warden

Lowercase all forms (e.g., senior warden, junior warden, rector’s warden, priest’s warden, people’s warden) unless used directly before a name. Preferred form is to set the lowercased title apart from the name by commas. Preferred: Jane Doe, senior warden, spoke to the congregation about the upcoming stewardship campaign. The people’s warden, John Smith, will hold a cleanup day at the church. Alternative: Rector’s Warden Jane Doe spoke to the group.

See also An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, Associated Press Style Guide, Guide to Rules of Address (Church Pension Group), Religion Stylebook

Lowercase unless before a name. Preferred form is to set the lowercased title apart from the name by commas. The senior warden, Jane Doe, made the announcement. See also titles: clergy and religious