Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
It's not, Sherry. The real history behind the Kirkin' Service dates to the Second World War, when Rev. Peter Marshall, Pastor of the New York Ave. Presbyterian Church and an immigrant from Coatbridge, Scotland, used the service as a way to raise funds for British War relief. Dr. Marshall was a member of the Washington DC St. Andrew's Society, and the service was picked up by them -- first held at Dr. Marshall's church, it was soon being held at the National Cathederal. It is a Scottish-American church parade.

Cheers,

Todd
Yes, I was pretty sure the Peter Marshall story was the correct one. Which is fine with me, as I already had great respect for him via his wife's writings.

Sherry