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Celebrate St. Andrew's Day: Kirkin' o' the Tartan & Evening Prayer Service

Embrace your Scottish heritage and honor St. Andrew with a lively service. Enjoy music, food, and fellowship in a historic church.

In this image in the center it looks like a church, and also there are some crosses. At the bottom...
In this image in the center it looks like a church, and also there are some crosses. At the bottom there are some trees, pole and some wires, at the top there is sky.

Celebrate St. Andrew's Day: Kirkin' o' the Tartan & Evening Prayer Service

St. Andrew & St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church in Alexandria, VA, is hosting a unique service on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Kirkin' o' the Tartan and Evening Prayer service celebrates St. Andrew's Day, honouring St. Andrew, one of Jesus' disciples and Scotland's patron saint.

The event encourages attendees to embrace their Scottish heritage by wearing kilts and bringing their tartans. The service will feature a blessing of these Scottish tartans and a lively performance by a bagpiper, accompanied by other Scottish music. Following the service, a reception will offer Scottish foods and beverages, providing an opportunity for fellowship and celebration.

The church, located at 402 E. Monroe Avenue, just one block off Mount Vernon Avenue, welcomes all to join in this special commemoration. Despite extensive searches, no information was found about the founder or first pastor of this historic church.

Mark your calendars for November 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM, as St. Andrew & St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church invites you to celebrate St. Andrew's Day with a Kirkin' o' the Tartan and Evening Prayer service. Don't forget to don your kilts and bring your tartans for a memorable evening of Scottish culture and community.

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