Religion notes for April 18

MUSIC

The Diggles Family, and Cross Point String Band, tonight at 6, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or http://www.gospelchickenhouse.org.

Bridgewater College Concert Choir, tonight at 7, Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights; and 11 a.m. tomorrow, West Richmond Church of the Brethren, 7612 Wanymala Road. Details: (540) 828-5303.

New Journey, 10 and 11 a.m. tomorrow, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 5608 Staples Mill Road. Details: (804) 264-1590.

VCU Black Awakening Choir's 39th Anniversary Extravaganza, 4 p.m. tomorrow, doors open at 3, Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St. Details: (804) 852-0018.

Skyline Boys, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road, Midlothian.

Celtic Evensong and Communion, featuring flutist Tim Arnette, 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 Rail, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Centenary United Methodist Church, 411 E. Grace St. Details: (804) 648-8319.

Free one-hour concert, 11 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Place. Details: (804) 359-5651.

Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, 7 p.m. Monday, St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St. Details: (804) 355-1779.

Jazz Lunches, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays beginning April 22 through May 20, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St. Cost is $8 for lunch and music. The VCU Small Jazz Ensemble will perform on April 22, with food provided by Bistro 27. Reservations required. Details and reservations: (804) 643-3589 or http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/jazzlunches.

Spotswood Community Orchestra, 7 p.m. Friday, Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg. Details: (540) 898-0757.

Lawrence Roberts, senior adviser to the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, on "The Successes and Challenges of Governor Kaine's Administration," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, forum class, Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St. Details: (804) 649-9148.

Kirk Schroder, former president of Virginia State Board of Education, and partner in the Schroder, Fidlow, and Titley law firm, on "An Overview of Public Education in Virginia," 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aubrey Brown Peace Forum, Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. Details: (804) 261-6771.

Doug Powell, speaker, musician, author and creative graphic designer, will speak at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, and will lead a seminar on "Every Thought Captive" at 5 p.m. at Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Details: (804) 746-4303.

"Don't Rock the Boat," a play, 4 p.m. today, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1720 Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Gospel Preaching, with guest speaker Gene Tope, 10, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, West End Church of Christ, 4909 Patterson Ave. Details: (804) 358-7933 or http://www.westendchurchofchrist.org.

Earth Day Sunday, featuring a Green Forum at 10:15 a.m. tomorrow at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St.; followed by trash pick-up activities on Belle Isle from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Details: (804) 643-3589, ext. 5418 or http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org.

The Shroud of Turin Center at the Benedictine Abbey, 12829 River Road, Lenten series "Imprint of Mercy" with multimedia presentations, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. Details: (804) 784-3366 or e-mail .

Blessing of the Animals, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church, 6100 Chamberlayne Road. Details: (804) 264-3983.

Simple Living Forum, "Simple Parenting: How families can bring the principles of simple living more deeply into family life," 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. Details: (804) 272-7514.

Workshop, "Parenting Skills for Today's Families," 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning April 21 through June 9, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 201 Walnut Blvd., Petersburg. To register, call Consuelo Staton at (804) 714-0007 or e-mail .

Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Congregation Brith Achim, 314 W. South Blvd., Petersburg. Details: (804) 732-3968.

Simulcast, featuring Dave Ramsey discussing the economy, 8 p.m. Thursday, Swift Creek Baptist Church, 7511 N. Spring Run Road, Midlothian. Details: (804) 739-3001 or http://www.swiftcreekbaptist.org.