Quote Originally Posted by gilmore View Post
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.