My first day as Liturgist

**GlassMan** · 26th March 06, 10:51 PM

Well, this Sunday was my first day as liturgist in my Church. I've done the job before in other churches but I have to admit that I was a little nervous. This was the first time I've held the position since being injured and the stairs leading to the alter worried me. And this was the first time I've done it since being kilted fulltime.

Thankfully it went off without a hitch. I didn't fall down the steps as I'd feared. And thankfully the seat for the liturgist faces sideways towards the alter & lectern instead of out towards the congregation so there was no worry about an accidental flash of the congregation.

And my fellow church members all thought I did a great job. Now let's just keep praying that my streak continues and I don't fall down the steps next Sunday!

**longshadows** · 27th March 06, 06:20 AM

Sounds like you made a good statement, Phillip, as well as performed a worthy function. Had you been liturgically vested, the impression of the kilt would have been lost. (May I ask, with this Roman Catholic or Episcopalian?)

Best wishes,

**Kilted KT** · 27th March 06, 07:44 AM

congrats on your first day up at the altar!

**pdcorlis** · 27th March 06, 08:05 AM

congratulations Phillip - the congegation is lucky to have you there!

**ByDand** · 27th March 06, 08:08 AM

I am sure that you not only did a good job with the liturgy but you looked good as well and may have opened a few eyes in the congregation. We kilted gentlemen are so varied and so talented. Congratulations on a job well done!

**Aggie** · 27th March 06, 08:11 AM

United Church of Christ?

**GlassMan** · 27th March 06, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Aggie

United Church of Christ?

Yes, Little River United Church of Christ in Fairfax, VA. At our congregation the liturgist does many of the prayers, the readings, accepts and leads the blessings of the offerings, and otherwise just keeps the service flowing (like when I had to give the minister a nudge on Sunday because he forgot to make the appeal before the 2nd offering).

**mddock58** · 27th March 06, 08:26 AM

Phil has stated on earlier posts that it is UCC (United Church of Christ) I believe.

**GMan** · 27th March 06, 09:34 AM

Well done Philip. Indeed sometimes we stress out over things that may cause problems, but donning the Kilt sure does bring about some wonderful confidence.

Again I want to say well done!