HEY Kilted Clergy, you're being called!

**Gary Krueger** · 10th October 06, 04:59 AM

'morning.

I am an ordained Roman Catholic Permanent Deacon, retired. I currently wear the Ross Tartan (wife's family) and I am considering saving up for 2 additional tartans, Clergy and U.S. Army.

My grandson (6 years old) has requested a kilt...so he can "be on my team."

**andyfg** · 10th October 06, 06:09 AM

I'm an ordained bishop in the independent Anglican/Celtic tradition. What you are planning sounds interesting.

**Cawdorian** · 10th October 06, 08:46 AM

I am not a member of the clergy, but as a layman I have particpated in several Kirk'ns at various locations. I think the Kirk'n, properly conducted is a very traditional and inspiring service, the word does need to be spread, many people are not aware of the service.

**Rev. Christopher** · 10th October 06, 10:18 AM

WOW! This is what I was hoping for! Please take a moment to register for the site launch email and if you can, send photos and stories....The more I have for the launch the better.

As for the Kirkin of the tartan, Yes, yes, yes! The Society of Kilted Clergy and the Kirkin of the tartan go hand in hand. It is a wonderful addition to any and all church services. A true statement of faith, a true statement of freedom.

My prayer is that the Society can help bring this into every community... The goal is to have not only the history about the Kirking of the tartan but all the events AND instructions for churches and highland games that would like to add it to their festivites.....

I do admit, I may have taken on a big project but I am blessed in knowing I am not alone..

Blessings....

Rev. Christopher

**Rev. Christopher** · 16th October 06, 05:23 PM

I just wanted to thank everyone for coming by the site and helping....I sure could use more photos and stories so please take a moment and share...

So far just during the pre-launch visitors have come to the site and signed up for the announcement email from:

United States
Great Britain
Australia
Canada
Switzerland
Italy

This is very exciting.....Cheers

**herminator** · 16th October 06, 09:26 PM

Germany!!

**JayFilomena** · 17th October 06, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rev. Christopher

The Society will focus on the promotion of wearing and preservation of the only tartan created for an occupation. "Breacan nan Cleirach" - the Tartan of the Clergy!
International Society of Kilted Clergy

Beannachd Leibh,

Rev. Christopher

Rev. Christopher;

I have done a key word search on Breacan nan Cleirach, and the only refrence I have found to the tartan of the clergy is your web site. Can you PM me, or write a post on what the tartan is, and maybe a photo of the tartan. I will check with the Scottish Tartan Authority for a view, later today.
Jay

**Captain** · 17th October 06, 07:16 AM

I found this on Newsome's blog about the clergy tartan:

http://blog.albanach.org/2005/07/clergy-tartan.html

**michael steinrok** · 17th October 06, 07:20 AM

Ordained minister on Thanksgiving Day 2000. Not a lot of kilted stories to tell regarding ministry. What kind of stories and pictures are you looking for?

**Rev. Christopher** · 17th October 06, 08:09 AM

Hi there,

I have spoken with Matthew at the museum and he has granted permission to re-post his article...As a matter of fact, he was the first to sign up!

Not many know that the Clergy Tartan is the only tartan given to a profession!

The ISOKC will be working with a scotland kilt maker to offer a special to ISOKC members, we are very excited.

Yes, so far we have indexed very nice with the major search engines and this will be a BIG plus for us.

What I am looking for in pictures is; any and all pics with the clergy tartan. Please keep in mind that the ISOKC is not for only those that wear the clergy tartan, I am looking for clergy that wear kilts.....So, any pictures of clergy wearing kilts is most welcome.

The stories are anything related with the kilted clergy, what church/kirk members think, kirking of the tartan celebrations and scripts if possible. The ISOKC will also promote this wonderful event by helping churches worldwide in starting this tradition with a sister website.

Understanding that I have taken on a very large project, I am blessed with this project and have complete faith that it will come together and provide the services needed.....

Thank you for anything you can do to help...it is most appreciated!

Beannachd Leibh,

Rev. Christopher