To the Kilted Clergy of the group

[McFarkus]

A dress code along doctrinal lines? Hmmmm? Wear your best Kilt. If you want to wear a better kilt, get a better kilt. It's the Bride's wedding and her day- it's the groom's wedding and his day. There is a ordained uniting of souls in the Spirit and Law that day. DRESS for the DAY.

What he said. And don't upstage the bride.

[Ozman1944]

Hey! What a great idea! the Bride's father paying up. (Actually a kilt expense is nothing compared to the main wedding costs Hmmm......!
This is a Frugal Corner Clergy 13 oz. $61.00

[James MacMillan]

That looks good! Does your sect mandate the colors?

Just a question, as I have seen many men of the cloth with different shirts on, and was wondering if you are forced to wear black all the time?

[keepoffgrass]

the father of one of the brides is also the father of minister. lol The brides wont be upstaged either, they have requested the kilt. I have a frugal corner clark tartan kilt, its ok, but I dont like the feel and the hang so much, and its hot and doesnt breath. You just cant beat wool.

[Graywolf]

Not being ordained, I don't have a lot to say - but wear your best kilt and good luck. Also if you don't mind-what denomination? I am Anglican Catholic myself and a layreader. Also Sr. Warden. This coming Sunday I have been requested to speak at the Episcopal Church up the road - they are doing Kirking of the Tartans, and the following Sunday, Nov 25 - I will be conducting St Andrew's Day Morning Prayer services, using Laud's Book, 1637 Scottish Book of Common Prayer, at our church.

[thescot]

I would definitely go for the tank and wear a more sedate collared shirt. (Red looks like a cardinal--the clergy, not the bird--and might be a bit overwhelming.) Ozman's attire shows a good choice, I think.

A plain collared shirt lets everyone knew who the clergyman in charge is, but it also doesn't "overdo." YOu can wear a tab collar like Ozman or get a full collar; both look good with a black or gray shirt, and the price won't break the bank. Of course, I don't know what denomination you come from, so that may influence your thinking as well.

I've never performed any sacerdotal duties while kilted myself, so I am a bit envious of your situation. Keep us posted, and let good taste prevail.

[Ozman1944]

Black is the traditional color for clergy; and these days white or grey for summer. Also Purple for Bishop, Red for Cardinal.
Other colors are regarded as a bit 'worldly' for someone who is supposed to be living less extravagantly.
Manufacturers have come up with other colors, (blue, green, brown, orange hawaiian etc.) but these are really sales 'gimmicks' (Like glass or pottery 'chalices' instead of metal) and not regarded as proper in Church Canonical tradition.
But various Protestant Clergy who do wear the collar rather than suit & tie, often wear these. They are very popular with some Afro-American churches.

[gilmore]

Black is the traditional color for clergy; and these days white or grey for summer. Also Purple for Bishop, Red for Cardinal.
Other colors are regarded as a bit 'worldly' for someone who is supposed to be living less extravagantly.
Manufacturers have come up with other colors, (blue, green, brown, orange hawaiian etc.) but these are really sales 'gimmicks' (Like glass or pottery 'chalices' instead of metal) and not regarded as proper in Church Canonical tradition.
But various Protestant Clergy who do wear the collar rather than suit & tie, often wear these. They are very popular with some Afro-American churches.

As I recall some Protestant ministers---I believe some Methodists-- change their vestments with the seasons, such as lent, advent, etc.

It has been said that the colors of the clergy tartan were designed for the same reason you state, that is, less worldly and extravagant, more somber and serious.

[macwilkin]

As I recall some Protestant ministers---I believe some Methodists-- change their vestments with the seasons, such as lent, advent, etc.

It has been said that the colors of the clergy tartan were designed for the same reason you state, that is, less worldly and extravagant, more somber and serious.

Those would be liturgical colors of the church year...sarum blue for Advent, purple for Lent, Green for Ordinary time, etc.

Episcopalians, Lutherans, Presbyterians & other Reformed denominations and of course Roman Catholic clergy use vestments that coordinate with the seasons of the church year.

T.

[Ozman1944]

Yep! That's me, 'Somber & Serious'......int: