Is it change to go from failing to fulfill our obligation to actually fulfilling it? Maybe we're splitting semantic hairs here, but I'd say yes. It is definitely a change, in our behavior, bringing us more in line with the "intent".
As for change for change's sake, that's seldom a good idea. But when the status quo is failing to achieve the desired results, Einstein tells us that change is the only sane thing to do.
And I don't think anyone is suggesting abandoning any worthy traditions. In fact, there are a lot of traditions that have fallen by the wayside (dramatic degree work, music in Lodge, caring for our widows) that deserve to be dusted off and brought back into regular use. In other words, change.