South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society

Our Whole Lives (OWL)

We are excited to offer the Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education curriculum to 7th-9th grade youth starting in January, 2023!

  • Dates of classes: January 8 – April 2
  • Days and Times: Sundays, 12:30-3:00pm
  • Location: SVUUS –6876 S. Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights– in the High School room in the annex (west building)
  • Mandatory parent meeting: January 8, 12:30-2:00
  • All youth will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID prior to the first class, including boosters; proof of vaccination should be presented at the mandatory parent meeting
  • Registration fee (to be paid at the mandatory parent meeting)
  • $75/$50 for those affiliated with SVUUS/Holladay United Church of Christ
  • Scholarships are available

Registration Deadline is December 15th!

Please fill out this form if you are interested. If you have more than one youth in the appropriate age group, please fill out one form for each youth. We look forward to working with you and your youth!

Brenda Thomas, OWL Coordinator for SVUUS
Robb Carlson, DRE for SVUUS

For support in talking with your children and teens about human sexuality, check out this article: Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators.

Founded in 1999, OWL is a collaboration between the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association.

OWL covers human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health, and society and culture. It contains no religious references or doctrine.

OWL is used in faith communities as well as by public, charter, and private schools; after-school programs; youth groups; home schoolers; colleges; and groups in other settings.

OWL classes are taught by trained volunteers following a set curriculum. For more information, click here.

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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.