East Shore Our Whole Lives (ESUC-OWL) offers local programs in the nationally recognized Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality curriculum. Our programs are offered by trained volunteers and staff who:
- Attend a 2.5-day training in OWL facilitation, online or in person. For more information about the curriculum, please see the UUA page, uua.org/re/owl.
- Participate in a thorough background check
- Facilitate one session of developmentally appropriate classes for kids in K-1st, 4th& 5th, 7th-9th, 10th-12th grades or adults ages 18-35, 35-50, or 50+. Time commitments vary by age group; see schedules on our web page for current dates and times. esuc.org/owl
The OWL facilitator training online is $350. In person trainings run higher to training (include travel, room, and board). These fees can be covered by the congregation or member and are considered an investment in both the trainer and host congregation. The congregation provides a copy of the OWL curriculum for all facilitators.
Good facilitator candidates are:
- Committed to values-based, comprehensive sexuality education.
- Comfortable with their own sexuality.
- Comfortable with the specific age group they plan to facilitate and its developmental needs.
- Anti-bias aware and willing to continue educating themselves.
- Advocates for sexual health and safety.
- Dedicated team members and facilitators.
Interested in learning more?
For more information about the East Shore OWL program, please contact our Director of Religious Education at [email protected].
by Amanda Uluhan, Director of Religious Education