Your Creed
 

Does your org have a creed? What about other works that have been written about it by members?

The Preamble of the Constitution of
Delta Sigma Phi

The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity in convention assembled
declares and affirms the following principles:

That the belief in God is essential to our welfare.

That the loyalty to the constituted authority of our nations
and their subdivisions is a cardinal virtue of our brotherhood,
the pledged faith of which shall never be broken; and that our
brotherhood, receiving the blessings of liberty, education and
Fraternity, shall ever support, foster and defend our universities,
colleges and school systems, founded under the dispensation
of our governments and constituting the bulwarks of democracy
for us, for our posterity and for all men.

That the sanctity of the home and the sacredness of the family
bond, the hearthstone of our enlightened civilization, and the
chivalry of man toward woman, shall ever be maintained and protected
by us, not only for ourselves and our posterity, but also for the
good of all mankind.

That a symmetrical culture, a fraternal communion among the
colleges of this country, and a brotherhood of men, whose ideals
and beliefs are those of modern civilization, are essential to
the welfare of our college men.

In furtherance of these aims, this Fraternity has recognized
certain standards of attainment and gentlemanly conduct,
expressed in the ideals symbolically represented by the three
Greek letters, Delta, Sigma, Phi; and it shall be the constant
endeavor of the brothers who may be called upon to preside over and
govern the Fraternity, or it's component chapters, to enforce the
precepts of the fraternity by every reasonable means within
their power, and they, and each brother of the Fraternity shall
exemplify those principles by conduct as well as enforcement
in order that the Fraternity may grow and prosper with honor
to itself and that the world may ever be convinced
of the sincerity of our purpose.

Phi Mu has a very beautiful creed :)
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To lend to those less fortunate a helping hand.
To think of God as a protector and guide of us all.
To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost.
To be to others what we would they would be to us.
To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just,
Thus being true to the womanhood of love.

To walk in the way of honor, guarding the purity of our thoughts and deeds.
Being steadfast in every duty small or large.
Believing that our given word is binding.
Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.
Being honorable, courteous, tender,
Thus being true to the womanhood of honor.

To serve in the light of truth avoiding egotism, narrowness, and scorn.
To give freely of our sympathies.
To reverence God as our Maker, striving to serve Him in all things.
To minister to the needy and unfortunate.
To practice day by day love, honor, truth.
Thus keeping true to the meaning, spirit and reality of Phi Mu.

The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha

To realize that within our grasp, in Zeta Tau Alpha, lies the opportunity to learn those things which will ever enrich and ennoble our lives; to be true to ourselves, to those within and without our circle; to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world; to be steadfast, strong, and clean of heart and mind, remembering that since the thought is father to the deed, only that which we would have manifested in our experience should be entertained in thought; to find satisfaction in being, rather than seeming, thus strengthening in us the higher qualities of the spirit; to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving, thereby earning the right to be served; to seek understanding that we might gain true wisdom; to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat; to have the welfare and harmony of the Fraternity at heart, striving ever to make our lives a symphony of high ideals, devotion to the right, the good, and the true, without a discordant note; remembering always that the foundation precept of Zeta Tau Alpha was love, "the greatest of all things."
Shirley Kreasan Strout


--why do some groups call it a symphony? Is there a difference?

I love our Creed; I think it is beautiful :)

Delta Zeta Creed

To the world
I promise temperance and insight and courage,
To crusade for justice,
To seek the truth and defend it always;

To those whom my life may touch
in slight measure
May I give graciously
Of what is mine;

To my friends,
Understanding and appreciation;

To those closer ones,
Love that is ever steadfast;

To my mind,
Growth;

To myself,
Faith
That I may walk truly
In the light of the Flame.

Kappa Delta Creed
 

May We, Sisters in Kappa Delta, strive each day to seek more earnestly the honorable and beautiful things.

May We each day through love of those within our circle, Learn to know and understand better those without our circle.

May the diamond shield that guards our love find us each day Truer, Wiser, More Faithful, More Loving, and More Noble.

The Short Creed
 

To believe in the life of love
To walk in the way of honor
To serve in the light of truth.

This is the life the way and the light of Sigma Nu.
This is the Creed of our Fraternity.

THE DELT CREED

I BELIEVE in Delta Tau Delta for the education of youth and the inspiration of maturity so that I may better learn and live the truth.


