Who wears a tie to church?

[FR7 Baptist]

I always wear a suit and tie to church on Sunday morning. To be accurate, I wear it to and from church and Sunday School. I'm in the choir so I hang up my jacket in the robing room and wear my beautiful, long, flowing, gorgeous choir robe during the service.

 

[Jon-Marc]

Since I have always been involved in the music ministry, I have always worn a suit with a tie Sunday morning and evening. Wednesday evening is a lot more casual. In Florida some people wear shorts to church; that caught me by surprise the first time I encountered that.

 

[StefanM]

and likewise someone who comes to church looking sloppy can be distracting.

Sloppy, yes, but that depends on your definition of sloppy. I'm sure that someone who is used to haute couture in Paris would consider your "Sunday best" quite sloppy.

 

[StefanM]

Well...I might get charged with legalism, but that doesn't bother me. If the President asked me to deliver a speech to a joint service of congress, there is absolutely no way that I would arrive in anything other than my best suit and tie. Why? Because I understand the importance of the event and know that my dress does(whether we wish to admit it or not) speak to my estimation of the importance of the event.

I esteem God's people and His Word far above congress. If I would not dress less for Congress, I will not show God's people and His message less consideration.

Of course, you might also wear white tie and tails to a formal evening event, does that mean you esteem such an event more important than addressing Congress?

Such a direct comparison is overly simplistic, IMO.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Well here is a growing church in New Jersey.....let me know if you think they dress for church?

http://www.liquidchurch.com/first-time/our-story/

 

[Skandelon]

What's interesting in when you run across those who dress casually who automatically assume that those who do dress nice are being legalistic, yet isn't it the one who judges the motive of the other who is being the "legalist" on this issue regardless of which dress is preferred?

Personally I dress very causal, but I completely understand why some prefer to dress up and am fine with it. The only problem I have is with those who look down their noses at others as not being as "holy" because they prefer something different, and the common misconception is to think that tendency is only on one side.

 

[Salty]

Well...I might get charged with legalism, but that doesn't bother me. If the President asked me to deliver a speech to a joint service of congress, there is absolutely no way that I would arrive in anything other than my best suit and tie. Why? Because I understand the importance of the event and know that my dress does(whether we wish to admit it or not) speak to my estimation of the importance of the event.

I esteem God's people and His Word far above congress. If I would not dress less for Congress, I will not show God's people and His message less consideration.

I once read that President Reagan would not enter the Oval office except in a jacket and tie (out of respect for the office); I guess that is how I feel about my Lord's pulpit.

Having stated this, our church is full of people who wear very casual clothes...I do not say a word. I am telling you what I feel only in regards to myself. Every person has to evaluate such things for themselves in view of the freedom we have in Christ.

Very well put!

 

[exscentric]

Suit and tie here. Couple years ago the assist pastor who normally wore jeans, plaid shirt, and dirty leather jacket with fringe walked up to me one Sunday and said something along the lines of "My look at you, you make me look like a slob." I don't know what he thought of my silence as I walked over to my seat.

Well, what could I answer when he did look like a slob (using his terminology)?

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

Suit and tie here. Couple years ago the assist pastor who normally wore jeans, plaid shirt, and dirty leather jacket with fringe walked up to me one Sunday and said something along the lines of "My look at you, you make me look like a slob." I don't know what he thought of my silence as I walked over to my seat.

Well, what could I answer when he did look like a slob (using his terminology)?

Did you guys see the way the kids & the Pastors dress dress in this video....Check it out (it's becoming the hottest church in NJ)

http://www.liquidchurch.com/first-time/our-story/

 

[exscentric]

"it's becoming the hottest church in NJ"

Hummm "hottest" isn't the term I would like to have to use for a place of worship, but to each their own as the old saying goes Guess there is one Biblical character that might like it

 

[Jerome]

Had a preacher show up wearing what looked to be a pajama top under his jacket. Claimed it was a "dress T" [?]

 

[webdog]

Lets see...this past Sunday I wore orange cargo shorts, solid t and boat shoes.

 

[Alive in Christ]

EWF...

When I went to church the other day. I admit I did not dress up but when I got there everyone was in a suit & tie or sports coat & tie. When I went to see the pastor for a casual sit down, he was wearing a tie & as I recall a vest.

Whew, none of that for me.

LOL I went in a tee shirt, sweat pants & sneakers.

Thats my standard attire for church.

Im truly not going to make a big issue out of it...there was a time I was a staunch Sunday best dresser, but I really dont see the need for it ..... I'd rather focus in on being comfortable & relaxed when I go to worship.

Me too. Its the only way to go, imo.

 

[Phillip]

Although our pastor is quite fundamentalist and conservative, we are expected to dress the way we would dress if going before a judge in a court-room for trial. In other words, if you can dress that nice for a human judge, you should dress at least the same way for God. I do not disagree with him and because I run the sound, all that work for the church, such as ushers are all expected to wear coat and ties. The only exception is the pastor may remove his jacket when preaching due to the high temperatures we have been having in Oklahoma (110 or so).

He also believes we should stand out from a non-Christian crowd where-ever we go and that includes nose studs, short-shorts and women should be careful they don't dress in a way that causes a man to lust after them. That is for their husband only.

I must say that I have to agree with him because as we tend to move towards liberalism it will not stop until it enters the theology itself.

 

[Friend of God]

Suit and Tie or Blazer and Tie in the Autumn or cooler months. Shirt and tie and nice slacks in the warmer months.


I'm a retired Funeral Director and I used to wear a suit every sunday in case my pager went off and I had to leave. After over 30 years of wearing a suit and tie it's hard to break the habit. :smilewinkgrin:

Not trying to be legalistic, I'm just more comfortable that way.

 

[following-Him]

My husband always wears a tie to church. Most often he will wear a suit and tie but sometimes in the summer he may wear a blazer and grey trousers. Winter is is always a suit and tie.

 

[Jim1999]

Always suit and tie or a clergy collar.

Cheers,

Jim

 

[FR7 Baptist]

EWF...

Whew, none of that for me.

Thats my standard attire for church.

Me too. Its the only way to go, imo.

A properly fitting suit shouldn't be uncomfortable. People who dress like slobs for church show a lax attitude for worship.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

People who dress like slobs for church show a lax attitude for worship.

And your basis for this would be?

 

[StefanM]

A properly fitting suit shouldn't be uncomfortable. People who dress like slobs for church show a lax attitude for worship.

No. A properly fitting suit in 100 degree weather is uncomfortable.