Religion notes for Aug. 29

MUSIC

All-Day Gospel Singing, featuring Southern gospel, Christian country and bluegrass gospel music, today beginning at noon, Winterpock Recreation Center, 14411 Beach Road, Chesterfield. Free admission. For details, visit http://www.nikkiheadley.com or e-mail .

Gospel Explosion, 4 p.m. today, Riverview Baptist Church, 2604 Idlewood Ave. Proceeds to benefit the Central Virginia Foodbank. Free admission, nonperishable items accepted.

New Hope Quartet and Black Creek, tonight at 6, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or http://www.gospelchickenhouse.org.

Anastasia Jellison, harpist, 11 a.m. tomorrow, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1627 Monument Ave.

Zechariah's Song, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 3801 Beulah Road.

Glen Shelton, in concert, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Elkhardt Baptist Church, 6715 Hull Street Road.

John Upton, executive director of Virginia Baptist Mission Board and president-elect of the Baptist World Alliance, on "State Missions for Virginia Baptists," 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, followed by an Appreciation Luncheon for interim pastor Gwynn Davis, Chester Baptist Church, Chester.

Dramatic portrayal of the life of William E. Hatcher, presented by Fred Anderson who is executive director of the Virginia Baptist Historical Society and the Center for Baptist Heritage & Studies at the University of Richmond, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church, Charlotte Court House.

Worship & Praise "Blow-Out" Service, 3 p.m. tomorrow, Union Baptist Church, 1813 Everett St.

Needle's Eye Speaker Series, Mat Fisher, vice president of Incentive Rewards & Recognition, Bank of America, on "A Recalibrated Heart," Wednesday at Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Ave., $15, reserve by noon Monday; and Thursday at Westwood Club, 6200 W. Club Lane, $15, reserve by noon Tuesday. Program held from 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Reservations: (804) 358-1283 or visit http://www.needleseye.org.

Women's Empowerment Conference, Friday through Sept. 6, Victory Christian United Church of Christ, 630 Halifax St., Petersburg. Featuring speakers, workshops, praise and worship, and more. Details and registration packet, call (804) 722-0272.

Muslim Background Believer's Conference, Friday through Sept. 6, Richmond's First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave. Details, call the Rev. Ralph Starling at (804) 355-8637 or Raysal Sharif at (703) 577-6538.