Children's and Youth Ministry Volunteers
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.
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...
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...
- Complete the Children, Youth, Vulnerable Adults Worker Application
- Complete the Safe Gatherings Training
- 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
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 0-23 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 grade | Beth W. | Ken J. | Alissa K. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Lindsey R. | Denise G. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| Middle School Youth | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE (Fall Retreat) | Kate L. | Jim S. | NONE |
| Middle School Youth | Food Pantry: Chris L. | NONE (Fall Retreat) | Rebecca R. | Dennis S. | NONE |
| High School Youth | Breakfast: Aaron B. | NONE (Fall Retreat) | Chris L. | Kate L. | NONE |
| High School Youth | Breakfast: 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 olds | Erika B. Sheri B. | Kathy M. Erika B. | Caitlin E. Renee G. | Mindy B. Karen W. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Karen W. | Sue H. Zane I. | Christina M. Jenn S. | P. Lynn Alice S. | NONE |
November 2024 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
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 0-23 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 grade | Beth W. | Kim P. | Alissa K. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Sarah L. | Denise G. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NONE | |
| Youth | Alex N. | Shane R. | Kate L. | Kate L. | NONE |
| Youth | Aaron N. | Laura B. | Rebecca R. | Dennis S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | NONE | NONE | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | NONE | NONE | NONE |
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 old | Erika B. Heidi D. | Caitlin E. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Renee G. | Jenn S. Karen W. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Pastor Lynn M. | Sue H. Christina M. | Christina M. Pastor Lynn M. | Alice S. Caitlin E. | NONE |
December 2024 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
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 |
| 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 grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL |
| Youth | Chris L. | Shane R. | Kate L. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL |
| Youth | Jim S. | Laura B. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Jill G. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL |
| Youth | NONE | Ryan F. | NONE | Breakfast: 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 years | Erika B. Sheri B. | Caitlin E. Mindy B. | Caitlin E. Cathy S. | Jay J. Karen W. | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL |
| K-5th grade | Lianne 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
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 0-23 months | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sue E. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Kim P. | Alissa K. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Lani V. | Denise G. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| Youth | Chris L. | Shane R. | Kate L. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | Jim S. | Laura B. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Jill G. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | NONE | Breakfast: 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 old | Erika B. Sheri B. | Mindy B. Louisa M. | Renee G. Pastor Lynn M. | Karen W. Cathy S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina M. Jenn S. | Alice S. Pastor Lynn M. | NONE |
February 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School=NONE
| FEBRUARY 2025 | February 2 Topic | February 9 Topic | February 16 Topic | February 23 Topic | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery 0-4 years | Debbie G. Liz S. | Debbie G. Sally A. | Paula S. Lisa D. | Kim D. Lisa P. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | ??? | Kim P. | Denise G. | Lindsey R. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | Alissa K. | Lori C. | NONE |
| Youth | Chris L. | Shane R. | Kate L. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | Jim S. | Laura B. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Jill G. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | NONE | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School=NONE
| FEBRUARY 2025 | February 2 Topic | February 9 Topic | February 16 Topic | February 23 Topic | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery | Erika B. Sheri B. | Mindy B. Renee G. | Kathy M. Pastor Lynn M. | Karen W. Caitlin E. | NONE |
| preK-5th grade | Lianne P. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina M. Kim G. | Alice S. Pastor Lynn M. | NONE |
March 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School=NONE
| MARCH 2025 | March 2 Mardi Gras | March 9 Topic | March 16 Topic | March 23 Topic | March 30 Topic |
| Nursery 0-23 months | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | Carol E. |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | Sue E. |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Kim P. | Denise G. | Laura B. | Kim D. |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Beth W. | Alissa K. | Lori C. | Donna G. |
| Youth | Chris L. | Shane R. | Kate L. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | Kate L. |
| Youth | Jim S. | Laura B. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | ??? |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Jill G. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | NONE | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School=NONE
| MARCH 2025 | March 2 Topic | March 9 Topic | March 16 Topic | March 23 Topic | March 30 Topic |
| Nursery open for families | |||||
| preK-5th grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Mindy B. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina M. Renee G. Alice S. | Jenn S. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Louisa M. Kim G. |
April 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
| APRIL 2025 | April 6 Topic | April 13 Palm Sunday | April 20 Easter | April 27 Topic | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery 0-23 months | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | NONE | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sally A. | NONE | ??? | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | NONE | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Kim P. | NONE | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | NONE | ??? | NONE |
| Youth | Chris L. | Shane R. | NONE | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | Jim S. | Laura B. | NONE | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NONE |
| Youth | Kate L. | Ken J. | NONE | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | NONE | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
| APRIL 2025 | April 6 Topic | April 13 Palm Sunday | April 20 Easter | April 27 Topic | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery open for families | NONE | NONE | |||
| K-5th grade | NONE Family Worship Service | Caitlin E. Mindy B. ??? | NONE | Karen W. ??? ??? | NONE |
May 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
| 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 | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Lani V. | Denise G. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | NONE | Kim P. | Alissa K. | Lori C. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Shane R. | NONE (Confirmation Sunday) | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | NONE (Confirmation Sunday) | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | NONE (Confirmation Sunday) | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Jill G? | NONE (Confirmation Sunday) | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
| MAY 2025 | May 4 Music Ministry Sunday | May 11 Topic | May 18 Topic | May 25 Topic | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery open for families | NONE | ||||
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. ??? | Caitlin E. Mindy B. ??? | Alice S. Renee G. ??? | Karen W. ??? ??? | 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.
| 9/8/24 | 10/6/24 | 10/27/24 | 11/10/24 | 11/24/24 | 12/8/24 | 1/12/25 | 2/23/25 | 3/16/25 | 3/30/25 | |
| 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. | Friendsgiving | Dinner at Home! | Jim G. | Mike B. Karen W. Judy P. Kim G. | Mike B. Larry A. Sally A. Carol E. Carl E. | Jim G. (grilling!) |
| 3rd-5th grade Leaders | Jenn S. Erika B. | Jenn S. Erika B. | Jenn S. Sandy P. Erika B. | Jenn S. Sandy P. Lori C. | PARENTS HELP! | Family Advent Night @ DF | Jenn S. Sandy P. Erika B. | Jenn S. Sandy P. | Jenn S. Sandy P. | Jenn S. Sandy P. |
| 6th-12th grade Leaders | Kate 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 @ DF | Kate 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 GROUP | Family Advent Night @ DF | Renee 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.
- ???
- Kate
- Rev. Clayton
- ???
- Kate
- ???
- Kate
- ???
- Kate
- ???
Interfaith Worship Experiences
Planned Experiences
5/29/24: Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs (Saturday Open House @10:45 am)
Additional Locations and Dates TBD (possible ones are listed)
5/29/24: Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs (Saturday Open House @10:45 am)
- Kate
- Rev. James
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
Summer 2025
Ongoing
- 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