tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483877166279179072.post6715330605040707031..comments2021-10-10T06:46:43.570-07:00Comments on Spiritual Quest: A New CreedRev. Dr. Marlene Oakshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02916205843521844167noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483877166279179072.post-38439889609731708252019-06-17T12:31:50.893-07:002019-06-17T12:31:50.893-07:00Thank you. First, it is a statement of my belief, ...Thank you. First, it is a statement of my belief, something I can say with my integrity intact. Secondly, I sent it to Pastor Rick for his opinion/input. Thirdly, when I feel satisfied with it, I will offer it to the bishop. Since my blog is read in many countries, the draft is out there. Will see what happens.Rev. Dr. Marlene Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02916205843521844167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4483877166279179072.post-54908632226448449092019-06-17T11:40:01.805-07:002019-06-17T11:40:01.805-07:00I, too, was thinking of creeds this morning, wonde...I, too, was thinking of creeds this morning, wondering which creed in the Methodist communion ritual circa 1967 it was, that caused me to exit the sanctuary mid-communion. I found my old hymnal, and it was the Apostles' Creed. I must say, Marlene, that yours is an improvement!<br /><br />The 1960 hymnal also offered A Modern Affirmation that this then-13-year-old wouldn't have found offensive.<br /><br />For me, though, the question about your new creed is, are you working on it primarily to find an appropriate reflection of your own beliefs, or as a welcoming creed for those who find church off-putting?Lorilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714586428973836145noreply@blogger.com