What is the definition of a creed (in the unscriptural sense)? I have seen a congregation adopt written rules of what to wear (specific articles of clothing) or who can use the building (what type of weddings, what type people can have showers) in written policy format, would that be a creed? (name withheld upon request)
Religiously, a creed is “a fixed formula summarizing the essential articles of the Christian religion” (Early Christian Creeds, 1972, p. 1). Such a creed is also defined as “a brief authoritative formula of religious belief” [Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, (Springfield, Massachusetts: Merriam-Webster, Incorporated) 1993] or “an authoritative formulated statement of the chief articles of Christian belief” [Webster’s Talking Dictionary, (Random House, Inc.) 1995]. Jesus described creeds in Matthew 15:9, “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
The short answer, then, to your question is, “No.” The things you mention do not pertain to either worship or one’s manmade concept of the essential articles of the Christian religion.
On the other hand, there are a number of decisions that every congregation makes in the area of expediency which do not pertain to creeds, which often are written down. For instance, a time and place for worship and Bible classes must be decided, announced and is usually written (e.g., church signs, yellow pages, advertising, bulletins, etc.). Likewise, local decisions by the elders may be announced and even written respecting the use of the building other than for worship. At times, individual members may disagree with some of the decisions (e.g., attire for waiting on the Communion Table, etc.) of the elders, but the membership is obligated to follow the leadership of the eldership as it endeavors to guide the church (Hebrews 13:7, 17).
