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How to Dress for Church
- Thread starter JonC
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Decades ago I vacationed in Bermuda and visited a church pastored by an old friend.
I envied the relaxed dress of the people, light clothing colors and short pants and decided I’d wear Bermuda shorts to church that Sunday.
It felt strange. I couldn’t worship without thinking I wasn’t dressed properly. Even though I blended into the congregation, I was uncomfortable about it.
I’ve never worn shorts to a service since - even outdoor events.
I have very few problems with how other people dress for church, but I learned something about myself that day… I’m simply most comfortable in long pants and a plain shirt.
Rob
I envied the relaxed dress of the people, light clothing colors and short pants and decided I’d wear Bermuda shorts to church that Sunday.
It felt strange. I couldn’t worship without thinking I wasn’t dressed properly. Even though I blended into the congregation, I was uncomfortable about it.
I’ve never worn shorts to a service since - even outdoor events.
I have very few problems with how other people dress for church, but I learned something about myself that day… I’m simply most comfortable in long pants and a plain shirt.
Rob
Yea, got a couple of those, designated as 'Sunday-Go-To-Meeting' shirts.
I wear a coat and tie as the preacher. It wouldn’t be any different if I were not. Prayer meetings just a collared shirt. I am a button up rather than polo kind of person. I have led prayer meeting in dirty work clothes because that is what I could wear and be on time. We are mostly a blue collar church and community and nobody was offended.
We also have had people who take the offering in socks. That was a matter of medical necessity. But nobody seemed to be concerned about it. We are glad to see the people and are not too excited to see what they are wearing.
atpollard
Well-Known Member
I wear tan slacks and a short sleeve button shirt ... same clothes that I wear to work. God deserved the same "business casual" as my employer.
Back when I was an elder (and more rebellious), we had a community "pot luck" DINNER ON THE GROUNDS on the third Thursday of every month. People needed a reminder that it was coming up THIS Thursday, so the Sunday before was proclaimed "Pajama Sunday" and I wore pajamas to church as a visual reminder that Thursday was Dinner On The Grounds. It was quite popular and people enjoyed locating modest pajamas (like adult 'onesies' with feet and a hood with bunny ears).
Back when I was an elder (and more rebellious), we had a community "pot luck" DINNER ON THE GROUNDS on the third Thursday of every month. People needed a reminder that it was coming up THIS Thursday, so the Sunday before was proclaimed "Pajama Sunday" and I wore pajamas to church as a visual reminder that Thursday was Dinner On The Grounds. It was quite popular and people enjoyed locating modest pajamas (like adult 'onesies' with feet and a hood with bunny ears).
Jacket and tie for Sunday AM & PM. I'm not trying to impress anyone, except possibly myself due to the importance of gathering to worship God and learn more of His will. Prayer meeting I'd usually wear my "office" clothes, dark khaki pants and collared short-sleeve shirt. Sometimes I would have to attend prayer meeting in field clothes (I'm a retired forester) due to lack of time to change.
I always liked that style of shirt and coat. Just dont get one of those white tabs for your collar
It has always bothered me having things around my neck (I don't know why...maybe I suspect my wife will strangle me one of these days).
But I like the look...GQ Bob.
When I preached I would wear a coat and tie as well. I have found that this is expected with older adults and the younger ones didn't care either way, so I didn't want to distract from the message.
I get the socks thing. I now wear jeans and running shoes. The running shoes is not to run away but for medical reasons. I couldn't run if a mob of angry Presbyterians were chasing me.
I have started attending a church plant (a minister from my church started it in the community). This os very casual, but the members are young.
I think I'll move my membership. Not sure yet. This community church remains close with my church and other Baptist churches in the area.
At one time I was critical of these types of churches. We meet at a school and the pastor does not want a church building.
I have found that this church has gathered unchurched Christians in the community but more importantly has reached others with the gospel that would have avoided other churches. This church is a part of the community, and functions as a community of believers.
They have about 50 members so far, many newly saved. And (not sure how I feel about this one
) I'm the old guy at 56 years old. I guess what I'm saying is their idea of "church" is a community of believers called out in Christ. They gather on Sunday, but also keep in contact throughout the week. What one wears has not been an issue (it is come as you are....unless you are naked).
justapewfiller
New Member
What would pass for "business casual" the last time I was working in an office.. Jeans, button up or golf shirt (shirt usually untucked) and.. and I stink at describing shoes. I honestly have no idea what to call they style. But, shoes that are nicer than sneakers but not as nice as dress shoes.
I have SAS walking shoes in black and brown. Wingtips or dress shoes are not in my vocabulary anymore.
A sport coat and a tie. Oh, yes, and pants! But I love ties with a message and have some of those, including two with "Faith, Hope, Love" in Chinese and English.
If you come in our church modestly dressed, you will be warmly welcomed with no criticism. There's Scripture for that, as you all know I'm sure (James 2:1-4).
But I love ties with a message and have some of those, including two with "Faith, Hope, Love" in Chinese and English.If you come in our church modestly dressed, you will be warmly welcomed with no criticism. There's Scripture for that, as you all know I'm sure (James 2:1-4).