U. U. Congregation of Woodstock Opens Award Winning Sexuality Program to Area Youth
Beginning the second week of January the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Woodstock, 221 Dean Street, will offer the award winning sexuality education program “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) to 6th and 7th grade level students.
“Because this is such a unique and worthwhile program, we would like to extend the offer to students in the wider community,” said Religious Education Director Sam Jones. “Space is limited, but we can accommodate seven or eight additional students.”
Unlike traditional sexuality curricula which mostly focus on the mechanics and physicality of sexuality, OWL includes the values of self-worth, sexual health, responsibility, justice and inclusivity for all genders. It addresses moral dilemmas and peer pressure when it comes to making wise choices in various life predicaments.
The OWL curriculum was jointly developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ but does not include religious instruction. The program is widely used not only in the two denominations, but in secular settings as well.
The program is being offered in Woodstock at no charge, but the purchase of the book will be necessary. There is also an optional Parent Manual that compliments the course and encourages open discussion within families.
To receive an information packet call the church office at 815 338-0731 or e-mail office@uucofwoodstock.org with your mailing information.