First Time Kilted at Church

[Cawdorian]

I am aware of two Kirk'in services here in my area, one in my own Presbyterian Church in late November and another service at another Presbyterian Church held in February.

National Tartan Day coincides with the Treaty of Arbroath, there is a Kirk'in service held in a New York City Presbyterian Church in conjuction with Tartan Day.

I don't think there is any pattern to the date of the services. I know one thing I will wear my kilt and all of the kit that goes with it to our service.

Jim

[Prester John]

I've discussed having a "kirkin'" at our parish in Canton, Ohio.

It actually would work pretty well, and I even have several "scot" descendant parishioners, so we may actually give it a go.

St. Andrew's Day is the only appropriate choice for us, although with all the cross hatching of a tartan, Holy Cross Day (Sept 14) would be appropriate also.

Incidentally, for those who don't know, I'm an Orthodox priest, so it could well be the first Orthodox kirkin' of the tartan ever!

[Cawdorian]

John,

I am glad you recognize the Kirk'in is not just a Presbyterian thing, the purpose of the service is honor our ancestors and our Scottish heritage. It is a very reverent and inspiring service.

You are located in Ohio, some members of your congregation are no doubt of Scots-Irish descent, many settled in your part of the country. For information on the "Other Irish", Google "Ulster Scots" or "Other Irish". This story is very interesting.

I am still trying to get a copy of the Order of Worship and some other information for you.

Jim

[Graham]

Jamie, glad to hear your church experience in a kilt was a positive one, it makes all the difference when we can wear the kilt with confidence and pride where ever we go.

[macwilkin]

John,

I am glad you recognize the Kirk'in is not just a Presbyterian thing, the purpose of the service is honor our ancestors and our Scottish heritage. It is a very reverent and inspiring service.

You are located in Ohio, some members of your congregation are no doubt of Scots-Irish descent, many settled in your part of the country. For information on the "Other Irish", Google "Ulster Scots" or "Other Irish". This story is very interesting.

Jim

Jim and Father John:

A couple of informational links for you:

http://www.ulsterscotssociety.com/about.html

http://www.ulsterscotsagency.com/

Yours Aye,

Todd

[Barry]

I too wore my kilt (Black Stuart) to church for the first time last Sunday. I have moved during the Summer and so this is a 'new' church for me. Its a Baptist church and I have viited several previous Sundays in conventional attire.

The reactions I received this Sunday were all positive. One chap said "That's just right for this weather" (It was sunny). Another was disappointed that I did not have a sporran with me. Many of the ladies expressed their delight and one said "Oh, I do like a man in a kilt"

Och, I walked home 10ft tall!

Happy kilting

[Freelander Sporrano]

I too wore my kilt (Black Stuart) to church for the first time last Sunday. I have moved during the Summer and so this is a 'new' church for me. Its a Baptist church and I have viited several previous Sundays in conventional attire.

The reactions I received this Sunday were all positive. One chap said "That's just right for this weather" (It was sunny). Another was disappointed that I did not have a sporran with me. Many of the ladies expressed their delight and one said "Oh, I do like a man in a kilt"

Och, I walked home 10ft tall!

Happy kilting

EEeek wot!!! No Sporran..........(Faints)......Just the sporran maker in me...

Church is the first place I started with kilt wearing. It just felt a safe place to start when I was unsure. I hadn't dicovered Xmarks at that time ...Oh how time fly's
I also felt 10 feet tall when first kilted . I still feel that way too. I have however stopped noticing peoples looks and stares that my wifes Dept. even she wonders what people are looking at at times.