Chance meeting at church

[McClef]

I have been complimented by several non kilted Scotsmen on my kilts and I always tell them they should be wearing theirs.

[McFarkus]

One kilt leads to another - sounds like an addiction to me.

[Galician]

I'm curious if people find kiltwearing more common among particular denominations, e.g. Presbyterian (a natural?). I never expect to see it in a Roman Catholic church. I was, however, surprised one Christmas Eve to see a gentleman in full Highland gear at the service (after I had decided not to wear mine!). Turned out that he was the "Italian" pastor's first cousin.

[george7]

I think Presbyterian would be the obvious winner in a denomination : kilt wearer ratio contests.

I wouldn't rule out Catholic as having many kiltees, but Catholic being so prolific, I don't think it would win if it were based on percentage.

I wear my kilt to the Nondenominational service. Since Nondenominational seems like it has become a denomination, I would say that it might be the highest non- Presbyterian kilt : people ratio.

[Spartan]

As an Episcopalian, I can say that when I am kilted it never fails to have people come up and identify their Scot heritage. I'm looking to see how many join me in wearing a kilt on the church's next Kirkin 'o the Tartan. (Of course, just begin a Scot doesn't mean that you have a kilt to wear.)

[macwilkin]

I think Presbyterian would be the obvious winner in a denomination : kilt wearer ratio contests.

I wouldn't rule out Catholic as having many kiltees, but Catholic being so prolific, I don't think it would win if it were based on percentage.

I wear my kilt to the Nondenominational service. Since Nondenominational seems like it has become a denomination, I would say that it might be the highest non- Presbyterian kilt : people ratio.

Don't forget the "pisskies"; there were quite a few Episcopalians (as Spartan mentioned already) in the Highlands, and the Episcopal Church of the USA is a "Scottish" church in the fact that its first Bishop was consecrated in Aberdeen by three SEC Bishops in 1784.

In fact, I would say there are more pisskies kilt-wearers then Presbyterian.

T.

[irishrob]

For many years I have been multi-denominational. I have worn a kilt to the Catholic, Episcopalian and Lutheran churches locally. I attend paticular services at particular places based upon my mood or need that particular day.

Rob

[castledangerous]

Tell her to straighten those fingers!

[LANCER1562]

I wore my kilt to Easter Mass at a Catholic church even though I am Episcopalian. The greeter at the door noticing my kilt, DIY kilt jacket, and a tie said "There's a well attired gentleman". I simply thanked him and entered the church as service was about to start. On the way out, one of the ladies saw my kilt and said "Happy Easter to ye" she was trying to do it with a Scots accent but ended up sounding more Irish. Got to give her credit for trying considering she was Filipino.

[KFCarter]

Presbyterian makes sense; that was the definitely the church of my grandparents and greatgrands on my mother's side.

I currently attend a United Methodist church, but we have a high percentage of folks from other denominations join us on a regular basis. I have had a number of members come up to me in the past to ask about my tartan and fill me in on their Scottish heritage. So far, last Sunday was the first time anyone mentioned having a kilt of their own, but the interest has been really high and 100% positive.

Ken :ootd: