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This October brought two major global Christian gatherings that highlighted how unity and mission are shaping the future of the worldwide church. In Egypt, the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order renewed the vision of visible Christian unity through the commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, inviting churches to deepen fellowship across traditions. Meanwhile, the 14th World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly refocused the global evangelical movement on its core missionary calling: “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” Evangelical leaders urged churches to recover evangelistic passion and prepare for a decisive decade of witness.
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Marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, the conference brought together around 400 delegates from diverse Christian traditions under the theme "Where Now for Visible Unity?" – a question framing urgent dialogue on faith, mission, and solidarity amid global crises.
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On October 28, the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order concluded in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, with the blessing from His Holiness Pope Tawadros II of the Coptic Orthodox Church and the call to take action and witness.
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On October 30, the 14th General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance concluded in Seoul with the inauguration of Botrus Mansour as the new WEA Secretary General, the election of Godfrey Yogarajah as the new Chairman of the International Council, and the addition of 10 new members to the International Council.
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Rev. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life and founder of Saddleback Church in the United States, urged churches around the world to unite in spreading the gospel to every nation by 2033—the two-thousandth anniversary of Christianity—following the example of Christ.
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The 2025 "Christian Charity Day," themed "Rooted in Love, Bearing the Fruit of Mercy," was observed nationwide on October 18–19, with churches across China preaching on the same theme during Sunday worship and dedicating their offerings to local charitable initiatives.
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The 2025 Revised Public Security Administration Punishments Law of the People's Republic of China will take effect on January 1, 2026. The revised law introduces explicit administrative penalties for "illegal religious activities" based on the existing provisions.
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From October 13 to 14, China and UN Women co-hosted the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing. I recall with joy the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women and its parallel NGO Forum held in Beijing thirty years ago, in 1995.
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The memorial service of Eileen Crossman, daughter of the "Apostle to Lisu People" James Outram Fraser and author of Mountain Rain, who passed away at the age of 92 on September 21, was held on October 10 at Lansdowne Church in southern England.
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Jointly organized by Christian Business Men's Connection Macau and the Union of Christian Evangelical Churches in Macau, the 11th Macau National Morning Prayer gathering drew more than 200 Christians and community leaders at the Macau Tower.
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A meeting marking the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Beijing on October 25, the first Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration. Rev. Xu Xiaohong, chairperson of the National TSPM, was invited to attend.
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During this festive season, churches across China organized various activities to strengthen believers in truth, deepen fellowship, serve their communities, and engage young believers with creative programs—reflecting the joyful and vibrant spirit of the holidays.
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In northern China, a family has followed Christ for nearly a century, raising preachers for four generations—a living witness to the enduring faith of countless believers and to God’s hand that never shortens.
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On October 18, Longgang Church in Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, held a thanksgiving worship service and celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of the resumption of worship services and the 113th anniversary of its founding.
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The Protestant churches of China have been growing like a new sprout breaking through the soil since the resumption of gatherings in the 1980s, but this splendid original scene seems to have been shadowed, and church development appears to have reached a growth ceiling.
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Introduced by Western missionaries in the 19th century, the Harvest Festival Service was embraced by Chinese churches, resonating with local harvest traditions in the agrarian society. Revived since the 1980s, it now flourishes with vibrant Chinese cultural expressions.
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The National Day holiday brought a pause to the daily routine. The break offered Christians a rare chance to step away from the ordinary order of life—to pause, adjust, and reestablish balance.
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