Our Whole Lives Facilitator Resources

OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed Week of Action

Feb. 4, 2026 12:00 pm Eastern time (US and Canada)

Join Dr. Melanie Davis (UUA) and Rev. Amy Johnson (UCC) and Miranda Estes, State Policy and Action Manager for SIECUS to discuss information and advocacy around Sex Ed Week of Action!

Register for February

Past Webinars

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OWL “Taking Flight” WebinarsAn Archive for Our Whole Lives Facilitators

From Sexuality Education
<p>Recordings of monthly webinars on timely topics for OWL facilitators by sexuality education experts.</p>

Taking Flight Webinars

Our Whole Lives Curriculum News

Replacement Pages

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Our Whole Lives Curriculum Updates

From Sexuality Education
<p>This your source for replacement pages to keep your Our Whole Lives manuals up to date with changes in formatting or content. Please download, print, and use them to replace their associated pages in your copy(ies).</p>

Curriculum Updates

Periodically, we offer individual replacement pages for certain levels of the curriculum. For replacement pages for OWL-K-1 (secular, UU, or UCC editions) and for OWL-10-12 (secular, UU, or UCC editions) email MBenard@uua.org.

For the significantly updated 2024 reprint of OWL for Grades 7-9 2nd edition, please email owl@uua.org.

  • OWL K-1 2nd ed. in Three Formats!
    Visit the UUA Bookstore inSpiritOur Whole Lives collection, to order any or all of three new editions of Our Whole Lives for Grades K-1, 2nd edition: OWL (secular), OWL-Unitarian Universalist Edition, and OWL-United Church of Christ Edition. The faith editions seamlessly incorporate material that puts secular OWL material in the context of faith values. If you purchase either OWL-UU or OWL-UCC, you can request a free PDF of the other faith tradition’s edition by emailing owl@uua.org.
  • OWL 10-12 2nd ed. in Three Formats!
    Visit the UUA Bookstore inSpiritOur Whole Lives collection, to order any or all of three new editions of Our Whole Lives for Grades 10-12, 2nd edition: OWL (secular), OWL-Unitarian Universalist Edition, and OWL-United Church of Christ Edition. The faith editions seamlessly incorporate material that puts secular OWL material in the context of faith values. If you purchase either OWL-UU or OWL-UCC, you can request a free PDF of the other faith tradition’s edition by emailing owl@uua.org.
  • OWL 4-6 2nd ed. Update: The 2023 reprint incorporates many updates in language and some additional areas.
    • Page updates — Please email owl@uua.org for several pages that replace those in the 2023 reprint.
  • OWL 7-9 2nd ed Update: The 2024 reprint was significantly updated and incorporates changes in language, statements of medical fact, and some additional areas.
    • Page updates — Please email owl@uua.org for several pages that replace those in the 2024 reprint.
    • Unit and Workshop descriptions for Our Whole Lives for Grades 7-9, 2nd edition (2014, updated 2024)
    • Free OWL Posters (PDF): Download and enlarge these pages to decorate your OWL workshop space and have a handy, long-lasting reference tool! Set includes the Circles of Sexuality model, rev. 2024; OWL Program Values and Assumptions; OWL Bill of Rights
  • OWL for Young Adults: The first edition was updated and reprinted in 2023 for use until the second edition is published in late 2026.
  • Recommended Updates to OWL for Adults. Since 2000, much has changed in terms of the language around gender and orientation as well as sexual science and culture. Please email owl@uua.org for the list of strongly recommended changes to mark in your copy of the curriculum to make it as accurate and inclusive as possible. If you have questions, contact owl@uua.org

Comprehensive Listing of OWL Curricula and Resources

For Parents, Learners, and Facilitators:

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Lifespan Sexuality EducationAn Overview of Our Whole Lives (OWL) by Age and Stage

From Sexuality Education
<p>A comprehensive listing of OWL curriculum, parent and caregiver tools, and additional resources to meet learning needs and life stages, from kindergarten to elderhood. </p>

OWL Overview

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OWL BrandingLogos & Marks, Colors, and Fonts

From LeaderLab
<p>Adhering to these guidelines in all materials related to your OWL program ensures visual uniformity that reinforces the brand’s aesthetic, purpose, and values.</p>

OWL Branding

Media Inquiries

Sexuality education is a sensitive topic, and media inquiries regarding Our Whole Lives must be handled with care. Thank reporters for their interest and either pass along the inquiry to the UUA Public Relations Director, or ask the PR director to coach you in how to respond.