Kilted at Church

**Frank McGrath** · 5th June 06, 06:35 PM

I decided to wear my kilt to church on Sunday. We walked in to the sanctuary and bumped into the Associate Pastor (a Navy Chaplain). He asked my wife and I to assist with Communion. We said ok and sat down. I saw the senior pastor wave to me and then he made the sign of DRINK with his hands. I then stood up and walked into the aisle to let him know I was kilted. He came up the aisle and also asked me to help with communion. Yes, another stuipid kilt joke from him that I overlooked. He's a short timer any way. So, ther I was, in all my Kilted Glory, standing on the alter in front of the congregation. So, now everyone ther knows me. the kilted one. And now of course, I have to answer all the questions: Clan, Pipes?, Occasion?
It was the only clean thing in the closet. We then went to lunch at a local diner, where all the older folks hang out. I got lots of double takes and approving smiles. On the the grocery store. I am a hit wherever I go in the kilt. I suddenly have lots of people asking questions. Life is Great!!!

**Archangel** · 5th June 06, 07:00 PM

I wore mine back in April, didn't get asked for communion but used a similar line. I tried kilt day but I felt like I was lying since they were so surprised and it wasn't on the calendar. Friend said tell them it's laundry day. Not that I need a reason, that one struck me as very funny so I used it.

Our pastor seemed very pleased that I would feel relaxed enough about his church that I would wear my kilt there. That was a perspective I hadn't thought of.

**MacWage** · 5th June 06, 07:14 PM

If anyone is near Woodruff, SC and wants to be kilted at church, come on to the ARP-Associate Reformed Prebyterian Church (on 101/Georgia ST-toward Gray Court, just across the tracks from downtown). I will be up front, maybe kilted, maybe not, depends on my mood, what's clean, and what I'm preaching.

I know some of the posters are against being kilted at church (one I am thinking of in particular), but as a preacher I find no problem with it, as long as one does not go out of their way to make a big deal of it. In fact, I find some other clothing, especially some worn by females as far more distracting and inappropriate.

Now, if only I can get some others in them too . . .

Moderators, if this crosses the line for religion-LET ME KNOW by PM. I am not sure how this rule is applied and am willing to back off as much as necessary. If this is fine, I won't go much further, I promise.

MacWage, Kilted Preacher (and a Covenanter at that!)

**Mysticwolf** · 5th June 06, 07:17 PM

I wore my kilt toGreat Vespers Saturday evening, and then to the Kierkan O' The Tartans at the local Celtic Festival where myself and Prester John, along with his two sons and another choir member were all kilted, though Fr. John and I had our kilts under our cassocks for the liturgical portion of our stay at the fest!

**cajunscot** · 6th June 06, 03:37 AM

MacWage, Kilted Preacher (and a Covenanter at that!)

Some of my ancestors were Convenanters -- two ministers named John Knox Williamson and John Calvin Williamson, to be exact!

My church (Episcopalian) is very friendly to kilt-wearers; our local Scottish Society holds its annual St. Andrew's Day service there, and our rector was stationed at Holy Loch when he was in the Navy. I have worn my kilt when serving as a sub-deacon.

I wore my kilt toGreat Vespers Saturday evening, and then to the Kierkan O' The Tartans...

Mysticwolf: Point of clarification, but it is spelled Kirkin' -- no "e".

Cheers,

Todd

**ckelly327** · 6th June 06, 03:48 AM

I've worn kilts to Mass whenever the mood strikes. This past Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday I wore my 8 yard MacDonald. I never heard any rumblings nor caught any strange glances. Nobody said a word directly to me including the Pastor when I left the church. I think he is just happy when he gets a full house and people show some respect for the Mass.

**Mattg** · 6th June 06, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by Frank McGrath

...knows me. the kilted one. And now of course...

I like that "the kilted one" makes it sound really cool...."Who's that?" "He's the Kilted One!"

**bjcustard** · 6th June 06, 06:53 AM

I wear one to church every Sunday. Sometimes a UK... Sometimes a Tank... But (almost) always kilted.

If I don't wear a kilt, people look at me strange, and some ask what's wrong... ;)

**dcnpatience** · 6th June 06, 07:05 AM

As soon as my AmeriKilt arrives, I will be wearing it to church with my clerical collar ... and as I am bigger than everyone in my congregation, even my priest, no one better look sideways! :rolleyes:

And I'm sure that the addiction will grow until I've added a Ross tartan kilt (or two, as there is also a hunting tartan) into the mix. Then there's the McColls on my mother's side ...

Amen.

**arrogcow** · 6th June 06, 08:58 AM

I haven't worn anything but a kilt to church in nearly 5 years. For a long time I was an usher and took up the offering in a kilt. Was also a greeter on occasion. Last Dec, I was Joseph in the Christmas pagent in a kilt. [

It is a little hard to see the kilt under the robe. I used to wear UK's, but other than the mocker, it is usually a tartan now.

Adam