Program Update (as of May 2022): The Our Whole Lives (OWL) program at Eliot Chapel for children and youth remains on hold due to the ongoing COVID-19 health situation. At this time, we hope to resume offering Our Whole Lives for children and youth during the 2022-23 program year (September 2022-May 2023).
For up-to-date information about the Our Whole Lives program at Eliot Chapel, including anticipated program offerings in 2022-23, contact Scott Stewart at scott@eliotchapel.org.
Resources for when Our Whole Lives is on hold
The Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ have assembled a collection of print and online resources for Our Whole Lives (OWL) participants of all ages (children, youth, and adults) which reflect the values of the OWL program, including resources designed to support parents in their roles as primary sexuality educators for their children and youth.
The current list of Our Whole Lives resources for children, youth, and adults can be found here, as well as more specific at-home resource lists for Kindergarten-6th grade AND 7th grade-adult.
Check out When You Can’t Do OWL-Do This (updated in November 2021), which includes possible Our Whole Lives conversations and activities to have by age group. Many of these resources and activities can be explored at home.
NEW RESOURCE (February 2022): Under Your Wing Video Series
The Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ recently released the new Under Your Wing video series for parents of young children (primarily ages 5-7). This video series includes eight (8) short videos by the curricula authors, who are also parents and professional sexuality educators. These videos are designed to support parents as their children's primary sexuality educators.
Topics include bodies, gender, families, babies, consent, and more. Videos include possible dialogue starters, teachable moments, and highlight up-to-date book recommendations on these topics. All videos in Under Your Wing can be accessed free-of-charge. Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to explore the new K-1 Our Whole LIves Resource List, which includes both print and media resources.