The subject of the fourth “Crisis of Conscience” book talk for the 08/28/2018 Rising Great Falls gathering will be the Fascist Anti-Government Movement from the end of the Vietnam Conflict to the recent meeting held in Helsinki by Presidents Trump… Read More ›
Events
Happy 83rd Birthday to Social Security!
August 14th marks the 83rd anniversary of the passing of Social Security, our great social safety net, keeping millions of Americans out of poverty. Come celebrate the anniversary of this historic milestone and see how you can get in involved… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins Discusses Challenges Immigrants Face
Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins was the guest speaker at the Great Falls Rising July meeting, held Tuesday night (July 31st) at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Wilmot spoke of the challenges faced when his home country, Liberia, became politically… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins speaks to GFR on July 31
Over 75 people attended Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins’s presentation at GFR’s July Gathering. Mayor Bob Kelly introduced Mayor Collins. An informative evening!
Crisis of Conscience III – Aart Dolman July 31st at 5:15.
GFR will present its third book review on issues of importance to our up-coming election. Prior to GFR’s July 31st Gathering featuring Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins speaking about his personal experience as an immigrant, Aart will review two books on… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins of Helena to Speak at Great Falls Rising Gathering in July
Updated: The July gathering for Great Falls Rising has revised start times due to the State Fair. Our featured guest, Wilmot Collins, the recently-elected mayor of Helena, Montana, will begin 6:00 pm. The monthly gathering is at the Parish Hall… Read More ›
Border Cry! July 19th at 6:00pm!
Join us for an evening of live music and positive action at the 1st United Methodist Church, 610 2nd Ave. N, with The Lucky Valentines and Peter and Molly Wilson. These local musicians will share songs and stories inspired by… Read More ›
Pictures from the Trump Rally on July 5th
Civil…and not so civil…discourse at the Trump rally held in Great Falls on Thursday, July 5th. Great Falls Rising got a mention in the press also for participating at the protest. Check out The Electric for more great pictures.
Panel Discussion Held on the Effect of Federal Trade Policies on Montana Economy
The June Great Falls Rising gathering focused on trade issues and policies that affect our state. The panel discussion included Eric Somerfeld from the Montana Farmers Union, Shane Etzwiler from the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce and Bob Funk from… Read More ›
Democratic Candidates Forum Well Attended
Approximately 170 people attended the forum for candidates running for the Democratic seat for the U.S. House election for Montana this fall. The event was about 90 minutes long and was recorded for later viewing. Audio was also captured and… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising Hosts Forum on May 14th with Democratic Congressional Candidates
With the primary election less than a month away, Great Falls area voters will have a chance to compare the Democratic candidates for Congress as they address the issues in a forum hosted by Great Falls Rising on Monday, May… Read More ›
Interfaith Prayer Circle Held at the Civic Center
The rally was held at 5:30 pm Thursday evening, April 19th, in front of the Civic Center in response to a guest speaker at the Set Free Church later in the evening. The guest speaker was with the extremist group… Read More ›
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