...gathering in Parliament where Baroness Cox presented the prizes gained by pupils from schools across Britain in the 2014 Schools Bible Project. This was our 25th annual Project and it was, as always, a real delight to meet the young people and their families and teachers. It was a very happy day.
In the Project - open to pupils at all secondary schools in Britain - pupils are invited to imagine themselves present at one of the great events in the life of Christ. They are given six events from which to choose - the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, the Raising of Jairus' Daughter, the Crucifixion, the encounter with Mary Magdalene on Easter morning...every essay is read and prizes are awarded. Top prizewinners come to London to receive their awards from Baroness Cox, who is one of our Trustees. They are given a tour of Parliament, and Tea...
This is an ecumenical venture, organised by Christian Projects, a fine example of Christians working together.
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