It is good to enjoy the carol services, nativity plays, mince pies and mulled wine, says Jill Segger. But let us not ever mistake them for anything more than a nudge towards the truth.

A theological peace principle rooted in community experience has been presented to Latin American Peace Churches meeting in the Dominican Republic.

Paul Parker, newly appointed as the most senior member of staff among Britain's Quakers, has criticised the government's cuts and said they will increase poverty.

A heterosexual couple have been refused the right to hold a civil partnership at Bristol Register Office. They are part of the Equal Love campaign.