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Our Whole Lives (OWL)

What is the OWL program about?

Our Whole Lives is a series of sexuality education curricula, covering ages K-1 through adult.  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 curriculum for Our Whole Lives was developed by UUA in cooperation with the United Church of Christ. It is based on guidelines established by a national council of health, education, and sexuality professionals.

For general information about the program and curricula, see uua.org/re/owl  and uua.org/re/owl/faq .

What OWL programs are offered through UUFA?

Courses

Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education K-1 Program is a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum that helps children ages five through seven begin the lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and values about identity, relationships, safety and health. OWL affirms that parents are their children’s primary sexuality educators. As such, parents receive HomeLinks after every session. These offer a workshop summary, at-home conversation starters and activities, and suggestions that foster future conversations. 

Details for 2024-25

OWL registration for 7th-9th grade is open!

– The curriculum of the program can be found here.
– The registration link is here:

Cost is $125 for UUFA members and $175 for non-members. Snacks, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are provided.

Please note that your child will not be officially registered until the Permission Form is completed and fees are paid following the mandatory Caregiver Orientation Session, which is held on Wednesday January 8th 6:30-8:30 (sibling childcare can be provided if needed) Payment will be due during the Parent Orientation session.

Program Dates:
1st weekend: January 10th (6-9 pm), January 11th (9 am – 6 pm)
2nd weekend: February 7th (6-9 am), February 8th (9 am – 6 pm)
3rd weekend: March 21st (6-9 pm), March 22nd (9 am-6 pm)
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact OWL advisor Vicki McMacken

For more about the programs at UUFA, contact UUFA’s Director of Religious Exploration Kahla Childers.

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events

Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group on Realm/Connect for updates.

August

  • 23rd – Leadership Summit 9 am to 12 pm Register here. 
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here. 
  • 23rd – Justice Partner–Athens Pride and Queer Collection (APQC)– athenspride.org
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 24th – Book Discussion of UUA Common Read
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  • Diaper Drive All Month
  • 7th – First Sunday Forum:  A New Cause of the Month–The Athens Clarke County Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures
  • 7th – Annual Ingathering worship service
  • 7th – Priceless Sale
  • 7th – Food for Life Class
  • 7th & 8th – Artist Dropoff for Invitational Art Exhibit
  • 9th – Second Lookers
  • 10th – Simple Supper
  • 12-14th – UUFA Gathering at The Mountain! Register soon!
  • 13th – UUFA Justice Partner (AADM) Event–End School to Prison Pipeline Conference
  • 14th – Capital Campaign celebration and Dedication of Fellowship Hall and Social Action Nook 
  • 14th – Book Talks
  • 19th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 20th – Latinxfest, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • 21st – International Day of Peace – A March of Faith in Resistance to Mass Deportation (sponsored by the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition) (Walk from Emmanuel Episcopal, have a ecumenical service at the federal courthouse, and then return.), 2 p.m.
  • 21st – Goddess Group Hosts a Fall Equinox Circle Dance, 2 p.m.
  • 23rd – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (Celebrate Bisexuality Day)

October 

  • All month – LGBT History Month
  •   5th – First Sunday Forum (sponsored by the Earth Ministry Team) featuring Glenn Donnahoe
  • 11th – UUA Day of Observance (National Coming Out Day)
  • 12th – Singing Meditation
  • 12th – Book Talks
  • 14th – Second Lookers
  • 25th – EJC Justice Fest
  • 26th – UUFA Fall Festival
  • 26th – UUA Day of Observance (Intersex Awareness Day)
  • 31st – UUFA Coven Group Covencraft 5:30 p.m.

November

  •  1st – Voces y versos Performance, 7-9
  • 2nd – Singing Meditation
  •  9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  •  9th – Book Talks
  • 11th – Second Lookers
  • 15th-16th – UU GA LAN (Legislative Action Network) Third Annual Conference 
  • 20th – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (TDOR)

Looking for regular meetings? Join groups in Realm/Connect and check the summary on this page to the left.  Don’t know about Realm yet? Contact Meredyth at members at uuathensga.org to learn more.  

Rather see this as a calendar grid? Visit uuathensga.org/calendar .