Welcome!
I’m glad you are visiting our website. My name is Gwen Hess, and it is my joy to pastor this community of faith. My own faith journey began in a little Methodist church in Gest, Kentucky along the Kentucky River. Along the way the journey allowed me to explore other Christian faiths, but I always came back to my Methodist roots.
In 2012 I became a Lay Speaker and then a Congregational Care Minister. In 2014 I attended Congregational Care training at the Church of the Resurrection in Overland Park, Kansas. It was there I first felt the call to a deeper role in ministry. That calling was to develop over time, and in 2019 I began my studies at Wesley Theological Seminary with the focus on becoming a Deacon. In early 2022 I became a Certified Candidate for Deacon within the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. But God had better plans! I was asked by the District Superintendent to become a Licensed Local Pastor and to serve Aldie United Methodist Church. God’s plans and God’s timing are always perfect!
I am married to the love of my life, Greg Hess. I have three grown children, Lawrence, Amanda, and Zachary, who have blessed us with five incredible grandchildren. I also work (part-time) in the IT industry, which has been my professional secular career for over 30 years.
I hope you will join us in worship, in person or online, as we gather to celebrate God’s incredible grace!
Peace and blessings!
Pastor Gwen
Worship in the Village