Originally formed in 1999 at St Albans, the Association for Church Editors (ACE) is a national network of self-help groups for editors and others involved in the production and publication of local church magazines and newsletters... more>
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ACE is once again hosting its popular, national level Awards Scheme for editors of church magazines and newletters of all kinds. Why not enter your mag? As well as the chance of winning some very worthwhile prizes, each entry will receive positive and constructive feedback and friendly tips for improving ‘your baby’... more>
Publishing Technologies
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The Association for Church Editors exists to help all those concerned with producing church communications (from humble news letters to sophisticated magazines) to improve the quality of their writing and the visual appeal of their publications. We would like to be your helping hand, assisting you to find sources of suitable copy and to help you network with many other church editors who support and encourage one another in our efforts to communicate the gospel.
Those responsible for producing church newsletters and magazines are having to spin
several plates at once. Among these are the desires to:
1. Provide accurate factual
information;
2. Remind readers of forthcoming activities and events;
3. Communicate
a Christian message;
4. Educate and entertain readers;
5. Provide a service to the church and local community.
On top of all this is the hope that our publications will look inviting and visually
attractive to all, and that they can be easily read.
The Association for Church Editors
exists to promote excellence in all these areas.
The church newsletter or magazine comes in a wide variety of formats, and each editor (or editorial team) will choose to focus on different priorities in terms of the purpose of the publication and its content.
Available budgets also determine the ultimate “quality” of the published document,
although through considerable dedication and creativity, we never cease to be amazed
at the high standards achieved by church editors across the UK.
Perhaps one of the
toughest challenges is finding consistent and reliable ways of funding your publication.
Many churches make a modest charge for their magazines, while others seek income
from commercial advertising and are thus able to issue their publication free of
charge.
What are the main issues to consider? more>
Welcome to the Association for Church Editors’ Web Site
“Preach the Gospel at all times and, when necessary, use words.”
Saint Francis of Assisi
The ACE website is your portal to advice and resources, designed to help you improve your church magazine... more>
lots of hand-cranking used to characterise the production of church magaizines! Thankfully technology has moved on apace since the days of the humble Gestetner duplicator. What are our modern options?
Resources Area
Some church editors are in the role because no-one else is willing to take on the task!
Church Magazine
Practical help and support for busy editors
Awards Scheme 2009