credo confuso

This Advent season, we are using a 'new' (as in, unknown to me) version of the Creed. I'm guessing it was written by someone in this congregation.

It has a lot of accurate points. Basically good theology (with a few exceptions). I don't mind the fact that we change the words, even though I think both the Apostles and Nicene Creeds are perfectly good, because it is good to make yourself really think about what you're saying, and sometimes a change from the familiar does just that.

But basically, I hate this creed.

You can tell it was written by someone who really wanted to meld 'change' and 'tradition,' and unfortunately ended up with 'awkward.' It is not the Reese's Peanut Butter of creeds, the kind where old chocolate meets new peanut butter in a creamy, sweet, slightly salty, melt-in-your mouth perfection of taste explosions.

Excuse me while I go get a peanut butter cup, apparently.

No, this combination of new and old is more like Joan Rivers after plastic surgery. With apologies to Mr. President-Elect, not all change is good.

However, despite having a deep love of liturgy, I have very few resources for new creeds. Does anyone have a suggestion for me?

I'll just sit here and eat this peanut butter cup for awhile.