Universal Life Church of Chattanooga

 A congregation of one -you.


Chaplain David Garner is an inter-worldview chaplain who serves at Parkridge Medical Center and serves the community of Chattanooga.

Do you need someone who will listen without judgment? Contact Chaplain David to schedule a free meeting. David provides non-judgmental listening, emotional support and for those that desire it, spiritual support.

You and David will meet together at a local park (typically the Fry Center) if the weather permits, or at the Parkridge Hospital chapel.

David is trained to serve across faiths and worldviews including humanism. David is here to listen, not preach.

Schedule a free meeting today by texting Chaplain David at 615-863-4557. Donations are accepted but not required.


Chaplain David is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church and an associate chaplain through the ULC Seminary.


Legal notice: Chaplains are not a substitute for professional medical assistance or therapy. Chaplains do not provide therapy or professional counseling. Instead, they are trained in psychological first aid and pastoral counseling. If you need immediate assistance for a crisis, please contact the National Crisis hotline at 988 or call 911 in an emergency. Alternatively, access a chaplain at this 24/7 chaplain hotline (888) 651-9311, anytime.





About the Universal Life Church


The ULC believes that every individual is equal, and each member should be free to captain their own spiritual ship. This means welcoming members from across the spectrum of spiritual beliefs, whether Jewish or Atheist, Christian or Hindu, Muslim or Pagan.

Unlike other large religious organizations, we do not require our ministers or congregants to show deference to any central leadership. The ULC very intentionally has no hierarchy, nor does it ask its members to follow arbitrary demands for the sake of tradition, such as taking religious tests.

Woven into this guiding belief is the wider battle for equality and justice the ULC has been proud to spearhead.

Motto: We are all children of the same universe.
Doctrine: Do that which is right.
Goal: A fuller life for everyone.
Objective: Eternal progression.
Slogan: To live and help live.

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