Kilts in Church,..your experience?

[Graham]

I recently conducted my first funeral service and (naturally) wore a kilt. Sadly, it wasn't in a church building, but a funeral directors' premises.

However, I began by quoting Wallace (at least as told by Mel Gibson), "Every man dies, but not every man truly lives", which seemed appropriate to say whilst kilted and was a way of leading into speaking about the life of my departed friend.

I often use Scottish themes for sermons, it's almost expected of me because of the kilt. If you're going to wear a kilt to church, I say, make the most of it.. (but in a humble way ).

Kilts in church is a way of celebrating two important freedoms - physical and spiritual! This may be one answer to any who might object.

[Dirk Skene]

.......Temple President took me to task for being "improperly dressed" as I chose not to wear a sgian dubh.....

Now THAT is a funny story

[mdeesnuts]

Graham

Church is the best time of the week, why not wear the best male garment there is?

I apologize if you mind, but I'm stealing that line.

After reading this thread I've decided that a kilt wouldn't be too disruptive at church - especially after a few weeks.

Though my wife 'protests' my (moderatly new) kilt wearing, she freely gives good fashion advice on shirt/shoe/kilt outfits.

(don't tell her, but I usually stop by here to double check )

[Surly Dave]

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.

I thinks I'd better watch a couple of Sean Connery movies and maybe Highlander before I try that thick Scottish accent on her. As for Rod...I don't know if that would do it if she's rolling on the floor laughing. Actually, I can't think of any circumstances when Rod Steward would work.

[Big Homestead]

I'm rolling with it nowadays. I've grown accustomed to just calling it a man skirt or man dress for people who insist on calling it that. It usually seems to stop the laughter. Though it has been very well received.

I'd say 8 of the last 9 days have been kilted, and I love it. The church folks seem to be very hip to it....even the older folks.

[Riverkilt]

My "church" is in sweat lodge, so not a place to wear kilts.

I do support the local churches that do the food bank, soup kitchen, and other outreach to the needy and from time to time will attend functions in their facilities - always kilted, and always welcominging and affirming comments about the kilt.

One local church, St. David's Episcopal, is in the process of expanding and is shut down for construction. Suggested to the padre there, a friend from sharing various local causes, that they consider adopting the St. David's tartan. Have heard back from members of their congregation that they are considering it.

No clue what they will use, but hope it shows up somewhere.

Ron

[James MacMillan]

My "church" is in sweat lodge, so not a place to wear kilts.

The proper attire in every sweat lodge that I have ever been in, has been just what God gave me and not a bit more!

[McClef]

Went with Mum to a meeting at her church last night and one guy said "nice NOT to see you in a kilt" and another said "what a pity you didn't come in a kilt."

I should point out that I have known the first chap a long time but even so you cannot please people all the time!

Of course this morning the first chap was "disappointed" and the second one was happy as I was kilted!

Also got a lot of compliments this morning!

[saecoman99]

Ok I am reading everyone's replys my big question is where are all at I'm in the US and wonder how many resonders are in the USA ? I think in the
big city churches one could go kilted. I have not tried it at my church
with 400 plus and I am on stage for choir for service I have not had the
guts to try going kilted.

[James MacMillan]

I have not had the guts to try going kilted.

This is the key statement!

Have courage! Go for it! If too timid, try a special Scottish day for your first time!