I BELIEVE in Delta Tau Delta as a shrine of international brotherhood: her cornerstone friendship, her foundation conscience, her columns aspiration, her girders self-restraint, her doorway opportunity, her windows understanding, her buttresses loyalty, her strength the everlasting arms.


I BELIEVE in Delta Tau Delta as an abiding influence to help me do my work, fulfill my obligations, maintain my self-respect, and bring about that happy life wherein I may more truly love my fellow men, serve my country, and obey my God.

The Alpha Gamma Delta Purpose -

To gain understanding that wisdom may be vouchsafed to me.

To develop and prize health and vigor of body.

To cultivate acquaintance with many whom I meet.

To cherish Friendships with but a chosen Few and to study the perfecting of those Friendships.

To welcome the opportunity of contributing to the world's work in the community where I am placed because of the joy of service thereby bestowed and the talent of leadership multiplied.

To honor my home, my country, my religious faith.

To hold truth inviolable, sincerity essential, kindness invaluable.

To covet beauty in environment, manner, word and thought.

To possess high ideals and to attain somewhat unto them.

This shall be my PURPOSE, that those who know me may esteem ALPHA GAMMA DELTA for her attainments, revere her for her purposes and love her for her womanhood.

Re: The Short Creed
 

That seems very similar to our creed
Two of those are the closing lines of stanza's to our creed..
very interesting :D

TKE creed

To Believe in love and loyalty to my College, my Fraternity, my Country, and my God;

To Believe in the worthiness and dignity of my fellow man, and judge him solely upon his personal worth and character;

To Believe with fidelity in the traditions and ideals of my Fraternity, and upon my sacred honor, to uphold them;

To Believe in the constant search for truth, and through it, to seek the goal of wisdom;

To Believe in the life based upon integrity, justice, sincerity, patience, moderation, culture, and challenge in order to serve as a responsible, mature member of society;

To Believe in the cardinal principles of Love, Charity, and Esteem and to use them to guide my life;

To Believe in my Fraternity as a brotherhood of gentlemen in perpetual quest of excellence as a way of life.

I believe in Sigma Pi.

A fellowship of Kindred Minds,

United in brotherhood,

To advance truth and justice,

To promote scholarship,

To encourage chivalry,

To diffuse culture,

And to develop character in the service of God and man.

And I will strive to make real the fraternities ideals in my own daily life.

The Symphony of Alpha Xi Delta

These things do we earnestly desire:

A clear vision of life, that with gracious and kindly hearts we may share in both joy and sorrow, and bring into living reality the sisterhood of women;

An appreciation of real merit and worth; steadfastness of soul, that without bitterness or defeat we may encounter misfortune, and with humility meet success.

These things O Lord, help us to instill within our hearts, that we may grow in courage, graciousness, and peace.

I love our creed, and have it posted in my family room:

The Creed of Alpha Delta Pi

I BELIEVE in Alpha Delta Pi. I BELIEVE that my sorority is more than a ritual or a symbol; that it is a way of life. I BELIEVE that the principles established by our founders in 1851 are enduring attributes, exemplifying the highest ideals of Christian womanhood. I BELIEVE that our motto “We Live For Each Other,” expresses the true spirit of fraternity; and that by living this motto my life will be enriched by true friendships and by unselfish service to mankind. I BELIEVE that the privilege of membership in Alpha Delta Pi brings the responsibility to do my best in whatever I undertake, always remembering that leadership requires confidence tempered with humility and courage blended with tolerance. I BELIEVE that I must strive to become a well-balanced person by following the dictates of the four points symbolized by our diamond-shaped badge: first, strengthening my own character and personality; second, watching my attitudes toward my fellow-beings; third, recognizing the value of high educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and loyalty. I BELIEVE that these four guide-posts, guarded by the stars and friendly hands clasped in the Adelphean bonds of fellowship, will lead me to achieve a rich and useful life.

-Caralee Strock Stanard

I believe! :)
honeychile

Kappa Kappa Gamma Symphony
 

To accept what each day may bring, unless through my own endeavor I can better myself and those whom my life may concern; to value the present, because it is one with the past and future which are mine to make or to mar; to strive only for what I believe to be highest and best, holding others to no standard which I cannot maintain for myself; to be thankful for, and imprve the privilieges which are mine as a college woman, bearing in mind the added responsibility that devolves upon me because of them; to hold high the honor of my fraternity, tempering word and deed according to the influence they will and must have, upon the colors I bear; finally, to give in all things the best that I have; this is to be my Kappa Symphony.