Religion notes for Oct. 10

MUSIC

Concert for Caring, featuring the Fort Lee Army Band and Sonorous Brass Co., 4 p.m. today, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Free; bring one food item to donate to St. Paul's food pantry. Details: (804) 643-3589.

Mark Templeton & Pocket Change, and Sonrise, tonight at 6, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or http://www.gospelchickenhouse.org.

Youth Choir Anniversary, 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, First Baptist Church Midlothian, 13800 Westfield Road. Details: (804) 794-5583.

Bluegrass music, featuring Highway 35 and Copper Ridge, 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, and a spaghetti supper, Blandford United Methodist Church, 11607 S. Crater Road, Prince George; $7 for adults, $4 for children (ages 3-12), free for children under 3. Proceeds will benefit the church's mission projects.

Celtic Evensong and Communion, featuring violinist Heidi Csallner and dulcimer player Robert Wadsworth, 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, pre-service music at 5:15, Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. Details: (804) 733-7202.

Southern Classics, 7 p.m. Friday, Winn's Baptist Church, 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. Details: (804) 798-5512.

An Evening of Organ and Brass Music, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St.; free. Details: Beth Melcher Davis at (804) 359-5628, ext. 18.

The Rev. Dr. William E. Phipps, emeritus professor of Religion & Philosophy, Davis & Elkins College, on "The Morality of the Death Penalty," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aubrey Brown Peace Forum, Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. Details: (804) 261-6771.

Douglas A. Hicks, associate professor of Leadership and Religion, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond, on "Religion in Public Life: Concluding Remarks and Discussion," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, forum class, Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St. Details: (804) 649-9148.

The Dillard Forum, of Trinity United Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave., will present a series of free lectures and discussions featuring theologian Roberta C. Bondi. The event will be tomorrow and Monday. A question-and-answer period will follow each lecture. For more information about the Dillard Forum or lecture topics, times and locations, call (804) 288-6056.

"Heaven," a forum series with the Rev. W. Ray Inscoe, director of pastoral care at Westminster-Canterbury Richmond, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, followed by worship at 11; St. John's Church, 2319 E. Broad St. Details: (804) 649-7938.

233rd Anniversary, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Antioch Baptist Church, 3868 Antioch Church Road, Sandston.

Virginia Triumphant College and Seminary Fourth Commencement, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Mansion Avenue Triumphant Baptist Church, 1801 Mansion Ave. Details: (804) 230-0623.

Men's Day, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. tomorrow, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St. Details: (804) 643-3366.

Blessing of the Animals, 2 p.m. tomorrow, St. John's Episcopal Church, 12201 Richmond St., Chester. Details: (804) 748-2182.

Tikvat Israel Congregation, 2715 Grove Ave., will host an Israeli-style dinner and concert from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow. Details: (804) 355-5709 or http://www.tikvatisrael.com.

Taizé Prayer Service, ecumenical and meditative, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 E. Grace St. Details: (804) 648-8319 or http://www.centumc.org.

Step-Families Class, a nine-week study/discussion group, each Tuesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m., St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave. Details: Chris Philipoom at (804) 334-5569 or .

Needle's Eye Speaker Series, Matt Garrison of Nyberg Fletcher & White on "A Rapid Remake," Tuesday at Sam Miller's, 1210 E. Cary St., $13, reserve by noon Monday. Program from 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Reservations: (804) 358-1283 or http://www.needleseye.org.

Surviving the Economic Downturn series, "Getting to the Next Job," 6 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 520 N. Boulevard; free. Details: (804) 358-4771 or .

Eyes on Richmond Forum, "The Call to Care in Troubled Times," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, $8, lunch included, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Details and reservations: http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or (804) 643-3589.

Rufus Womble Chapter of The Order of Saint Luke Fall Mission, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next Saturday, All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Road. Details: http://www.oslrichmond.org.