Our Whole Lives (OWL)

“To offer sexuality education in a congregation is to acknowledge that sexuality is simply too important, too beautiful and too potentially dangerous to be ignored in a religious community.” -Rev. Cynthia Breen

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bozeman and Pilgrim Congregational Church together offer Our Whole Lives to children and adults in our congregations. Our two denominations collaborated to create this many level comprehensive sexuality education program. Our Whole Lives trained facilitators provide accurate information for families and congregations to support learning about sexuality and healthy decision-making in affirming and positive settings. 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: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. 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.

Four levels of Our Whole Lives are designed for children in grades K-1, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12; programs are also available for Young Adults and Adults.

Visit http://www.uua.org/owl/ to learn more about this wonderful educational program.

 

Upcoming OWL, Reproductive Health and Relationship Classes

Currently we are looking to organize youth programs for multiple grade levels. These programs will be abbreviated programs lasting 6-8 weeks and meeting for 1-2 hours depending on the age of participants. All of the program offerings are age appropriate, medically accurate, inclusive, and encourages youth to reflect on their own values with trusted adults. 

Program topics for grade levels: 

K-1: Our Wonderful Bodies, Body Boundaries, How Babies Begin, Pregnancy and Birth, Welcoming a Baby to the Family

4th/5th: Friendship and Family, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Puberty, Conception, Health and Safety, Communication Skills

7th/8th: In partnership with Haven and Bridgercare, UUFB encourages youth to sign up for ‘Beyond the Birds and the Bees’.  

Reproductive Anatomy, Body Image, Healthy Relationships, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraception, Boundaries & Consent, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Social Media and Internet

High School: In partnership with Haven and Bridgercare, UUFB encourages youth to sign up for ‘MASH (Montana Advocates for Sexual Health and Healthy Relationships)’. Late September- November Consent, LGBTQIA2S+ Allyship, Healthy Relationships, Bystander Intervention, Advocacy/Supporting someone experiencing dating and/or sexual violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraception, Media Literacy and Online Safety

Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult : Sexuality and Values, Sexuality and Spirituality, Sexuality and Relationships, Sexual Diversity, Sexuality and Family, Sexuality and Aging

Before each program there will be an informational meeting for parents and participants to learn more about the program structure and ask questions. 

 

We are open for enrollment:

If you are interested in signing your child up for a program, please fill out this form. 

Once 10 participants express interest in joining a program, we will reach out and begin working to find times and dates that work for the majority of interested participants.

If you have questions about Our Whole Lives or would like to become a volunteer, please contact us.