary's Chapel adjacent to the Ramada Herradura Hotel (10 minutes East of SJO Airport)
CONTACT:  •  2-239-0033 •  info@SaintMarysChapel.org

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ESCAZU

INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH
facebook.com/IBCCostaRica •  IBCCostaRica.org

International Baptist Church is the largest English-speaking church in Costa Rica
SERVICES:  Sundays - 9am & 10:30am (simultaneous translation is available in Spanish)

Shuttle Bus Information:
From Central San Jose - Pick up is every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m in front of the Teatro Nacional and the bus leaves from the church to San Jose at 12:30. You can contact Daniel Quiros (Spanish Only) at 8383-8210 if you need more information.     
From Santa Ana and Ciudad Colon - Pick up times are 9:50 behind the Catholic Church in Ciudad Colon and 10:05 in front of United World College in Santa Ana. You can call Rodolfo Corales (Spanish Only) at 8853-9328 if you have any questions.


PASTOR:  Pastor Paul
CONTACT:  2-215-2117
LOCATION:  Escazu (Guachipelin)
                                                                                                                
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ESCAZU CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
"Heart, hands, and voice of Jesus Christ in Costa Rica's English-speaking community"
ecfcr.net  •  Facebook.com/pages/Escaz%C3%BA-Christian-Fellowship/10150127991635710
SERVICE:  Sundays - 5-6:30pm (Communion served each 1st Sunday)
BIBLE STUDY - Tuesdays - 7:15-9pm.  Wednesdays (in private home) - 7:15-9pm.  Thursdays - Men's - 7-8am (studying Zechariah).  Women's - 9:30-11am (studying Zechariah)
Monthly Men’s Gathering for fellowship and conversation about things that matter (different locations).
HIKING GROUP meets monthly to "enjoy fellowship in God's creation."  Hikes alternate between easy and more challenging, and take place Saturdays or Sundays.
CHILDREN:  Nursery care is available.  Sunday School for preschoolers through high schoolers follows Children's Time in worship.
YOUTH:  YoungLife (High School):  Wednesday - 7-9 p.m (contact Alex - 8-359-6601).
WyldLife (Middle School) - Every OTHER Friday - 7-9 p.m (contact Jessie Oliver - 8-359-6601)
International Youth Group:  Saturdays - 6:30pm. in San Francisco de Dos Rios (contact Shelley Rice - 2-250-1043).  
COUNSELING:  They have short-term Christian counseling/coaching available in English for individuals, families, and teens.
PASTOR:  Pastor Stacey Steck
LOCATION:  Escazu (Guachipelin) - in the building of International Baptist Church (see above)
CONTACT:  8-395-9653  •  info@ecfcr.net


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MORMONS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Templo de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los últimos Días
LOCATION:  Escazu Centro - from the Pulperia La Violeta go 100 South•Sur and 50 meters West•Oeste


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GRECIA:

Sol de Justicia - Wesleyan Christian Church in English
facebook.com/GreciaChurch

SERVICE:  English - Sundays at 8:30.  Spanish - 9:30am-12pm/Noon. 

DESCRIPTION OF ALL SERVICES•GROUPS•GATHERINGS:  They have many potlucks and special activities with the church and
*Spanish classes Tues. and Thurs. for beginners, intermediate and Advanced levels.  Plus they host a popular Thanksgiving Celebration POTLUCK with the Traditional Thanksgiving meal attended by Gringos and Ticos.
PASTORS:  Pastor Luis and Pastor Zulay Azofeifa  -  8-827-2035 
•  soldejusticia.english@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS:  GRECIA (Barrio Latino)  -  Sol de Justicia Church - A the “mall” • Maxi Palí - Go to the right around the back of the mall.  Take a LEFT as you exit and go uphill.  Turn RIGHT at the first road (it’s a gravel road).  Pass 2 houses and the next driveway is the entrance to the church’s parking lot. Drive in and the building (it doesn't look like your "typical" church) with 2 stories is where the class is located - 2nd floor - Fellowship Hall. Secretary-Karla

*SPANISH CLASSES:  Affordable Fun Spanish Classes for Beginners & Advanced.  They have tons of fun, take cultural field trips and actually study Spanish!  The teaching covers so many different things like conversation, dictation, reading out loud, book work and cultural things. The professor “Ema”nuel is a young law student who really knows his stuff! 
WHEN:  Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Beginning - 8:30-10am.  Advanced - 10-11:30am

