9 December 2025
‘in touch’, the parish magazine of All Saints’ Church, Springfield, Chelmsford, has won the Gold Award in the Association for Church Editors (ACE) 2025 Awards.
The award, presented at ACE’s annual meeting in Birmingham in September, recognises excellence among magazines printed in black and white.
Editor of ‘in touch’ magazine, Robin Stevens, was presented with the John King Trophy, a silver baptismal shell to use for the year, as well as a framed certificate and an engraved trophy.
Commenting on the winning magazine, the judges said:
“The Gold award this year goes to a magazine that was a clear winner with outstanding scores. ‘in touch’ has an appealing cover, includes great photos, has a variety of pieces incorporating the Christian message, plus some of general interest, has good quality printing and paper and is a very attractive publication. A worthy winner - well done!”
Reflecting on the achievement, Robin said:
“It’s a joy and privilege to be the Editor of ‘in touch’ - a publication designed to keep the local community in touch with the faith of the church, its worship and activities. It plays a key role in our communication strategy and is printed using the printing service available at our Diocesan Office in Chelmsford. I was gobsmacked that we won! If I’d known I was going to win I’d have worn a tie!”
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Robin Stevens accepting the John King Trophy award from Sally Churchus, Chair of ACE
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