Presbyterian Mission Agency well chosen words Archives

The new language of love

Posted April 20th, 2022

By choosing and using our words carefully, we are able to signal our awareness and respect of other people.

Not one day goes by that I am not misgendered in some way. Sometimes it is intentional. Most often it is just a mistake. Either way, it is a micro-aggression that I have learned will probably be a part of my journey for the rest of my life.

Presbyterian inclusive language guide updated

Posted June 30th, 2021

When the last edition of the “Well Chosen Words” guide to inclusive language came out in 2010, “brothers and sisters” were listed as “Words that include,” and preferable to the commonly used “brothers” and “brotherhood,” which were listed as “Words that exclude.”

Pro-noun equals pro-identity

Posted June 1st, 2021

Not one day goes by that I am not misgendered in some way. Sometimes it is intentional. Most often it is just a mistake. Either way, it is a micro-aggression that I have learned will probably be a part of my journey for the rest of my life.