Kilts in Church,..your experience?

[Retro Red]

Since I wear kilts full-time, I always wear a kilt to church & have been doing so since I first started attending there over 3 years ago. Of course, the church I attend was started by a bunch of Jesus Freaks, back in the '70s, who didn't fit in with the typical traditional churches back then, so they're very accomodating to non-traditionalists. Everyone thinks it's cool. In fact, I'm not the only kilted guy there. For a while there were 3 of us kilted gents at our church, but one of them bought a house on the other side of the Valley so he doesn't attend our church any longer. And I regularly sing in the worship band or run sound, so I'm part of the "team," as it were.

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[Surly Dave]

I do some of the preaching at my church, and plan on wearing my new SWK next time I'm in the pulpit. Much to my wives chagrin. I'll have to get her out to a couple of kilted events so she can see others wearing them and get over her concerns before then.

[Big Homestead]

I do some of the preaching at my church, and plan on wearing my new SWK next time I'm in the pulpit. Much to my wives chagrin. I'll have to get her out to a couple of kilted events so she can see others wearing them and get over her concerns before then.

HAHAHA! Just ask her "Don'cha know I'm sex-eh in thas?" In the heaviest Scot accent you can muster. Just don't break out Rod Stewart,.....on second thought Rod might work in your favor.

Cheers!

[bchunter]

I belong to a very traditional Presbyterian Church, and wear a tartan kilt every chance I get. It is always very well received, especially by the women, and every comment I hear from the guys is positive. The minister, who has studied in Scotland, takes the position that it is very appropriate. I always wear a white, dress shirt and tie that compliments the particular tartan. Unfortunately, I don't yet own a casual jacket, only a PC, which is much too formal for daytime worship services IMHO.

[David Dalglish]

I have never worn my kilt to church as I dont go there, but if I did, I would wear my kilt with pride.

[slohairt]

The only times I've ever set foot in a church is for a wedding or funeral. And I've always been kilted. I went to a Hindu wedding once and they liked the kilt very much!

[Graham]

The only times I've ever set foot in a church is for a wedding or funeral. And I've always been kilted. I went to a Hindu wedding once and they liked the kilt very much!

I've been to a Hindu wedding also, in India. I was dragged off the street and asked to sit up on the "stage" for the wedding. I think there was an idea that a white guy there would add "importance" to the wedding (not that I thought of it that way).
Given that most Indian men (in the South of India) wear unbifurcated clothing, I would be surprised if the kilt was not accepted.

[slohairt]

Yes, indeed! Also kilted soldiers were stationed in India within living memory for some older people.

[Frank McGrath]

After the article appeared in the Sunday paper, I was asked why I didn't wear my kilt to church on the next sunday. I slept tooo late and did not have time to get dressed. I just threw on a pair of jeans and a t shirt and raced into town. Many people asked about the kilt. Then I sat down with our temporary pastor, (Episcopalian) and just about have her talked into a Kirkin'. I go to a Lutheran church. Sooooooo, Is any body in the Westminster area up for a Kirkin'? Let me know. Pastor is interested. She likes Scotch.

[Freedomlover]

Since the question is about kilts in church I wonder why so many people who never darken the door of such a place find it necessary to comment about how they don't. Just curious.