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Ceilidh (KAY-lee): 1. an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling 2. an annual event at First Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City in which we invite the community to join is in celebration of the church's Scottish heritage, enjoy various activities at the church for all ages, and eat lots of shortbread!
Kirkin' (sounds just like it's spelled): The word "Kirkin" comes from the Scottish word for "church" ("kirk"). The Kirkin' O' Th' Tartan workship service traditionally traces its roots to the legend that Scots secretly would take swatches of their tartans to church in the 18th century when the wearing of tartans was outlawed under the Proscription Act of 1746. At a predesignated time in the service, the Clansmen and Clanswomen would touch their concealed tartans while the minister blessed the cloth in Scottish Gaelic. Legend turned into reality when Presbyterian Minister Dr. Peter Marshall presided over the first formal Kirkin' O' Th' Tartans ceremony on April 27th, 1941, in Washington, D.C. Today, hundreds of Presbyterian churches celebrate the blessing of the clans. First Presbyterian traditionally holds the Kirkin' on Reformation Sunday (the last Sunday in October) and representatives from Scottish clans around the state and beyond proudly display their tartans and bring them forward in the Kirkin' service for a blessing.
The FPC Chancel Choir, the Salt Lake Scots bagpipe band, and the presence of clan representatives all enrich the celebration of Reformation Sunday, when we remember the message of grace that is accessible to all through Jesus Christ and His redeeming work on the cross.
Ceilidh Events
All events take place at First Presbyterian Church, on South Temple at C Street. For events on Friday and Saturday, enter the church doors on C Street. See the event Poster here!
Friday, October 27th
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
(playing from 5 - 6:30pm)
Scottish Auction
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 28th
Church Tours: 10 a.m. - noon;
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bake Sale: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Scottish Auction: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Jumble Sale: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Craft & Vendor Booths: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Live Entertainment featuring
Kirkin' Sunday, October 29th
Choir, bagpipes, banners, and the blessing and the blessing of the clans enrich our traditional Sunday service.
Identical services at
8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the service to find parking and a seat.
Bake Sale: Noon- 1 p.m.
Scottish Auction: Concludes at 1:30
Links
The Salt Lake Scots
