Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality program that is offered by three trained facilitators for 7th-9th graders this year. The curriculum speaks to participants’ needs today and helps prepare them for a healthy and meaningful tomorrow in an environment that is open, honest, and safe. UU Lansing is proud of our long tradition of offering OWL about every other year, and the youth who have attended find it a powerful and informative program as they prepare for adulthood.

There are two requirements for families to enroll their youth this year:

Please register your family for OWL (and any other programs for children and youth) using this link:  https://uulansing.breezechms.com/form/LFD2324

…and then plan on joining us at the mandatory OWL Parent/Guardian Orientation. It is essential that you understand and support your youths’ participation. Because of the sensitive nature of the material to be presented, and the fact that we want you to be fully informed, all custodial parents or guardians are required to attend the orientation. Parent/guardian attendance at the orientation session and signed permission are prerequisites for any youth participating in this program.

We ask you to not attend with your youth, as there will be "spoilers." Youth may wait in the Social Hall and Atrium until class begins at 10:30 in the same room as the orientation.

A strong commitment to the program is required of each family—both the youth and their supportive adults. Regular attendance is essential for building and maintaining the trust, safety, and openness within the group and for the experience of the participants. In addition, each element of the program is important to the comprehensive approach.

The first official session of OWL will begin immediately following this orientation. The class begins promptly at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 12:00 noon. We need to have orientation completed and permission slips signed before a youth can join the session. 

We are excited for the new year, and we look forward to working with your youth. Participating in OWL is a big commitment and step for your family, and it will make a significant impact on your youth’s health, safety, and life.