Our Whole Lives programming 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. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. For these reasons and more, we are proud to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL), a comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education curricula. 

Our Whole Lives recognizes and respects the diversity of participants with respect to biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and disability status in addition to cultural and racial background. The activities and language used throughout the program have been carefully chosen to be as inclusive as possible of this human diversity.

Seven curricula speak to participants' needs, by age group: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, young adults, adults, older adults. At All Souls UU we are offering a different age group every year. 

10th & 12th Grades
Our Whole Lives Class (OWL)
  • Where: All Souls UU Church, 730 N Tejon
  • When: Sundays, at 12:30-2:15 pm, Starting January 25th, for 12 weeks & Mandatory Intro Parent/Guardian Meeting on Sunday, January 18th at 1pm
  • WHOO: Youth in 10th & 12th grades, all genders, all identities – in an all-inclusive classroom
  • What/Why: This curriculum is designed to help youth gain the knowledge, life principles, and skills they need to understand and express their sexuality in holistic, life-enhancing ways.

Like the other Our Whole Lives programs for different age groups, this comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program introduces key topics like values, body image, gender and sexual identity, peer pressure, and healthy relationships with sensitivity and inclusiveness, yet without specifically religious doctrine or reference. We have fun while learning about our bodies and our lives in a safe environment. Youth who take these classes become more informed in facts, leading to better decision-making and healthier lives.

  • HOW: Contact Heather Southard at 719-360-3858 to register

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Heather Southard (she/her)
  • OWL Program Director