CONTACT:  Emanuel Ulate - ulate7emanuel@outlook.com


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OROSI - CARTAGO

Bible Study
Inter-denominational, English language Bible study group
Sunday at 9am
CostaRicaBibleStudy.wordpress.com  •  rseiver1@hotmail.com


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UNITY
This group is on hold at the moment
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/UnityCostaRica.html



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ROHRMOSER
German Lutheran Church
LOCATION:  Near Plaza Mayo
CONTACT:  2-231-3345


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SAN JOSE

EPISCOPAL PARISH of the Good Shepherd  -  Anglican•Episcopal

SERVICES:  Sundays - English - Eucharist - 8:30am.  Spanish - 11am.
Bilingual Eucharist - 1st Sunday of the month - 9am
Wednesday - 9am (not sure what language that's in)
Friday - 12pm/noon (not sure what language that's in)
HOLIDAYS•SPECIAL SERVICES: 
4th Sunday of Advent  -  English - 8:30am.  Español - 11am
Christmas Eve  -  December 24  -  6pm - Bilingual with pageant presented by the children of the Sunday School.
Christmas Day  -  December 25  -  English - 9am.   Español - 9pm
1st Sunday after Christmas  -  Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014  -  English - 8:30am.  Español - 11am.
New Year's Eve - Dec. 31  -  Bilingual - 6pm

LOCATION:  San Jose - Avenida 4 between Calles 3 and 5 (opposite the Colegio Superior de Señoritas)
CONTACT:  2-222-1560  •  pbuenpastor@hotmail.com



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SAN JOSE
QUAKER FRIENDS (Religious Society of Friends) MEETING

MEETINGS:  Sundays - 10-12pm (I’ve also seen 10:30am)
LOCATION:  San Jose - Centro de Amigos para la Paz - Calle 15 - between Avenida 6 y 8 (next to the San Jose Court of Justice and the Supreme Court)
(NOTE for people coming from out of town - they also have a hostel there with private rooms also - CasaRidgewayHostel.com  • 
info@CasaRidgewayHostel.com
CONTACT:  Jo Reinmiller - 2-228-4341


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Evangelical Harvest Vineyard Christian Fellowship
2-291-4383
SERVICES:  Sundays at 10:30am
LOCATION:  San Jose (Sabana Oeste-West) - rom the UACA School of Medicine in Sabana Oeste 100 m. North, 100 m. East and 75m. North.
facebook.com/harvest.vineyard.9


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ISLAMIC Mosque
Mezquita de Omar y Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica
MezquitaOmar.com  •  facebook.com/MezquitaCostaRica
MEETINGS•CLASSES:  Fridays - 1-2pm - Jumuah.  Saturday - 4-6pm - Classes about Islam.  Sundays - 10am-12pm - Arabic Classes.
SPECIAL HIGH HOLIDAYS:    Salat Al Tarawih every night during Ramadán
Gives Tours and holds a free class on Muslim culture.
"Tico Converts Seek Peace, Honesty in Islam" - TicoTimes.net/2010/09/13/tico-converts-seek-peace-honesty-in-islam
Everyone is welcome.
LOCATION:  Guadalupe (Montelimar?) - on Calle Blancos - 700 meters north and 500 meters west of the tribunals. OR - 100 meters West and 100 meters to the South of the Santa Monica elementary school. Between Guadalupe and Calle Blancos.

CONTACT:  2-240-4872  •  MezquitadeOmar@gmail.com


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San Pedro Christian Fellowship
LOCATION:  San Pedro - From traffic lights in front of Muñoz y Nanne. 30 meters east, 50 meters  south and 40 meters west, second house
CONTACT:  Mark Bloomfield - 2-267-6038 • 2-262-4165 • markpeggybloom@hotmail.com • anlbeckles@yahoo.com



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CARIBBEAN SIDE

PUERTO VIEJO

SCIENCE OF MIND
(now called "Centers for Spiritual Living")

