Kilts in Church,..your experience?

[Balaamsass51]

We have used our Watson kilts and skirt in our church. Either got positive feedback or totally ignored. At least two folks said that they had Scottish heritage and knew that their family had a tartan in some connection or other. The pastor and his wife loved them.




I am aware that some kilt wearers do not wear their kilts to church for fear of drawing attention to themselves and and therefore away from the true purpose of why they are at church in the first place. But any "difference" in dress of those attending will spark comment for the first minute or so. I don't think that it would cause such a problem that the whole service would be disrupted.

Matt

[MACKAY]

... I am aware that some kilt wearers do not wear their kilts to church for fear of drawing attention to themselves and and therefore away from the true purpose of why they are at church in the first place ...

That is my primary reason for NOT wearing my kilt to my Sunday service, and the same reason I do not wear a kilt to weddings as well. I am not there to be the center of attention, nor distract from the groom or bride. However, I have, and do wear my kilt to off-Sunday church events with no issues. Just positive comments for the most part.

[Graham]

Good topic, and as a Christian, one that is close to my heart.

I wear kilts full time so when it comes to church - that's what I wear.
Apart from preaching in our own fellowship I often visit other churches.
I've been to Presbyterian, Anglican, Catholic, Penticostal, Seventh Day Adventist, Baptist and more.
I've never had a problem or a negative comment from any church member, on the contrary, only compliments.

I take the point about being "center of attention", I've heard it before but respectfully disagree.
Sure, the kilt is a talking point when walking into church, having a fellowship cuppa or walking out, but in worship I see that all folk are focussed on what they are there for.
I've found that the kilt has really broken the ice and opened up interesting conversations (not that there is much ice in church haha!).

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

[fluter]

I am aware that some kilt wearers do not wear their kilts to church for fear of drawing attention to themselves and and therefore away from the true purpose of why they are at church in the first place... I don't think that it would cause such a problem that the whole service would be disrupted.

Or else my congregation would probably have to call off Easter services.

I've routinely worn a kilt to church for several months; but then, the first thing I do on arrival is to put on a cassock over it. I'm seen briefly on the way to and from the choir room.

I'm happy to report that in our sultry summer weather, the kilt is the most comfortable thing one can wear under the choir vestments.