Our Whole Lives (OWL): Lifespan Sexuality Education provides honest, accurate information about how sexuality changes lives. It dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, improves decision making, and has the potential to save lives. Unlike many other sexuality curricula currently available, this program is comprehensive and progressive. In an inclusive and developmentally appropriate manner, it addresses sensitive topics that are typically excluded. Although the curriculum was developed by the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ, this curriculum is completely secular and free of specific religious doctrine or reference. However, the underlying values of the program reflect the justice-oriented traditions of both denominations.  

There are seven distinct OWL programs for different ages along the life span: grades K-1, grades 4-6, grades 7-9, grades 10-12, young adults (ages 18-35), adults, and older adults (ages 55 +). Our congregation is proud to offer OWL regularly for a rotating age group. 

This year (2026-2027) we are offering an 8–workshop program designed to help Kindergarten – 1st graders (K-1) begin the lifelong process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and values about identity, relationships, safety and health.

• Emphasizes consent and body safety.
• Covers expansive ways of addressing gender identity and roles, sexual orientation, race, and ability.
• Includes activities, songs, and movement breaks keep young children interested and energized
• Addresses sexual abuse prevention in a trauma-informed manner
• Teaches that babies begin with an egg, sperm, uterus, and someone to care for them, with several options for how those combinations may occur.

The K-1 OWL is designed for children ages 5 – 7, and is age-appropriate for that developmental level. If your child falls outside of the suggested age or grade levels but you feel would be comfortable in an environment with them, feel free to reach out to discuss.

Registration will open officially once our calendar and class schedule has been determined, based on interest and availability.

Dates: January 24th, 2027 – March 24, 2026 (tentative)

Time: Sundays, Time TBD

Location: Hale Hall, First Parish Church in Beverly UU

Cost: TBD

If you would like more information about participation in this program, please email faithdevelopment@firstparishbeverly.org. If you would like to learn more about OWL in general, click here.