Our Whole Lives (OWL)

What is Our Whole Lives (OWL)?

Our Whole Lives (OWL)- OWL is a series of  sexuality education curricula for six age groups: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, young adults, and adults. The curriculum focuses on accuracy, respect, and responsibility. Classes are led by trained facilitators. These classes are secular (non-religious) and offered separately from Sunday Morning Classes, so all are welcome whatever religious or spiritual beliefs you hold. 

Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: 

  1. human development, 
  2. relationships, 
  3. personal skills, 
  4. sexual behavior, 
  5. sexual health, 
  6. and society and culture. 

Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, Our Whole Lives both provides facts about anatomy and human development and helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality.

For more information on OWL contact owlatUUCT1@gmail.com .

UUCT Spring 2023 OWL Program

Here at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson (UUCT), we are very excited about the upcoming OWL season! Interest in our program from the greater Tucson community reminds us of the importance of high-quality comprehensive sexuality education. OWL is a comprehensive sexuality program that teaches much more than just “sex ed.” This season we will be facilitating the following classes.  The links provide PDF summaries of the curriculum and detailed information.

Class sizes are limited to 15 students in order to maintain a productive and safe environment.

Class Details

“Sr High”: for Youth 15-18 years old and/or in 10-12th Grades [link to OWL Flyer]

  • Dates: Sundays January 28 to May 7 
  • No classes: Feb. 26, March 19, April 9
  • Program Orientation (for parent/guardians)*: January 22 at 12:30-3:30pm
  • Time: 12:30-3:30pm 
  • Location: at UUCT 4831 E. 22nd St
  • Cost: $140

“Jr High”: for Youth 12-14 years old and/or in 7-9th Grades [link to OWL Flyer]

  • Dates: Sundays January 28 to May 7 
  • No classes: Feb. 26, March 19, April 9
  • Program Orientation (for parent/guardians)*: January 22 at 12:30-3:30pm
  • Time: 12:30-3:30pm 
  • Location: at UUCT 4831 E. 22nd St
  • Cost: $140

 *at least one parent/ guardian is required to attend the Program Orientation to view the curriculum and materials.

??Questions?? OwlatUUCT1@gmail.com

Not sure which class will fit your youth best? Reach out and we’ll direct you based on the readiness of your youth!

To Register: 

There are several ways to register

  1. Online registration: 
  1. Via email. Contact us at owlatUUCT1@gmail.com to receive a word/pdf document to print and return.
  2. Download the word/pdf document to print and return to UUCT:  [link to Registration Form]

Payment: We can accept

  1. Checks (made out to UUCT with OWL in the memo)
  2. Credit Card payment via “UUCT’s Online Contributions” webpage — select “OWL Payment” for your payment.

Discounts:  Available for all levels

  • $10 discount for Baja 4 Church members 
  • $20 discount for the second child
  • $20 discount for any family who was enrolled in OWL in Spring 2020

Scholarships are available! Please ask!

Location: All classes will be held at:

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson
4831 East 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85711

 

COVID Policies 

  • Masks are required indoors, and optional outdoors, for all people ages 5+.
  • Eating and drinking will be permitted indoors at Low level when it is over 90 degrees.
  • Religious education and nursery will be outdoors whenever possible and when it is under 90 degrees.
  • Getting vaccinated is part of our covenant with one another and we encourage everyone present at our church to be vaccinated as appropriate for them.