Announcements

We are pleased to announce Our Whole Lives (OWL) sexuality education programs for Grades 4–12 beginning Winter 2026. This is the first year the Greater Cincinnati UU community is offering all three age-level OWL programs simultaneously, in partnership across multiple congregations.

What Is OWL?
OWL is a Unitarian Universalist lifespan sexuality education program grounded in respect, justice, and dignity. It offers inclusive, age-appropriate education on relationships, consent, communication, gender and sexual identity, values, and decision-making.

Eligibility

• Youth must be enrolled in the applicable grade level.
• Families are affiliated with First UU, Heritage UU, Hopedale UU Community, Harmony UU, The Gathering at Northern Hills, or St. John’s UU Church.
• Families from the broader community are eligible with a referral and/or meeting with a member of the OWL Planning Team.

Winter 2026 Program Offerings

All programs meet Sundays beginning January 2026, at 1:30 PM.

• Grades 4–6 (Intermediate OWL)
  First Church, Room 207 | 1:30–3:00 PM
  Focus on values, body image, gender, puberty, peer pressure, and relationships. This age group includes more parent participation.
  Facilitators: Lois Gish, Phillip Schaefer, Chris Dendy, and A.J. Lewis
  Mandatory Parent/Child Orientation January, 11^th 1:30-4:00 pm includes joint and separate parent/youth time, forms, and program expectations.
  Note: No class Jan 18 (MLK), Mar 29 (Spring Break), or Apr 5 (Easter/Passover). Closing Celebration: April 12, 2026
• Grades 7–9 (Junior High OWL)
  St. John’s | 1:30–5:30 PM
  Focus on identity development, communication, puberty, and relationships.
  Facilitators: D. Steele, Trish Hart, Chad Falkin and Marie Inanli
  Mandatory Parent Orientation Wednesday, January, 7^th 6:30-9:00 pm at Heritage UU Church, includes program overview and expectations and videos..
  Overnight at Hopedale: February 6–7, 2026

            Note: Youth start date is January 11th.

• Grades 10–12 (Senior High OWL)
  Heritage | 1:30–4:30 PM
  Focus on consent, ethics, communication, and healthy relationships.
  Facilitators: Melissa Asman, Laura Knight and Laci  Lee Adams
  Mandatory Parent Orientation Wednesday, January, 7^th 6:30-9:00 pm at Heritage UU Church, includes program overview and expectations and videos..
  Overnight at Hopedale: February 6–7, 2026
  
  Note: Youth start date is January 25th.

Registration

Deadline: Sunday, January 11th, 2026
To be registered, families must:

• Complete the Breeze form: https://huuc.breezechms.com/form/36931951395778
• Attend Mandatory Parent Orientation.
• Submit the emergency medical form (available at mandatory parent orientation).
• Pay the registration fee. Sliding scale options are available. Fees are due January 11th.
  • $120 per youth for UU congregation members
  • $200 per youth for community participants

For additional Information, please reach out to Laci Lee Adams at dlfdhuuc@gmail.com