ABOUT US
Christ is revealed at Round Hill United Methodist Church in powerful ways. First, God can be seen through the history of this church. We have inherited a legacy of outreach, sacrifice and vision. Secondly, we enjoy a spirit of love and commitment. The vitality of our church is due to Christ dwelling in the hearts and souls of all who minister here. The passion and the spirit of this congregation is drawing those who seek to know God through Christ. Finally, God is in the future of this church, community of faith. God’s hand has put together all the pieces that make possible the vision of growing a congregation. God is in our future as surely as God is with us now and has been with us in the past. Our vision is all about sharing God …. sharing our faith … sharing the future.
We look forward to continuing to develop new and exciting ways to individually and corporately experience the love of God. You are all invited to come and take “Another Step on Your Journey of Faith.” We have “Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors.”
Being a part of the story of God is both a privilege and a responsibility. Now is the time for us to honor the past, live the present to the fullest, and share in developing an abundant future for all.
STAFF
Bob Riggles - Pastor
Bob, along with his wife Jill, twins Lilli Jo and Turner (12), and youngest daughter Elleane (10), currently reside in Leesburg, VA. They are excited to serve Round Hill UMC as they bring their experience of revitalizing established congregations and beginning non-traditional expressions of faith and community. They look forward to co-laboring with the Round Hill congregation to share God's love in Loudoun County and beyond.
Bob and Jill just celebrated their 31st anniversary and have been in full-time ministry almost all of those years. Bob has pastored congregations in small towns, served at large multi-staff churches, and spent time working in college ministry with a national organization. With a love for food, art, games, outdoor activities and adventure, Bob is passionate about developing community around the table and through transformative experiences. Bob and Jill are originally from Indiana and he is an alumni of Wabash College with an M.Div from Duke Divinity and an M.A. in Missiology from ATS.
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Ruth McDonald - Administrative Assistant
Ruth McDonald has been the Administrative Assistant at Round Hill UMC since 2009. She is the go-to person for any information you are looking for about the history of the church and all of its activities and people. She has been married to her husband Joe since 1965. They are proud parents of 3, grandparents of 8 and great-grandparents of 3.
Shannon Lightkep - Nursery Director
Shannon Lightkep has been working in our nursery since 2017. You can tell the moment you meet Shannon that she loves taking care of others. The kids enjoy the time they get to spend with Ms. Shannon.
Rita Chehoeva-Head - Accompanist
Rita is honored and excited to lead the music ministries at Round Hill UMC. Rita started her formal music education at the age of six. She holds a BA in Music and an MS in Business and Information Technology.
Rita is an experienced church pianist, keyboardist, and a classically trained musician with extensive experience in Christian music ministry and worship since the fall of 1995. She is a devoted Christian who serves the Lord through the power of worship. She possesses a unique blend of skills and expertise in various traditional and contemporary musical styles that range from putting together choral cantatas with the RHUMC Choir to worshiping in the RHUMC Praise Band. She equally enjoys praising the Lord through traditional and contemporary styles of worship.
Rita’s other interests include helping people with reaching their financial goals, traveling and learning about other cultures, and photography. Rita and her husband, Jim, reside in Chantilly, VA with their daughter, Christianna.