WCC news: Webinar will explore churches’ roles in misinformation and disinformation

A webinar co-organised by the World Council of Churches and the World Association for Christian Communication on 5 December will explore how churches can seek and serve the truth in the age of social media and digital communication. Photo: AlbinHillert/WCC 22 November 2023 Participants will learn about the ways “fake news” is spread. Through case studies and investigative journalism, panelists will share about the reality of disinformation and misinformation and its impact. Discussion will focus on how churches have been involved – and what more they can do to prevent the spread of misleading and inaccurate news. The webinar will also provide a basis for future engagement of the churches on this topic.  The December 5 webinar is supported by the German Foreign Office and builds on previous work such as “Communication for Social Justice in a Digital Age.” Webinar Tuesday, December 5, 13:00-14:30 CET (Geneva) Register here Learn more about this event See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland