Writing Style Guide

Lowercase to refer to the audiological status of people with total or significant hearing loss: deaf, hard of hearing. Uppercase when…

Abbreviate the following months when used with a specific date: Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. Abbreviate these also if the…

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Avoid this imprecise term in cultural, ethnic, or racial references unless in a direct quotation (in which case, capitalize).…

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Capitalize when part of a formal name; lowercase in shortened versions of the full name. Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the…

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Lowercase in all references—including references to the universal church—unless part of an official church or diocese name. The Episcopal…

In reference to the written rules that provide a code of laws for church governance, see Constitution and Canons.