WHEN:  Wednesdays at 5:30pm

WHAT THEY CAN USE:  Any Material on SOM you'd like to gift•donate

CONTACT:  BarryStevens@earthlink.net  •  2-750-0524  •  8-731-5054

LOCATION:  Playa Negra - the home of Barry Stevens and Nanci Wright's



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PACIFIC - NORTH

GUANCASTE

BRASILITO
(above Tamarindo and Playa Grande - but below Playa Coco and Flamingo)
Beach Community Church
Facebook.com/BeachCommunityChurch.CostaRica  •  BeachCommunityChurch.com  • 
BeachCommunityChurch.tv
info@BeachCommunityChurch.com

English speaking non-denominational church

YOUTH GROUP:  BCC Youth (Beach Community Church) = facebook.com/groups/843436139052743

SERVICE:  Sundays - 10am

PASTOR:  Thomas Snow

DIRECTIONS:  Follow the signs


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PLAYAS DEL COCO - Guanacaste

Hope Fellowship Services
HopeFellowshipCR.org

DESCRIPTION:  Non Denominational Christian service

SERVICES:
Thursdays - 10am-12pm/noon  -  Women’s Bible Study ("Women from the Old Testament, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly") - CONTACT:  Nan - 8-303-0249
Sundays - 11am - Service

PASTOR:  Pastor Henry Gutiérrez - henrysantafe@yahoo.es  •  Eugenia Alpízar Aguero • eugenia25.2@gmail.com • 8-706-5037
LOCATION:  Plaza Colonial Shopping Center, Main Road - Coco Beach



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TAMARINDO
Tamarindo Church
TamarindoChurch.com  • facebook.com/TamarindoChurchCostaRica  •  8-868-0871  •  info@TamarindoChurch.com
SERVICES:  Sundays - 10am
YOUTH GROUP:  Kidz Club - Fridays at the church promptly at 5:45-7:30pm. For kids K-5th grade Kidz Club consists of music, games & fun ending with a message from the bible.  Games involve a lot of physical activity. Running, hopping, jumping, tug-of-war, 3-legged races etc. Kids will be divided into 4 teams that will compete in friendly competition with each other. Activities are incentive based, & teams & their members will earn “points” each week for performance in games, good behavior, bible memory verses, etc.  Cost: Free  =  facebook.com/KizClubTamarindo  •  KidzClubTamarindo.com
WHAT TO EXPECT: You can expect to feel welcomed and comfortable in our “come as you are” beach town atmosphere. Most men show up in flip flops, shorts and a collared shirt. Ladies… just dress as if you were coming to church with a guy wearing flip flops, shorts and a collared shirt. MINISTER:  Lyle Watson

Episcopal Church Tamarindo - St. Paul's By The Sea
Facebook.com/EpiscopalChurchTamarindo  •  facebook.com/StPaulsByTheSea  •  StPaulsByTheSea.com
LOCATION:  Plaza Tamarindo Commercial Center at the intersection to Langosta




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PACIFIC - CENTRAL

JACO
HORIZON CHURCH

DENOMINATION•DESCRIPTION: Non-Denominational 

SERVICES: 
Sunday Morning Service - 9am  •  Womens Bible Study - Monday 10am  •  Men's Bible Study - Thursday 7pm  •  Couples Bible Study - Friday 4:00pm 

ACTIVITIES AFTER•OUTSIDE OF SERVICE:  Monthly fellowship get together usually lunch on the beach after church 

CONTACT:  8-996-2685  •  2-643-1997

EMAIL:  Daniel@HorizonChurchJaco.org

WEBSITE:  HorizonChurchJaco.org   •   facebook.com/HorizonChurchJaco

SPECIAL HOLIDAY GATHERINGS: Community Christmas Eve Service, Community Easter Sun Rise Service 

PASTOR:  Daniel Barrett

DIRECTIONS:  On the Costanera (the main highway) in front of Auto Tica - 200 meters South of Pops Road in front of Auto Tica.  25 meters south of Max X Menos in Plaza del Jardin, 2nd Floor


