Messenger magazine receives three awards from the Associated Church Press

Messenger, the Church of the Brethren magazine, received three awards–an award of excellence, an award of merit, and an honorable mention–from the Associated Church Press in the 2024 “Best of the Church Press” contest.

Awards were announced during the ACP’s annual convention in Chicago on April 30-May 2.

The ACP gives three levels of awards: award of excellence (first place), award of merit (second place), and honorable mention (third place).

This year’s contest had more than 760 entries in nearly 90 categories, and was judged by Christian professionals from across the country in areas such as journalism, design, theology, and communications.

*“The Holy Family” artwork and text by Paul Grout*

Paul Grout’s artwork titled “The Holy Family” received an award of excellence in the category Visual Communications: Illustration with Article or Cutline. It appeared on the cover and on page 16 of the December 2024 issue of Messenger.

William Miller’s article “Healthy Planet, Healthy People” received an award of merit in the category Reporting and Writing: Science Writing for the World of Faith. It appeared on page 20 of the May 2024 issue of Messenger.

Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford’s article “What do we spend on war?” received an honorable mention in the category Reporting and Writing: Service Journalism. It appeared on page 20 of the June 2024 issue of Messenger.

Find out more about the ACP “Best of the Church Press” at www.theacp.org/2025/05/06/associated-church-press-announces-winners-of-best-of-the-church-press-contest

Find out more about Messenger and how to subscribe at www.brethren.org/messenger

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