Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a lifespan, comprehensive sexuality education program, created jointly by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the United Church of Christ. Our Whole Lives helps individuals make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior and equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas:
- Human development
- Relationships
- Personal skills
- Sexual behavior
- Sexual health
- Society and culture
Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but also helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.
The Our Whole Lives values are:
- Self Worth
- Sexual Health
- Responsibility
- Justice and Inclusivity
Eliot Unitarian Chapel currently offers the Our Whole Lives program to children & youth in the grade levels on a rotating basis. Below are the current Our Whole Lives programs being offered, and when we next anticipate each program taking place (this is subject to change):
- Kindergarten-1st (anticipated in winter/spring of 2017-18)
- 4th-5th Grade (unknown when this program will next be offered)
- 7th-9th Grade (anticipated winter/spring 2018-19)
Please note that due to the nature and content of the Our Whole Lives program, participation is limited to children and youth who are officially registered and actively participating in the Religious Education program, or children and youth whose parents are pledging church members.
For more information about the Our Whole Lives program, please contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.
