South Sudan Council of Churches calls on political leaders to demonstrate true leadership by providing peace and security to all citizens.
The council asks warring parties in the country to lay down their arms for Christmas.
Never take up arms again, now is the time for talking, the council rules.
Move from a culture of violence to a culture of peace, the Council of Churches tells South Sudanese.
The church body says it remains disappointed with the government and SPLM/A-In-Opposition for delaying the peace implementation process.
However, with hope, the Council of Churches wishes South Sudanese happy, holy Christmas and peaceful New Year 2016.