Sojourners Magazine Honored with Several Awards by Associated Church Press at Annual Conference

May 28, 2025

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Sojourners Magazine Honored with Several Awards by Associated Church Press at Annual Conference

Awards include recognitions for local and national reporting, theme issues, social media shorts, and best emerging journalist

Associated Church Press, one of nation’s top faith-based media professional organizations, recognizes Sojourners among one of the best faith-based culture and news outlets in the U.S.

Greta Lapp Klassen honored as Best Emerging Journalist

Washington, DC, May 28, 2025 – Sojourners Magazine, an independent print and online magazine of faith, culture, and politics, received accolades by the Associated Church Press, one of the largest faith-based media professional organizations in the country, at their annual awards ceremony.

The Associated Church Press’ Annual Conference and Awards Celebration, which celebrates Christian print, digital and audio work produced in 2024, was held in Chicago, Illinois in May. Sojourners and its contributors were among hundreds of writers and publications recognized for their contributions to informing and uplifting readers through thoughtful, faith-based storytelling.

“Behind every Sojourners feature story, illustration, article or social media post, there’s a dedicated team working hard to bring our readers important stories about faith and social justice,” said Betsy Shirley, Editor in Chief of Sojourners. “We are honored by these awards and all who have contributed and shared their stories over the years.”

Sojourners and its contributors were recognized with the following awards, among others:

Local Reporting, Long Format: Linnentown: A Small Step Toward Justice by associate editor Josina Guess

National Reporting, Short Format: ‘Crisis,’ ‘Illegal,’ ‘Migrant’ – Language Shapes Policy, Say Christian Leaders by Ken Chitwood

Theme Issue, Section or Series: Countering Christian Nationalism

Social Media Short: “Incarcerated Women and Girls” by graphic designer Ryan McQuade and audience engagement manager Heather Brady

Personal Experience, Long Format: Family Secrets by Diana Keough

Critical Review: Paul Atreides of ‘Dune’ is a Messiah Figure – And a Villain by Michael Woolf

Best Emerging Journalist: Greta Lapp Klassen

A full list of awards may be found on the Associated Church Press website.

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Sojourners is a Christian organization dedicated to social justice, peace, and faith-driven activism. Through nonprofit journalism, digital media, advocacy, education, and grassroots mobilization, we strengthen movements for human rights, dignity, and justice—racial, gender, economic, and environmental. Collaborating across faiths and backgrounds, we promote justice and a multiracial democracy. Rooted in Jesus’ teachings and the vision of the Beloved Community, we seek to replace fear and division with a vision that uplifts the vulnerable, promotes the common good, and enables all communities to thrive. To access Sojourners' digital magazine, get up-to-date information on actions you can take, explore organizing materials, and join the Sojourners community visit www.sojo.net.