Children's and Youth Ministry Volunteers

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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 & SUMMER 
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.
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		Debbie G.
Debbie G.
NONE
Kim D.
NONE
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.NONE
Lisa D.NONE
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.NONE
Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeAlma S.Kim P.NONE
Lori C.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.Lani V.NONE
Erika B.NONE
YouthChris L.Shane R.NONE
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthJim S.Laura B.NONE
Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
YouthKate L.Ken J. NONE
Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONEKate 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 gradeNONE
Family Worship Service		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		NONEKaren W.
Christina M.
Pastor Lynn M.
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		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.NONE
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.Paula S.NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
Lani V.Denise G.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
Kim P.Alissa K.Lori C.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
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 gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
???		Alice S.
Renee G.
Pastor Lynn M.		Karen W.
Christina M.???
Pastor Lynn M.
NONE
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...June 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
June
2025		June 1
Pride Sunday		June 8
June 15
Father's Day
June 22
VBS begins!
June 29
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.Carol E.
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.???Paula S.Sue E.
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.Jenn S.
K-5th gradeBeth W.Lani V.Denise G.Laura B.Kim D.
K-5th gradeAlma S.Kim P.Alissa K.Lori C.
Youth
Shane R.
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		Kate L.
Youth
Laura B.
Food Pantry:
Kate L.
Youth
Kate L.
Breakfast:
Aaron N.
Youth
Jill G?
Breakfast:
Dennis S.
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
JUNE
2025		June 1
Pride Sunday		June 8
June 15
Father's Day
June 22
VBS begins!		June 29
Nursery open for families




K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina M.
Renee G.
Pastor Lynn M.		Karen W.
Alice S.
Pastor Lynn M.
Karen W.
Caitlin E.
Pastor Lynn M.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...July 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
JULY
2025		July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
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.???Paula S.NONE
K-5th gradeNONEJenn S.???Jenn S.NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
Lani V.Denise G.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeNONE
Kim P.Alissa K.Lori C.NONE
YouthNONE
Shane R.
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthNONE
Laura B.
Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
YouthNONE
Kate L.
Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONE
Jill G?
Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
JULY
2025		July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
5th Sunday of the month
Nursery open for families



NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina. M.
Renee G.
Pastor Lynn M.		Karen W.
Alice S.
Pastor Lynn M.
NONE
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...August 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
AUGUST
2025		August 3August 10August 17August 24August 31
Nursery
0-23 months		Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.Carol E.
Nursery
2-4 years		Liz S.Sally A.???Paula S.Sue E.
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Jenn S.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W. Lani V.Denise G.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeAlma S.Kim P.Alissa K.Lori C.NONE
Youth
Shane R.
Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
Youth
Laura B.
Food Pantry:
Kate L.		NONE
Youth
Kate L.
Breakfast:
Aaron N.		NONE
Youth
Jill G?
Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
AUGUST
2025		August 3August 10August 17August 24August 31
Nursery open for families




K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina. M.
Renee G.
Pastor Lynn M.		Karen W.
Alice S.
Pastor Lynn M.
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.
Larry A.
Sally A.
Carol E.
Carl E.		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.
Erika B.		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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