Our Whole Lives is a jewel in the crown of the United Church of Christ...it is scripturally-based, it is person-centered, it is positive, it is realistic...it is needed!

Matthew H. Nevels, 7-9 teacher
Chattanooga, Tennessee

To offer sexuality education in a congregation is to acknowledge that human sexuality is simply too important, too beautiful, and too potentially dangerous to be ignored in a religious community.

Rev Lena Breen
Boston, Massachusetts

If I had this information two years ago, I may not have made some of the choices I've already made.

A fifteen-year old student

 

I believe this is the most significant life-enhancing opportunity our religious communities could offer youth.

Rev. Judith Gooch
New Hampshire

To be involved with these young people in one of the most important stages of their lives is an honor that is not taken lightly.

OWL teacher and parent

 

When I first went to OWL class, I didn't know what to expect.  Now I know it has changed my life.  Everything I learned will help me.

Middle school student

 

What a gift!  Most faith communities shy away from conversations about sexuality, but ours has embraced it and made it a central part of the transition our children make into adulthood.

Parent

 

Don't every stop offering OWL at church.  I took it when I was in high school and I think it saved my life.  Every kid should see themselves the way OWL sees them.

College student

 

OWL is quickly becoming the best youth ministry in our church.  Our youth group has tripled in size - and some of their parents are now joining the church.

Pastor