Our Whole Lives (OWL): Honest, accurate information about sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. For these reasons and more, we are proud to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL), a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula for use in both secular settings and faith communities.
We have volunteers who are trained to teach OWL for grades K-1, 4-5, 7-9, 10-12 and adult), and rotate through which levels are taught each year. You can reach out to the Director of Religious Exploration, Carney McRae, to be placed on an interest list.
OWL 7-9 will be offered starting October 19, 2025 - register by October 5th - space is limited.
OWL 4-5 will be offered starting January 11, 2026 - register by December 28, 2025
OWL 10-12 will be offered starting in October - we need 8 youth and will set dates soon. Sessions will be offered on Sunday afternoons two to three times per month. Prerequisite - youth has taken OWL 7-9 or has permission of facilitators. Contact dre@uurockland.org if you are interested.
OWL K-1 will be offered again in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027