Children's and Youth Ministry Volunteers

Grab a volunteer tip here!
Whether you're teaching kids and youth in Sunday School, leading art at VBS, cooking dinner for Sunday Night Live (SNL), running games at HarvestFest, attending a youth retreat, or coordinating our Christmas Eve Pageant...Kingswood Kids and Youth need YOU!!

The most valuable resource we have to help kids and youth see God, is to be the people in the church who show Him. We're supposed to do what Jesus did...show up in the lives of others so they can see God. Volunteers invested in the lives of kids and youth, is one of the most important things we can be.

Leaders who connect with kids and youth in a SMALL group over time, have the potential to make a BIG impact on their faith.

Mandatory Safe Sanctuaries Training

God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong. Safe Sanctuaries is the movement and initiative to fulfill this call upon us.

Every volunteer must be Safe Sanctuaries trained in order to work with children, youth, and vulnerable adults.  
Our Safe Sanctuaries policy at Kingswood requires each volunteer to...
  1. Complete the Children, Youth, Vulnerable Adults Worker Application
  2. Complete the Safe Gatherings Training
  3. Review Kingswood's Safe Sanctuaries Plan

2024-2025 
Volunteer Calendar
Sunday School

  • Check Your Dates: Please select each month's calendar tab to review who is volunteering and where. 
  • The Week Before: If you are signed up for that week, you will receive a reminder email, along with that week's specific lesson plans.
  • ??? = Spaces that Need Volunteers: Are you available? Reach out to Jenn or Kate to sign up for an open space!
  • Can't Make It? If you are unable to volunteer on a date you are scheduled for, please email/call/text Jenn or Kate as soon as possible!
  • Timing: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins (8:45 @ BG and 9:45 @ DF) to pray as a group and review the plans together.
October 2024 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
OCTOBER
2024		October 6
Topic		October 13
Topic		October 20
Topic		October 27
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.

Liz S.

Kim D.

Kim D.

NONE
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.
Sally A.
Emily G.Lisa D.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.Ken J.Alissa K.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeAlma S.Lindsey R.Denise G.Lori C.NONE
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.NONE
Middle School YouthFood Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE (Fall Retreat)Kate L.Jim S.NONE
Middle School YouthFood Pantry:
Chris L.		NONE (Fall Retreat)Rebecca R.Dennis S.NONE
High School YouthBreakfast:
Aaron B.		NONE (Fall Retreat)
Chris L.Kate L.NONE
High School YouthBreakfast:
Ed L.		NONE (Fall Retreat)Jill G.???NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= Oct. 6: Kate L. and Rob R.
OCTOBER
2024		October 6
Topic		October 13
Topic		October 20
Topic		October 27
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery 0-4 year oldsErika B.
Sheri B.		Kathy M.
Erika B.		Caitlin E.
Renee G.		Mindy B.
Karen W.		NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Karen W.		Sue H.
Zane I.		Christina M.
Jenn S.		P. Lynn
Alice S.		NONE
November 2024 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
NOVEMBER
2024		November 3
Topic		November 10
Topic		November 17
Topic		November 24
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D. Kim D.NONE
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.Paula S.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.Kim P.Alissa K.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeAlma S.Sarah L.Denise G.Lori C.NONE
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Jenn S.
NONE
YouthAlex N.Shane R.Kate L.Kate L.NONE
YouthAaron N.Laura B.Rebecca R.Dennis S.NONE
YouthNONEKate L.NONENONENONE
YouthNONEKen J.NONENONENONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= Nov. 3: Kate L. and Rob R.
NOVEMBER
2024		November 3
Topic		November 10
Topic		November 17
Topic		November 24
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery 0-4 years oldErika B.
Heidi D.		Caitlin E.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Renee G.		Jenn S.
Karen W.		NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Pastor Lynn M.		Sue H.
Christina M.		Christina M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Alice S.
Caitlin E.
NONE
December 2024 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DECEMBER
2024		December 1
Topic		December 8
Topic		December 15
Topic		December 22
Topic		December 29
Topic
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.NO NURSERY
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.Emily G.Lisa P.NO NURSERY
K-5th grade
Kim P.Alissa K.Laura B.NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
K-5th grade
Lani V.Denise G.Lori C.NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
YouthChris L.Shane R.Kate L.Food Pantry:
Alex N.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
YouthJim S.Laura B.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
YouthNONEKen J.Jill G.Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
YouthNONERyan F.NONEBreakfast:
Dennis S.		NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= Dec. 1: Kate L. and Rob R.
DECEMBER
2024		December 1
Topic		December 8
Topic		December 15
Topic		December 22
Topic		December 29
Topic
0-4 yearsErika B.
Sheri B.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.		Caitlin E.
Cathy S.		Jay J.
Karen W.		NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Pastor Lynn M.		Sue H.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Alice S.
Caitlin E.
Christina M.		NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
January 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
JANUARY
2025		January 5
Topic		January 12
Topic		January 19
Topic		January 26
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.NONE
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.Paula S.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.???Alissa K.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeAlma S.Lani V.Denise G.Lori C.NONE
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.NONE
YouthChris L.Shane R.Kate L.Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthJim S.Laura B.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
YouthNONEKate L.Jill G.Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONEKen J.NONEBreakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= Jan. 5: Kate L. and Rob R.
JANUARY
2025		January 5
Topic		January 12
Topic		January 19
Topic		January 26
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery 0-4 years oldErika B.
Sheri B.		Caitlin E.
???		Caitlin E.
Renee G.		Karen W.
???		NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
???		Sue H.
Zane I.		Christina M.
Jenn S.		Alice S.
Zane I.		NONE
February 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
FEBRUARY
2025		February 2
Topic		February 9
Topic		February 16
Topic		February 23
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months



