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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.

Upcoming

Here are all the events, meetings, and other happenings open to all for May and June. For details of these meetings, look to the left! Remember to join your groups in Realm/Connect to receive direct updates and last minute schedule changes.

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

June

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

  • 1st – 
    • First Sunday Forum
    • Social Justice Action Team Business Meeting
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Let’s Make Pride Posters
  • 4th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  •  5th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  •  6th – Art Exhibit Reception, 5-7 p.m.
  •  7th – Anton Flores from Casa Aletnera workshop – Midwives of Justice: Hospitality and Resistance in an Era of Mass Deportation (at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church)
  •  7th – Pride Parade and Pride Festival (downtown Athens)
  • 11th – Morton Theatre Worship Service, led by Rev. Pippin 6:30 p.m., Hot Corner Celebration (UUFA Choir & Drum groups will not meet. All are invited to attend the service instead.)
  • 12th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Racial Justice Team
  • 13th – Book signing for Rev. Brandan Robertson’s forthcoming book, Queer and Christian: Reclaiming Our Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table (SJAT + Alphabet Fam sponsoring)
  • 15th –
    • Third Sunday Forum: Meet Your Justice Partner: AADM
    • Peace Advocacy Team 
    • Historical Jesus Book Discussion
    • Goddess Group
  • 18th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Simple Supper (3rd Wednesday this month only!)
    • Chalice Choir
  • 19th –
    • Tai Chi Flow Class
    • Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival (an AADM Justice Partner event)
  • 20th – Summer Solstice Celebration in Song and Dance
  • 22nd –
    • Compassionate Presence in Times of Strain, a Pastoral Care Team Workshop open to all, 1-3 p.m.
    • Alphabet Family
  • 23rd – Earth Ministry Team
  • 25th –
    • Morning Meditation
    • Palms of Fire Weekly Drum Circle
    • Chalice Choir
  • 26th – Tai Chi Flow Class
  • 29th – Journeys Newcomers’ Class

Below are highlights of upcoming special events.

Regular monthly events will be added in mid-June. 

July

  • 19th – Lead with Love: Leadership that Meets the Moment A Cluster Event offered by the UUA Southern Region at UUFA. Register here. 
  • 20th – New Member Recognition

August

  • 17th – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026) (9 a.m.-noon)
  • 24th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

November

  • 9th – start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church