Religion Notes for May 23

MUSIC

Male Chorus, in concert, 5 p.m. today; Joy Night Extravaganza featuring various musicians, 7 p.m. Friday, Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St. Details: (804) 648-8041.

Bob Stone & The Virginia Gospel Singers, and Faith Walkers, tonight at 6, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or http://www.gospelchickenhouse.org.

4 The Lord Southern Gospel Quartet, 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield. Details: (804) 276-5803 or http://www.friendshipchesterfield.org.

Larry DeLawder, in concert, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Red Lane Baptist Church, 2095 Red Lane Road, Powhatan. Details: (804) 598-4927 or (804) 598-2455.

Memorial Concert, featuring St. James's Chorus and Orchestra, 7 p.m. tomorrow, St. James's Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St. Details: (804) 355-1779.

Women's Day Celebration, noon today and 11 a.m. tomorrow, Union Baptist Church, 1813 Everett St. Details: (804) 231-5884.

Elk Creek Baptist Church, 5916 Kentucky Springs Road in Mineral, will hold a Valor Remembrance Day Service at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow across from the church on the shore of Lake Anna, followed by an 11 a.m. service at the church. Details: (804) 883-7517 or http://www.elkcreekchurch.net.

151st Anniversary, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 W. Leigh St. Details: (804) 643-3366.

"The Budding Angels" 7th Anniversary, 3 p.m. tomorrow, New Vine Baptist Church, 5100 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City. Details: (804) 829-2151.

Drum Circle, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Ave. Open to all; no drumming experience necessary. Details: (804) 355-3251.

Retreat, "Julian of Norwich: A Mystic Speaks of Love During Periods of Turmoil," 6 p.m. May 29 through 2 p.m. May 31, Shalom House, Montpelier. For more information, visit http://www.seekaretreat.com, or contact Cathy Cawley at (804) 883-6149 or .

"The Healing Tea," presented by the Women of Divine Destiny, 7 p.m. Friday, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg. Showcasing four areas of healing and restoration: renewed mind, renewed strength, renewed heart and renewed body. Free. Details: (804) 732-7218 or (800) 323-6629.

I "Hear" You Conference, "Exposing the Pain Under the Church Hat," 12:30 p.m. next Saturday, Redeeming Love Church and Empowerment Center, 6 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs. Free; must register for lunch. Details and reservations: (804) 437-4205.