Creed Confronting Power
by Cláudio Carvalhaes in “Liturgies from Below”
(Modeled on the Apostle’s Creed)
I believe in God,
who, though Almighty, chooses grace.
Mirroring God, I reflect grace to all.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who emptied himself of title and position,
demonstrating that true love serves others.
In like manner, I serve others to demonstrate love.
Jesus suffered injustice, was tortured, killed, and buried.
On the third day, he rose again from the dead for our sake;
I see injustice and choose to stand with the oppressed,
the suffering, and the discarded.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
who fills God’s people, giving us joy and hope.
May I be filled so that I can overflow for those who need joy and hope.
I believe in the church,
which unites with other followers of Christ,
demonstrating grace, service, suffering, and presence.