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Calvary Chapel Jaco


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MANUEL ANTONIO • QUEPOS


BAREFOOT
Facebook.com/BarefootMA
SERVICES:  Sundays - 11:30am - 12:30pm
WHERE:  Manuel Antonio  -  Tiki Hut at the Mono Azul Hotel
CONTACT:  Pastor Rick Kendle  -  8-696-9957  •  rick.kendle6@gmail.com
We are a non-denominational, welcoming ministry located at Hotel Mono Azul in beautiful Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. We strive to be a bridge to the community, a safe harbor and a spiritual refuge for all people.
A safe haven where individuals find positive encouragement to get to know God "one on one." No more "religion". No hidden agenda nor hurtful nor harmful, judgmental assessments because everyone, regardless of status is welcome. All attendees are expected to commit to treat each other with dignity and respect.
Meetings/services will not be traditional. No shoes nor money are expected, nor required. Our focus is affirmation of GOD’s LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE! He meets us where we are. We vow to learn in a participatory, yet orderly setting that encourages a personal Spiritual relationship with God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit).
"STATEMENT OF WELCOME
We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no habla Ingles.
We extend a special welcome to those who are crying newborns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds.
We welcome you if you can sing like Andrea Bocelli or like our pastor who can't carry a note in a bucket.
You're welcome here if you're "just browsing," just woke up or just got out of jail.
We don't care if you're more Catholic than the Pope, or haven't been in church since little Joey's Baptism.
We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast.
We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters.
We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted.
We welcome you if you're having problems or you're down in the dumps or if you don't like "organized religion," we've been there too.
If you blew all your offering money at the dog track, you're welcome here.
We offer a special welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don't work, can't spell, or because grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.
We welcome those who are inked, pierced or both.
We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your throat as a kid or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake.
We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts ... and you!

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Casa Pan
facebook.com/pages/Iglesia-Casa-de-Pan/112819575468735
SERVICE:  Sundays

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WATCH TOWER
LOCATION:  Downtown Quepos


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PACIFIC - SOUTHERN ZONE

SAN ISIDRO DE GENERAL•PEREZ ZELEDON:

Church of Christ Fellowship
SCHEDULE: 
Sundays - 9am - Service.  4pm - Couples Retreat Gatherings.
Tuesdays - 6pm - Youth Group ministries & Discipleship teachings.
Thursdays - 7pm - Mid-Week Church Ministry
CONTACT:  Michelle Mendez - alternativemedyes@gmail.com • 8-791-9883
LOCATION: San Isidro de General (?) - 500 mts Norte de Escuela Junta de Pacuar




UVITA

Iglesia de la Costa
Non Denominational  -  Bilingual
Sunday - 10am, Wed. - 6pm, plus a Woman's Bible Study every other Tues. and periodic Mens Bible Studies and seminar's.
They have a Goodwill type store that supports 14 families plus other programs and a childrens After School program and Community Center.
LOCATION:  Uvita, Costa Ballena - Indoor Soccer Court
CONTACT:  Annie Drake  •  AnnieInCR@gmail.com  •  8-898-0546 or 2-786-5062



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MONTE VERDE
QUAKERS


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And here's a link to archdiocese list of various Catholic churches around Costa Rica if you want to find a Catholic service (though probably 99.9% are in Spanish)
ArquiSanJose.org/2011b


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VARIOUS CHURCH CENTERS
(mainly in Spanish but perhaps they can give you some leads
[and if they do, PLEASE share them here so others can benefit from the info])

Iglesia Episcopal Costarricense
facebook.com/IglesiaEpiscopalCR


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ADD A CHURCH • SPIRITUAL CENTER

DO YOU HAVE•KNOW OF A RELIGIOUS OR SPIRITUAL GROUPS IN ENGLISH
in Costa Rica - to ADD?
"QUESTIONS"
The ONLY way details are going to appear here is if someone submits the answers to the the questions below (in the order).  I will no longer do this for them. 
I will only put the name of the church & IF someone's given me their Facebook page or Website I will post.  This is a free service I'm providing you and the community and I'm just one person doing this blog [mind you, with little/no donations coming/for free] so PLEASE help me by making it easier for me [and help make it easier for the church•group look better) that as this page is something I do not get paid to do so if people would like to help their community•gain extra exposure, I welcome your assistance.  This is a free service I'm providing you and the community and I'm just one person doing this blog [mind you, with little/no donations coming/for free] so PLEASE help me by making it easier for me [and making yourself look better)



•  First, please copy this list•format below and REMOVE everything within the ( )
•  Then place your answers AFTER the " : " (help make it as easy as possible for people to learn about what you have to offer. If you don't follow this format, I will submit it as you've written it and one day I MAY have time to fix it for you).
•  Answer all questions just straight forward or in the 3rd party ("they have" - NOT "we have"/personal or it will not be submitted. 

