Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program

Registration will open on April 1.

Class Offerings:

• K–1 (8-week class)
  Parent/child orientation: August 23
  Class schedule: Sundays, 3:00–4:00 PM
• Grades 4–6 (10-week class)
  Parent orientation: October 24, 3:00–5:00 PM
  Class schedule: Sundays, 3:00–4:15 PM
• Grades 7–9 (16-week class)
  Parent/child orientation: January 10, 3:00–5:00 PM
  Class schedule: Sundays, 3:00–5:00 PM

Enrollment:
Each class requires a minimum of 5 students and is capped at 12 students to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment. We encourage families to reserve their spot early to secure availability. Please note that if the minimum enrollment is not met, the class will not be able to run.

Cost:

• $150 for non-members
• $100 for members
  A limited number of scholarships are available. We encourage families to reach out regarding financial assistance so that all youth have access to this important program.

About Our Whole Lives (OWL):
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive, age-appropriate, and values-based sexuality education program developed in partnership by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the United Church of Christ (UCC).

OWL supports healthy development by providing accurate information, fostering self-awareness, and encouraging thoughtful decision-making. The program helps young people build a strong foundation of respect—for themselves and others—while exploring topics such as relationships, communication, boundaries, and identity in a safe, inclusive, and faith-informed environment.

All classes are held at First Universalist Church of Denver and take place on Sundays.

Any questions please reach out to our FFRE Team Letitia Henderson or Naomi Blackwood.

Our whole lives is a guided class for age appropriate, values based, comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula for use in both secular settings and faith communities, created in partnership by the UUA and UCC. OWL helps to provide honest, accurate information about sexuality that 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. This curriculum includes interactive workshops and activities that engage participants, while step-by-step instructions for program planners and facilitators help ensure success.

Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, OWL provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality.

Teaching about age-appropriate sexual education can save lives. The state of Colorado does not require schools to teach about sexual education or HIV. OWL not only covers topics surrounding sex, relationships, and decision making around both; OWL also helps to instill values in our children and youth such as:

• Self Worth
• Sexual Health
• Responsibility
• Justice
• Consent
• Inclusivity