# Event Naming Guidelines

1. **Clear and Descriptive:** Use names that clearly describe the event or its purpose, ensuring it is understandable to someone not familiar with the specific group or activity.
2. **Avoid Abbreviations and Jargon**
3. **Standardize Date and Time Format:** For events occurring at specific times, include the day of the week and time, using a standard format (e.g., "Tues. 10am").


#### Formulas for Specific Event Types

##### Small Groups

This include Journey Groups, Gather Groups Wellspring groups and any small group that has more than one group connected.

> **Formula:** Name of Small Group Type - Start Time (Leaders' Last Names)  
> *ex. Journey Group - Tues. 10am (Leaders: Hazlitt & Miles)*  
> *ex. Wellspring Sources - Thursday 6:30pm (Leaders: Harder and Ferguson)*

<p class="callout info">Note: When creating PCO Groups for small groups use the same naming convention. </p>

This formula ensures that participants know the type of group, when it meets, and who leads it, providing all necessary information at a glance.

##### Memorials

- **Formula:** Memorial for \[Name of the Deceased\] or \[Name of the Deceased\]'s Celebration of Life
- **Example:** Memorial for Anna Jane Norris or Anna Jane Norris's Celebration of Life

<p class="callout warning">Unless specifically instructed by the family avoid using the word Funeral. </p>