NONE
Nursery
2-4 years



NONE
K-5th grade



NONE
K-5th grade



NONE
K-5th grade(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)NONE
YouthChris L.Shane R.Kate L.Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthJim S.Laura B.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
YouthNONEKate L.Jill G.Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONEKen J.NONEBreakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= Feb. 2: Kate L. and Rob R.
FEBRUARY
2025		February 2
Topic		February 9
Topic		February 16
Topic		February 23
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
preK-5th grade



NONE
preK-5th grade



NONE
March 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
MARCH
2025		March 2
Topic		March 9
Topic		March 16
Topic		March 23
Topic		March 30
Topic
Nursery
0-23 months




Nursery
2-4 years




K-5th grade




K-5th grade




K-5th grade(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)
YouthChris L.Shane R.Kate L.Food Pantry:
Alex N.		Kate L.
YouthJim S.Laura B.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Kate L.		???
YouthNONEKate L.Jill G.Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONEKen J.NONEBreakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= March 2: Kate L. and Rob R.
MARCH
2025		March 2
Topic		March 9
Topic		March 16
Topic		March 23
Topic		March 30
Topic
preK-5th grade




preK-5th grade




April 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
APRIL
2025		April 6
Topic		April 13
Palm Sunday
April 20 
Easter
April 27
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months
NONENONE

NONE
Nursery
2-4 years
NONENONE

NONE
K-5th grade
NONENONE

NONE
K-5th grade
NONENONE

NONE
K-5th grade(Extra)NONENONE
(Extra)NONE
YouthChris L.NONE
NONE
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthJim S.NONE
NONE
Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
High School YouthNONENONE NONE
Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONENONE NONE
Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= April 6: Kate L. and Rob R.
APRIL
2025		April 6
Topic		April 13
Topic		April 20 
Easter
April 27
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
preK-5th grade



NONE
preK-5th grade



NONE
May 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
MAY
2025		May 4
Music Ministry Sunday		May 11
Topic		May 18
Topic		May 25
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
0-23 months



NONE
Nursery
2-4 years



NONE
K-5th gradeNONE



NONE
K-5th gradeNONE



NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
(Extra)(Extra)(Extra)NONE
YouthNONE
Shane R.NONE (Confirmation Sunday)
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthNONE
Laura B.NONE (Confirmation Sunday)
Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
YouthNONE
Kate L.NONE (Confirmation Sunday)
Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONE
Ken J.NONE (Confirmation Sunday)
Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= May 4: Kate L. and Rob R.
MAY
2025		May 4
Music Ministry Sunday		May 11
Topic		May 18
Topic		May 25
Topic		5th Sunday of the month
preK-5th grade



NONE
preK-5th grade



NONE

2024-2025
Volunteer Calendar
SNL/Special Events

  • Check Your Dates: Please select the calendar tab to review who is volunteering and where. 
  • The Week Before: If you are signed up for that week, you will receive a reminder email, along with that week's specific lesson plans.
  • ??? = Spaces that Need Volunteers: Are you available? Reach out to Jenn or Kate to sign up for an open space!
  • Can't Make It? If you are unable to volunteer on a date you are scheduled for, please email/call/text Jenn or Kate as soon as possible!
Sunday Night Live (SNL)
  • These events occur in the Buffalo Grove Activity Center on Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
  • Dinner is open to all from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
  • Activities are split into age groups from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.