NAME OF THE CHURCH•GROUP•GATHERING: 

AFFILIATION:  

DENOMINATION: 

PURPOSE STATEMENT•MISSION STATEMENT•DESCRIPTION: (this is where you have the opportunity to get people to know what your message is to see if it meshes with what they're seeking•their beliefs)

DESCRIPTION OF ALL SERVICES•GROUPS•GATHERINGS: (that are in ENGLISH along with DAY OF THE WEEK and HOURS [with START and END TIME].  One on each line please)  

ACTIVITIES AFTER•CONNECTION TIME OUTSIDE OF SERVICE: (like people going out to lunch, potluck)  

COMMUNITY WORK: 

CITY • PROVINCE:  (Barrio)

DIRECTIONS: (PLEASE give North American-style DETAILED directions - as if a person was fresh off the airplane and does NOT know your city [especially important for visitors/people checking out your area to potentially move there)

BUS INSTRUCTIONS (including time to get there in time): (to encourage people to show their love for Mother Earth!)  

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (cell and landline in order of your preferred way for them to contact you)  

CONTACT EMAIL: 

WEBSITE:  http://

FACEBOOK PAGE:  http://facebook.com/

TWITTER:

SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERVICES•GATHERINGS (PLEASE give DETAILS on what you will do including time, any cost - including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve+++): 

MESSAGE:  (Anything else you'd like to share•say to potential new people - a Welcome Note or something.  This CAN be in the "WE welcome you . . . " format)   

LOGO or IMAGE OF THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR BUILDING (make it easier for people to recognize it.  In jpg, png or gif format) 


HELP THE COMMUNITY!!
DO YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER PLACES IN COSTA RICA PROVIDING SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT IN ENGLISH?  Please send them this link (below) to share!!


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RELIGIOUS • SPIRITUAL ADVISERS
Are you seeking a religious or spiritual adviser that SPEAKS ENGLISH to help you with anything from
Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Confessions, Hospital Visits, Spiritual counseling+?
I'm seeking people to add to this list.
(I'm sure most of the pastors & ministers, etc. listed above are available as well)


CATHOLIC PRIESTS THAT SPEAKS ENGLISH
Someone to help with Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Confessions, Hospital Visits, Spiritual counseling+?

Father Javier Miguel Fernandez
LOCATION: 

SAN JOSE - Alajuelita 
CONTACT:
8-895-4245  •  Skype: javipotter77
(FIRST send him a text before a call because he does not take calls from unfamiliar numbers)
(the cutest priest I've ever encountered!!!  Tell him Vicki Skinner Connected you from her blog)


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OTHER RELIGIOUS•SPIRITUAL PEOPLE THAT SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST:

Do you know any other Catholic priests or any other ministers, etc. that speak good English that might not have a church or center in Costa Rica but are there for people?
Please email me their DETAILS
(name, location, denomination/beliefs, what they're available to assist with, email address, phone #s, website, facebook page [not personal unless that's ok], Whatsapp, Skype, U.S. phone #, whatever else you can think of).PLEASE BE CLEAR of any fees•costs - be it a specific amount, a "Suggested Donation•Love Offering" amount - or just "Donation"
(remember, you are using these people's time & their gas/transportation $$$ which DOES have value)
Also, PLEASE YOU call them back ALWAYS since most of these people do not make much $$ & ALL phone calls costs to MAKE in CR - even when calling from your landline (& are not that cheap if you don't have a plan)


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DISCLAIMER:
Information provided here has been submitted from its members, other sources and is totally subject to change.  So before you go, contact them to see if it's still accurate and if something has changed,
PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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SELF GUIDED PLACE OF WORSHIP WALKING TOUR
San Jose
GPSMyCity.com/tours/places-of-worship-tour-in-san-jose-2588.html
(THANX Rob)


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HELP NEEDED!!!

ANYONE HAVE SOME TIME ON THEIR HANDS TO VOLUNTEER HELP COMPLETE THIS LIST??
I can REALLY use your help to help make this one of the most detailed complete lists out there!!


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