09-17-2017
12:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Fireside Room

All families participating in the 7-9 OWL class must attend this Parent Orientation. Space is limited. Register your child online. If you don’t have an InFellowship account, please sign up.

Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a sexuality education program rooted in Unitarian Universalist values. This class for 7-9th graders equips teens with accurate, age-appropriate information to help them make informed decisions about their sexual health and behavior. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, it provides facts about anatomy and human development, as well as helps youth clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. Key topics such as body image, gender and sexual identity, peer pressure, social media, consent and healthy relationships are covered with sensitivity. As the youth explore these themes, facilitators emphasize co-creating a positive and safe group dynamic for all participants.

Key OWL dates to put on your calendar:

–The first (mandatory) Parent Orientation is on September 17th at 12:30 pm in the Fireside Room.

–Classes for 7-9th graders will begin Sunday September 24th, from 1pm to 3:30 pm

The entire program consists of:

2 parent orientations (on 9/17 and 10/22)

6 Sunday afternoon sessions from 1-3:30 pm (on 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12)

1 Saturday Mini-Retreat from 9 am- 4 pm (on 9/30)

2 overnight Retreats starting Friday evening and ending Saturday late afternoon (on 10/27-28 and 11/17-18)

All events are held at UUCB. For a chronological overview of dates, specific locations and program content, see here.

Participants must be able to commit to all the dates above, especially the three retreat dates. Regular attendance is expected. Occasional illnesses or family events may require your child to miss a session. Please remember that the success of this program depends on the community that is built through regular attendance.

Leader:  Stephanie Kroner
(406) 599-6907, stephkroner@hotmail.com