styleguide

Bible

Biannual / biennial

Biannual means twice a year and is a synonym for “semiannual.” Biennial means every two years. 

Between / among

“Between” introduces two items, and “among” introduces more than two: The cookies were divided among Gretchen, Manuel, and Celine. Between you and me, I think this could be handled differently.

backward

Not backwards.

baptismal covenant / baptismal vows

Lowercase. See also sacraments

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

See race-related and ethnic references

Asian American

See race-related and ethnic references

Arab American

See race-related and ethnic references

Apostles’ Creed, the

Capitalize and use an apostrophe; lowercase “creed” in short form on subsequent reference: We will say the Apostles’ Creed this morning; the creed is printed in the bulletin. See also capitalization: guidance for religious references

apostle/Apostle

Capitalize when used before a name (Apostle Paul) or in the term “the Twelve Apostles.” Lowercase in other references: Peter was an apostle of Jesus. See also capitalization: guidance for religious references