Catherine Ritch Guess
BIO CATHERINE RITCH GUESS Catherine Ritch Guess, a NC native, is a published composer and author of inspirational fiction, non-fiction and children s books with 18 books currently in print. Prior to her appointment through the UMC as the Circuit Riding Musician - that allows her to serve globally through her writing, speaking and music - Catherine served 35 years as an Organist/Minister of Music. She is a frequent speaker/musician for national and international conferences in a variety of...See more
BIO CATHERINE RITCH GUESS Catherine Ritch Guess, a NC native, is a published composer and author of inspirational fiction, non-fiction and children s books with 18 books currently in print. Prior to her appointment through the UMC as the Circuit Riding Musician - that allows her to serve globally through her writing, speaking and music - Catherine served 35 years as an Organist/Minister of Music. She is a frequent speaker/musician for national and international conferences in a variety of venues, and was selected one of the FACES of the UMC in 2004. Through her latest children s series, RUDY THE RED PIG, she has developed the non-profit Rudy & Friends Reading Pen, Inc., which has been selected for use as a mission resource by several denominations. Through Rudy & Friends, Catherine helps replenish libraries for children in schools and church daycares in natural disaster areas and holds free cultural arts camps for FEMA Renaissance Village children of the same areas. She s recently adopted the South Hancock Elementary School, opening September 2008, where s she s providing rocking chairs and reading centers for the students of Pearlington, MS. Catherine, who lives in Indian Trail, NC, holds degrees in Church Music, Music Ed and a Master s degree in Christian Education. A radio personality said of Guess, Catherine s lightning quick wit and musical talent are astonishing enough, but combined with her never ending source of positive energy, the woman is a ball of fire that s sure to inspire. See less