On October 23, the website of China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released a State Council announcement on the appointment and removal of national officials. Duan Yijun was appointed as the director of the National Religious Affairs Administration and will no longer serve as deputy head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.

The symposium "Re-exploring Humanity in the Technological Age: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue in Theological Anthropology," organized by the Chinese Theological Association and the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies, will take place on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., both on-site and online.

In Zhanghe Village, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, a humble Christian couple is making their own contribution to rural revitalization. Guided by their faith and the principle of "glorifying God and serving others," they have taken root in the countryside, dedicating themselves to developing the green food industry.

From October 13 to 16, the Social Service Department of CCC&TSPM held its sixth workshop on church public health and safety in Ji'nan City, Shandong Province.

The 2025 "Christian Charity Day," themed "Rooted in Love, Bearing the Fruit of Mercy," was observed nationwide on October 18–19, the third Saturday and Sunday of October each year. Churches across China preached on the same theme during Sunday worship and dedicated their offerings to local charitable initiatives, demonstrating Christ's love through tangible acts of compassion.

On October 18, the youth fellowship of Huxi Church in Shanghai held a revival meeting themed "God Is My Dependence," bringing together young Christian brothers.

Heilongjiang Theological Seminary held its 2025 Thanksgiving Holy Communion service on the evening of October 16, uniting faculty, students, and staff in worship. Centered on Psalm 84:5–8, Teacher Li Jian preached on “From Tears to Springs—Grace Along the Journey of Faith.” This photo collection captures the solemn moments of reflection, prayer, and communion as the seminary community gave thanks for God’s abiding grace.

Chengqu Church in Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, will host a charity sale of calligraphy and paintings on October 18–19.

From October 7 to 10, a five-member delegation from the National Association of YMCAs of China, along with representatives from the Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an YMCAs, visited Kitakyushu, Japan, to attend the 2025 China-Japan YMCA Liaison Committee Meeting.

From October 10 to 11, the Second Think Tank Forum on Religious Work convened in Guangzhou, Guangdong, which focused on the achievements and experiences in systematically advancing the Sinicization of religions, law-based management of religious affairs, and enhancing the capacity for religious administration.