Kurt Hahn's great spiritual legacy was one of participation, of not standing on the sidelines.
His favourite Biblical passage was the parable of the Good Samaritan, which encourages us to cross and challenge all the false boundaries that so often divide peoples of different creed, colour and country.
Exploring faith at Gordonstoun is fun, challenging and, we hope, rewarding. We are fortunate in having two very special but very different places of worship, St Christopher's and the Michael Kirk.
We are also developing the services we provide for our Muslim students.
St Christopher's
The whole school meets in St Christopher's at the start of each day, except Sundays. Students take part in a varied programme and weekly hymn practice.
On Sundays, visiting preachers address the school in St Christopher's. In the Spring Term pupils are prepared for confirmation at a joint service of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Church of Scotland service. Provision is also made for students to attend Sunday Mass locally.
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The Michael Kirk
The Michael Kirk is the original estate chapel. Its quiet intimacy provides for very atmospheric Sunday morning communion services and mid-week candlelit complines.
The Kirk is also a place where many go to write their prayers and remember those closest to them.
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Worship for Muslim students
Last Ramadan we took a group to Aberdeen Mosque for Friday prayers.
They later reported back to the rest of the school in Chapel, explaining how they maintain the integrity of their own faith in a foreign land.
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