Woodlands Educational Initiative

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we highlight Woodlands Educational Initiative’s part in restoring biodiversity as an act of reconciliation with the land and Traditional Indigenous Worldview. This work is deeply rooted in the Hebrew mandate to “work” (Avad) and “keep” (Shamar), terms meaning “to serve” and “to guard.” By honoring these ancient roles, we combat the 33% reduction in public plant breeding programs and recommit to our sacred duty as caretakers of a living, diverse planet.

04/13/2026

Osiyo! Our final Cherokee Language Class Practice & Refresher before Class starts is Wednesday, April 15 at 6 PM.

Join our Cherokee Language Class by filling out the form in the link in our profile. Class begins Saturday, April 18th!

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Please join us using the following form which is also in our profile. https://woodlandsgathering.org/registration

We are pleased to welcome back, Ms. Lou Jackson from Robinsonville, NC for our fourth annual Cherokee Language Class April 18th, April 25th and May 2nd. Classes begin each Saturday at 9 AM and last until 12 noon. Tuition is $75.00 per student per course. Study materials and lunch are included.

Ms. Jackson is a first-language speaker, meaning Cherokee is her native tongue. She has taught Cherokee for several years at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, TN. She is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian (EBCI).

04/08/2026

Join us for round 2 of our Cherokee Language Class Refresher and Practice tonight at 6 PM.

04/03/2026

Memorial Powwow in Chattanooga, TN.

03/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our workshop today! If you would like to learn more, please email [email protected]. ✉️

03/27/2026

📣 Hello again friends! We invite you to follow our new Woodlands Gathering page! facebook.com/woodlandsgatheringchurch

This is where we will post information and content directly related to the Woodlands Gathering Church. Thanks again for joining us and be sure to like and follow Woodlands Gathering's new page!

facebook.com/woodlandsgatheringchurch

03/27/2026

📣 Hello friends! You may have noticed over the past few months the use of a new logo. We have officially created a non-profit organization known as Woodlands Educational Initiative (WEI) to oversee community engagement initiatives of Woodlands Gathering Church (WG). It is the mission of WEI to engage the local community though indigenous cultural preservation and education. This page will become the primary platform for making announcements regarding information and events relevant to WEI.

We will be setting up a new page for Woodlands Gathering Church and encourage you follow it as soon as it is available. We will post information and content directedly related to the Woodlands Gathering Church. Thanks again for joining us! We will post an announcement again soon and please be sure to follow Woodlands Gathering's new page!

12/23/2025

Christmas is about the presence of God with us: the incarnation of the God-Man Jesus Christ! We have hope because Christ has come. We have hope because this same Christ has promised to return. Come celebrate hope with us this Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6:00 PM
9966 Lovell Rd. Soddy Daisy, TN

12/19/2025

Make plans to join us Christmas Eve at 6:00 PM for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
9966 Lovell Rd. Soddy Daisy, TN.