Congratulations to the Church Health Reader, a publication of the Church Health Center, which was among the winners in the Associated Church Press’s annual “Best of Christian Press” awards.

The Reader won four awards:

A Gold Medal (First Place) for Theme Issue, Section, or Series: Magazine for Fall 2011 Dying Well Section.

Honorable Mention (Third Place) for Theological: Theological Reflection (Short Form) for “Sacred Meals” by Daniel Deffenbaugh.

Honorable Mention (Third Place) for Devotional/Inspirational: Short Format for “Last Place on Earth” by Susan Palwick.

Honorable Mention (Third Place) for Theological: Biblical Interpretation for “Setting a New Table” by Butch Odom.

The Church Health Reader’s editor is Sarah Ranson; its managing editor is Rachel Thompson.