Advocacy for Human Sexuality and Justice

Advocating for human sexuality education and justice is an important first step for people of faith to take as they begin to plan a ministry of human sexuality in their communities.

The Advocacy Manual for Sexuality Education, Health and Justice is a helpful manual for advocates of comprehensive sexuality education – education that enables young people and their families to obtain accurate information, articulate their values, develop relationship skills, and exercise responsibility in sexual relationships. It is a co-publication of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. It may be purchased from the United Church of Christ at anytime by calling 1-800-537-3394.

The Advocacy Manual for Sexuality Education, Health and Justice contains a variety of practical resources for introducing a comprehensive sexuality education program like Our Whole Lives in your congregation or community, as well as background information on sexuality education and its connection to spiritual and sexual health. Whether you are a parent, educator, student, clergyperson or lay leader, this resource will encourage you to employ your moral and religious values in advocating for comprehensive sexuality education.

Sarah Gibb worked with the Sexuality Education Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ from 1997-2001. Having grown up in congregations that provided faith-based sexuality education, she has witnessed the positive effects of the partnership between congregations and families in helping young people make healthy choices. As Outreach Coordinator for the Task Force, her work focused on building advocacy for comprehensive sexuality education among people of faith. Sarah has also worked with communities organizations on setting up training events for the use of Our Whole Lives. She has completed her Masters of Divinity degree from Harvard University’s School of Divinity and works for the Unitarian Universalist Association.