A Glasgow minister has boldly gone where no has gone before - by conducting a funeral dressed as Captain Kirk for a man whose life revolved around Star Trek.

The amazing gesture by Springburn Parish Church's Rev Brian Casey took place on Friday morning for the funeral of Michael Hendry, known as Mikey.

Rev Casey channelled his inner Trekkie by wearing a yellow shirt with the iconic Starfleet delta insignia to conduct the service at Maryhill Crematorium.

He also greeted mourners with the Vulcan salute hand gesture.

Michael Hendry

The 35-year-old’s coffin was adorned with Star Trek memorabilia including a plush toy depicting his favourite character, Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Some of the 50 mourners wore Star Trek badges and when Mikey’s coffin passed behind the curtain, Rev Casey uttered Picard’s famous catchphrase, “Engage”.

William Shatner played the real Captain Kirk

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The minister said: “Mikey had learning difficulties and did not get out the house much and his life revolved round Star Trek.

“He watched it endlessly every day and owned everything you could imagine – clothing, posters, figurines, DVDS.

“So his family wanted a service that reflected his life in a positive way.

“The request for a Star Trek themed service via a funeral director touched my heart because Mick had a difficult life in terms of the cards he was dealt and I am a bit of a Trekkie myself.

“I know some of the theology behind Star Trek and I thought it was an interesting challenge and an excellent way to mark the life of a man who warmed the hearts of his community.”

Mr Casey said the family, who referenced his love for the sci-fi franchise in a poem that was read out during the service, were delighted when they saw he was wearing a Star Trek shirt.

He said: "They were very pleased with the service because it was so personal.

“I ended it with the immortal words ‘Live Long and Prosper’ and got a round of applause which was nice.”

Mikey's sister, Melissa Hendry, said he would have "loved" the ceremony.

She said: "He was a big Star Trek fan so the service was very personal - it was just so Michael. It was a great service."

Through its parish system, the church seeks to serve all the people of Scotland and not just members.

Kirk ministers, who tailor funeral services to individual personal needs, do not charge fees.

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