QUICK STYLE GUIDE

• When referring to The Episcopal Church, the full title should be capitalized. 
• Attendees of Episcopal churches are Episcopalians. 
• A church itself is never an “Episcopalian church;” always refer to it as an Episcopal church (a member church of the denomination) or The Episcopal Church (the full denomination).
• For clarity, in non-diocesan communication channels and publications, the diocese should be referred to as “the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina.”

Clergy titles:

• Use a religious title on only the first reference. On subsequent references use last name.

Bishops:

• The Rt. Rev. Sam Rodman or Bishop Sam Rodman, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
• The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson or Bishop Jennifer Brooke-Davidson, assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina

Clergy leaders of Episcopal churches are rectors or vicars. Their titles are “The Rev. Name, rector/vicar of church name”

Deacons are also “The Rev.” Do not refer to them as “Deacon Name.” The appropriate designation is “The Rev. Name, deacon at church name.”