Spirituality - Religion

Songwriter Dana Agnellini to share his spiritual tunes in Stephens City

February 19, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Songwriter Dana Agnellini to share his spiritual tunes in Stephens City

Shenandoah Valley, VA – Unity of the Shenandoah will be hosting an inspiring, relaxing Coffeehouse Concert on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. – featuring the spiritual, metaphysical music of guitarist and song writer, Dana Agnellini. This is a family event and there will be a drum circle afterwards. (Those attending...
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Life coach Elmdea Bean assists people in gaining focus and clarity

February 10, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Life coach Elmdea Bean assists people in gaining focus and clarity

Winchester, VA – Here we are, smack dab in another big snow, and facing the clean up. Do you find yourself tense? Unsettled? Or, are you looking at this time as a way to treat yourself … to some down time, to the physical burst of energy from shoveling and being outdoors, to the chance...
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Boys Scouts turn 100; “Follow Me, Boys” showing at Drafthouse

February 3, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Boys Scouts turn 100; “Follow Me, Boys” showing at Drafthouse

Winchester, VA – February 7 – the first Sunday of this month – many area churches, especially those that charter Scouting units, will be recognizing Scout Sunday and will be including Scouts in their services. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (which is Scouting Anniversary Day) as...
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Picture a beautiful outdoor wedding in the Shenandoah Valley

January 24, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Picture a beautiful outdoor wedding in the Shenandoah Valley

Stephens City, VA – Looking for a unique place for your upcoming wedding? Or for a group meeting or festive gathering? A place that offers comfort and convenience in a serene, private setting? Consider this precious gem that not too many people know about – the grounds at the Unity Church in Stephens City,...
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Accion de Gracias – what matters in life – hope, family, gratitude

November 25, 2009
By Susan Thompson

Thanksgiving Pilgrims Spoke to a bubbly Hispanic woman recently. She is so excited because after moving to the U.S. last December, this will be her first Thanksgiving holyday living here. In Spanish, she said, Thanksgiving Day is translated as “Accion de Gracias” – or loosely translated “an action (or attitude) of gratitude.” I believe that...
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Rotary Club coordinates help, coats, for Shenandoah kids

November 25, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Rotary Club coordinates help, coats, for Shenandoah kids

WOODSTOCK, VA – November 24, 2009 – New coats and jackets have been provided to 180 children in the local area by the Rotary Club of Woodstock.  Kids got to choose their own outerwear from the stock at the local Wal-Mart.  The number of coats distributed this year exceeds all previous years. “This is an...
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The Christmas Mouse is in the House: Free is good

November 20, 2009
By Susan Thompson
The Christmas Mouse is in the House: Free is good

Strasburg – It’s all about the kids! Come one, come all. The mouse is calling you. Not Mickey Mouse, but Christmas Mouse! On Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Strasburg Youth in Arts will hold their Third Annual “House of the Christmas Mouse” Program at the Strasburg Christian Church, located...
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“Christmas in the Mountains”- Enjoy gorgeous music in a gorgeous setting

November 15, 2009
By Susan Thompson
“Christmas in the Mountains”- Enjoy gorgeous music in a gorgeous setting

Woodstock, Strasburg, and New Market, VA – It’s that time again. I love it! Get ready to be imbued with the spirit of Christmas, compliments of the Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley. They’ll be sharing their awe-inspiring voices and their joy with you at their Annual Holiday Performances on December 4, 5 and...
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“World’s worst disease is corruption,” says Emeagwali and Karlgaard

October 8, 2009
By Susan Thompson
“World’s worst disease is corruption,” says Emeagwali and Karlgaard

Unleashing the potential through individual minds Arlington, VA – At the Corporate Council on Africa Summit in D.C. two weeks ago, AfricaUnbound.com – a web-based magazine that focuses on the underlying spiritual dimensions of development across the world, and in Africa – relesased a sampling of the articles on their web site in a “First...
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“Every person is healing. That’s what life’s about,” says ShenSpa’s Gwin

October 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
“Every person is healing. That’s what life’s about,” says ShenSpa’s Gwin

From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine… Woodstock, Virginia – ShenSpa provides tools to relax and encourages people to pursue a path of health and wellness. Just ask Michael Gwin, a Certified Massage Therapist at ShenSpa in Woodstock, Virginia. “I believe every person is going through a healing process. That’s what...
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Why are some countries rich while others are poor?

September 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Why are some countries rich while others are poor?

From the Fall issue of 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley magazine… And, what are the critical factors that determine how well we live our lives? These are a few of the questions Rahel Kassahun, Ph.D., an economist, activist, and Editor-in-Chief of AfricaUnbound.com, is raising. Rahel, 37, is pouring her passion and expertise into a new web-based magazine...
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Paulo Coelho offers advice for climbing the mountain

June 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Paulo Coelho offers advice for climbing the mountain

Here’s a little inspiration for you this Saturday morning: See Paulo Coehlo’s blog, and follow him on Twitter. http://paulocoelhoblog.com/manual-for-climbing-mountains/ An excerpt: “The climb is yours, so is the responsibility, but don’t forget that the experience of others can help a lot.” Paulo Coehlo is the author of many books, including the runaway best seller, The Alchemist. His...
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Memorial Day 2009

May 25, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Memorial Day 2009

You look around everywhere. There’s strife and suffering, and so too, there is hope… and people coming together. Such is life right now as many have experienced it… and Serendipidously, such is the origin of Memorial Day. I have a habit of thinking …I know the definition or origin of a thing, or event, when...
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Gimundo features Father ‘Dollar Bill”

May 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Gimundo features Father ‘Dollar Bill”

The ever popular Gimundo.com advertises their web site as “Good News, Served Daily.” Such is also the case for 7Bends.com in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Rather than covering news about murders and crime, both sites focus on people who are making a difference in their neighborhoods…on people reaching out to others, making the world better...
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