9/8/2410/6/2410/27/2411/10/2411/24/2412/8/241/12/252/23/253/16/253/30/25
Dinner Host(s)Mike B.Jenn S.
Lisa P.
Josh R.		Jim G.
Wed. AM Life Group		Jenn S.
Gail B.
Vicki S.
Jim S.		FriendsgivingDinner at Home!Jim G.Mike B.
Karen W.
Judy P.
Kim G.		Mike B.Jim G. (grilling!)
3rd-5th grade LeadersJenn S.
Erika B.
Jenn S.
Erika B.

Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Erika B.		Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Lori C.		PARENTS HELP! Family Advent Night @ DFJenn S.
Sandy P.		Jenn S.
Sandy P.		Jenn S. Sandy P.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
6th-12th grade LeadersKate L.
Heather S.		Kate L.
Heather S.
Gia M.
Julie T.		Kate L.
Heather S.		Kate L.
Heather S.
Alex N.
Aaron B.		Kate L.
Heather S.
Gia M.
Julie T.		Family Advent Night @ DFKate L.
Heather S.		Kate L.
Heather S.
Kate L.
Heather S.		Kate L.
Heather S.
Parent Group Leader(s)NO PARENT LIFE GROUP

Cathy S. (Drug prevention)NO PARENT LIFE GROUPFamily Advent Night @ DFRenee G. (Serving others as  a family)Jill G.
Chris
(mental health)


Youth Special Events
  • Youth special events happen once a year. 
  • The days/times are unique to each event.
  • You can sign up for one, some, or all events!

Dates
10/12-10/13/24: Youth Fall Retreat
  • Kate L.
  • Jill G.
  • ???
12/14/24: Christmas in Chicago
  • Kate
  • Rev. Clayton
  • ???
2/7-2/8/25: Youth Lock-In
  • Kate
  • ???
2/19/25: Easter Eve Prep Meeting
  • Kate
  • ???
3/12/25: Easter Eve Prep Meeting
  • Kate
  • ???
Others may be added...check back for more!
Interfaith Worship Experiences
Planned Experiences
5/29/24: Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs (Saturday Open House @10:45 am)
  • Kate
  • Rev. James
10/13/24: Willow Creek, South Barrington (Sunday @ 9 am after retreat)
 
Additional Locations and Dates TBD (possible ones are listed)
  • BJBE Synagogue (Friday @ 6 pm)
  • Beth Am Synagogue (Friday @ 7 pm)
  • Beth Judea Synagogue (Friday @ 7 pm)
  • St. Paul African American Methodist Episcopal Church (Sunday @ 10 am)
  • St. Mark UMC (Sunday @ 10 am)
  • Niagra Foundation (March interfaith dinner)
  • St. Mary Catholic Church (Saturday 4:30)
  • Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox (Sunday @ 8:15 or 9:30)
Youth Volunteer Events
Planned Events
  • 9/7/24: Paint-a-Thon
  • 10/19/24: Harvest Fest
  • 11/2/24: Bernie’s Book Bank
    • Kate L.
    • Alex N.
    • Aaron N.
  • 11/13/24: World Kindness Day project
  • 1/11/25: Feed My Starving Children
    • Kate L.
    • Alex N.
    • Aaron N.
  • 2/7-2/8/25: Parents Night Out Babysitting
  • March TBD: Orphans of the Storm or Community Feast
  • 4/12/25: Easter Egg Hunt
  • April TBD: Special Olympics

Summer 2025
  • Vacation Bible School
  • Youth Summer Mission Trip

Ongoing
  • PADs from October-April set up and clean up
  • First Sunday of each month 9-10 am: Food Pantry prep
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