First Presbyterian Church presents Kirkin’ of the Tartans
JACKSON, Tenn.—A time-honored tradition returns to a Jackson church.
First Presbyterian Church of Jackson celebrated its Kirkin’ of the Tartans service Sunday morning.
The unique service happened at 9:30 a.m at the church located at 1573 North Highland Ave.
The tradition celebrates the heritage of the Presbyterian Church honoring its Scottish roots.
The annual service is free and open for the public to attend.
The service includes the reading of passages from the Geneva Bible and Psalter. Along with a blessing of tartans, and music throughout the service.
This year’s music was provided by the Memphis Pipe Band along with the Sanctuary Choir.
“Well, we always welcome everyone to come and visit our church and be a part of our worship. We don’t always have bagpipes, sorry to say, but we are a welcoming church and we love to involve people in the working mission of what we are doing here with our focus on the community and the needs we can help address here in this community,” said John White, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
This year also included a ticketed brunch following the service.
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