styleguide
Good News
Capitalize when referring to the story of Jesus Christ, as presented in the New Testament.
God
Capitalize when referring to the one God. Lowercase when referring to the deities of polytheistic religions and in words such as godlike, godliness, and godsend.
gentile
Lowercase.
General Convention / the General Convention
Precede with “the” when referring to the bicameral governing body of The Episcopal Church; when referring to the gathering event that takes place every three years, use “General Convention” unless also including a numerical reference. Canon John Doe is the executive officer of the General Convention. Episcopalians will gather this summer for General Convention. The resolution […]
genderqueer
See gender and sexuality references
gender-nonconforming
See gender and sexuality references
gender-neutral language
See gender and sexuality references
gender / sex
See gender and sexuality references
GENDER AND SEXUALITY REFERENCES
Language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve. With minor exceptions, we follow the guidance of the Associated Press style team, which also consults with the following groups: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists; the Trans Journalist Association; and GLAAD. As a guiding principle, seek to respect individuals’ dignity—ask their input and preference when there is a […]
foreign words
Place in quotation marks, with an explanation provided as to meaning: The word “mission” comes from the Latin verb ”mittere,” which means “to be sent out.”