Faith and Climate Action Montana

08/15/2023

HUGE, HISTORIC, AMAZING news from Helena today! 🥳👏💥

Judge Kathy Seeley in the First Judicial District Court of Montana ruled wholly in favor of the 16 youth plaintiffs in Held v. State of Montana, declaring that the state of Montana violated the youth’s constitutional rights, including their rights to equal protection, dignity, liberty, health and safety, and public trust, which are all predicated on their right to a clean and healthful environment.

This is a HUGE win for our shared climate and for Montanans of all ages. We are moved by these words from Our Children's Trust's () Executive Director, Julia Olson:

"As fires rage in the West, fueled by fossil fuel pollution, today’s ruling in Montana is a game-changer that marks a turning point in this generation’s efforts to save the planet from the devastating effects of human-caused climate chaos. This is a huge win for Montana, for youth, for democracy, and for our climate. More rulings like this will certainly come.”

We are so grateful for the youth plaintiffs, attorneys, staff, family members, volunteers, and supporters who made this lawsuit possible, and for Judge Seeley for recognizing and upholding these young people’s right to a livable climate. We continue to stand with the plaintiffs and we joyfully celebrate this decision with all Montanans. We also celebrate the nationwide media coverage this case generated, the innumerable climate conversations the case continues to inspire, and the climate science and stories that are now enshrined in public record as a result of the trial.

Onward ✊

[Read the full article at bit.ly/flc-heldverdict]

06/06/2023

🌎🌍🌏 Join us on June 19th! Faith and Climate Action Montana will be in Helena alongside Montana Interfaith Power and Light and others in our community to support the plaintiffs in the Held v. State of Montana case! We'll be carpooling there and back. 🌎🌍🌏

🌎🌍🌏 Join us in Helena on June 19th to support the youth plaintiffs, expert witnesses, and the attorneys in the Held v. State of Montana case!

Can't make it on the 19th? Show up on another day or watch via livestream - more information coming soon on how to do that! Hope to see you there! 🌎🌍🌏

05/20/2023

📣📣📣Montana Youth are Making Climate Justice History!

This June, the eyes of the world will be on Montana as 16 young climate leaders bring the first ever constitutional climate trial, and first ever children’s climate trial, in U.S. history to the First Judicial District Court in Helena.

🌎🌎🌎 Faith and Climate Action Montana stands in solidarity with these young Montanans! 🌎🌎🌎

Join us in supporting the Held v. State of Montana youth plaintiffs as they seek to protect their constitutional right to a safe climate in Montana’s courts this June:

SAVE THE DATES: Trial will be from June 12-23, 2023 in Helena!

SPREAD THE WORD: Share this post to spread the word about this groundbreaking youth-led climate case. Urge everyone you know to SAVE THE DATES today for their historic trial - especially if they live in or near Helena and can attend trial in-person!

STAY TUNED: Follow our partners at Our Children’s Trust at and join their online mailing list at youthvgov.org/join to stay up-to-date on trial developments, activities, and events, including how YOU can take action to support these young plaintiffs in-person and online!

Toward climate justice in Montana!

05/17/2023

TODAY @ 12 noon and 6PM

Join us for a presentation from CSKT Tribal Chairman,Tom McDonald, as he presents "Cultivating Our Natural Resources: The CSKT Vision of Land, Wildlife, Watersheds, and Forests for the Future."

Both presentation times will be at Headwaters Foundation and Confluence Center in Missoula. But there is a Zoom option as well!

Join via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87853619819?pwd=UmVjUTNiNFdOTGFpdkEra3FwNWZGdz09

04/24/2023

TONIGHT @ 6PM!

Hybrid Event
GoodWorks Place: 129 W. Alder Street, Missoula, MT
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87853619819?pwd=UmVjUTNiNFdOTGFpdkEra3FwNWZGdz09

Join us to hear from Dr. Christopher Preston from the University of Montana regarding his new book, "Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals."

There will be some books available for purchase and some finger foods as well.

We hope you'll join us either in-person or online!

04/20/2023

Monday at 6pm!

We will have Dr. Christopher Preston sharing about his new book and his experiences while writing and researching, "Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals."

This will be a hybrid event. The Zoom ID is 878 5361 9819. If coming in person, we will be at GoodWorks on 129 W. Alder St. in Missoula.

There will some books available for purchase and signing. BRING CASH!!!

See you Monday evening!

04/08/2023

Our next event is April 24th @ 6PM with Dr. Christopher Preston from University of Montana's Philosophy Department! He will be sharing insights and experiences about his new book, "Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think About Animals."

The event will be at GoodWorks on W. Alder St. in Missoula.

You'll also be able to join virtually through ZOOM! We'll share that link next week!

We hope to see you all there!

04/05/2023

TONIGHT!!!

Come hear Bob Quinn present, "Regenerative Organic Farming: Cultivating Practices to Heal Our Land, Our Community, and Our Planet"
When: 6pm
Where: Gallagher Building, Room 123 at the University of Montana
To stream his presentation, use the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87853619819...
Contact us with any questions!
**Please note this a rescheduled event from earlier this year.**