Trainers Rev. Elizabeth Barnum (United Church of Christ) and Rev. Lara K-J Campbell (Unitarian Universalist) will provide the junior / senior high level of the Our Whole Lives curriculum to prepare participants to facilitate trainings with youth.
Our Whole Lives helps our young people make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, health and behavior in the context of their faith. It equips participants with accurate, age-appropriate information in six subject areas: human development, relationships, personal skills, sexual behavior, sexual health and society and culture. It provides not only facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants to clarify their values, build interpersonal skills and understand the social, emotional and spiritual aspect of sexuality.
Prior to the training, participants will need to purchase the curriculum for the level they will be teaching as follows:
For grades 7-9, they will need both:
- Our Whole Lives for Grades 7-9, 2nd edition
- Sexuality and Our Faith for Grades 7-9, 2nd edition
For grades 10-12, they will need ONE of the following:
- Our Whole Lives for Grades 10-12, 2nd edition (secular)
- Our Whole Lives for Grades 10-12 UCC edition
- Our Whole Lives for Grades 10-12 UUA edition
These are available through UCC Resources or the UUA Bookstore. UCC participants who order through UCC Resources can receive a 20% discount (email info@pilgrimlodge.org for the discount code).
Approximately 3 hours of pre-work is to be done PRIOR to the training, which includes watching a webinar, a meditation, and writing reflections. You will receive more specific information about this and access to training materials two weeks prior to the training.
Participants will arrive at Pilgrim Lodge on Friday, August 1, 2025 between 12-1PM. Meals and lodging will be provided with the registration fee. Lodging is in cabins of 3-4 people with a shared bathroom and shower. All cabins have electricity and hot water in the shower. Training will end by 4:30 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
The deadline to register is July 11, 2025.
Scholarships are available. Inquire at info@pilgrimlodge.org prior to registering.
