In some conservative denominations (such as the Free Church) it is still very common for ladies to wear hats to attend worship and all wear fairly formal clothes, but in most congregations (especially of the Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church) there is increasing diversity - the social pressure for ladies to wear hats is greatly reduced compared with the 1950s. In some congregations the vast majority of worshippers will be casually dressed.
The Church of Scotland does not have any congregations in the USA. There are, however, many NY congregations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - the sister church of the Church of Scotland.
in Scotland
The largest religion in Scotland is the various Christian denominations. The largest Christian denomination is the Protestant church, represented by the "Church of Scotland" and the smaller "Free Church of Scotland". The Protestant churches are mainly "presbyterian". The other main Christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church. There are also some Anglicans and Baptists among the Christian denominations. The other religions include Islam, Jewish and Hindu, perhaps around 5% of the population together.
The residence of a minister of the Free Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland Offices was created in 1909.
Church of Scotland Guild was created in 1887.
The Church of Scotland traces its origins to the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century when John Knox played a significant role in establishing a Presbyterian form of church government. This led to the formation of the Church of Scotland as a national church in 1560.
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland was created in 1690.
The Church of Scotland does not grant annulments of marriages. It is, however, possible for someone who is divorced to be remarried in the Church of Scotland (subject to the permission of the Minister of the local parish church).
United Free Church of Scotland was created in 1900.
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland was created in 1893.
Book of Discipline - Church of Scotland - was created in 1581.