KIDS' MINISTRY
Birth-5th grade
Kingswood Kids' Ministry Mission Statement: We follow Jesus by loving God, serving others, and welcoming all children and families into a sacred, inclusive, and safe community where every child can explore faith and joyfully learn about God.
Kids & Youth Registration Form
IMPORTANT: Please register all kids and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2026-2027 school year! The form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for all kids and youth, which begins with gathering important information so we can best serve your family.
IMPORTANT: Please register all kids and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2026-2027 school year! The form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for all kids and youth, which begins with gathering important information so we can best serve your family.
Kids are always welcome at Kingswood!! If families prefer, kids are always welcome to stay with their families for the worship services in the Sanctuary at either campus any time. It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities will be available. Check out this article about why it's good for children to learn how to be in the service.
Sunday School
We have a great time each week in our Sunday School programs at both campuses.
We use a diversity of curriculums, including Grow Curriculum, and Cokesbury, as well as church-wide sermon series, which offer a variety of ways for kids to learn and engage, including short video clips, games, Bible stories, and hands-on activities.
We meet kids where they're at...knowledge, experience, and energy-wise!
We use a diversity of curriculums, including Grow Curriculum, and Cokesbury, as well as church-wide sermon series, which offer a variety of ways for kids to learn and engage, including short video clips, games, Bible stories, and hands-on activities.
We meet kids where they're at...knowledge, experience, and energy-wise!
On occasion, we will not have Sunday School, in order to give families a chance to worship together. Please check out the schedule on the drop-down lists below.
It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities are always available for kids to use during worship.
Check out this article about why.
It's SO IMPORTANT for kids to learn how to be in the service. Books and coloring activities are always available for kids to use during worship.
Check out this article about why.
BUFFALO GROVE (BG) CAMPUS
Kids' Sunday School...9am most Sundays
Kids' Sunday School...9am most Sundays
- At 9am, the Nursery team is ready to take care of babies and learn alongside preschoolers up through 5 years old.
- Our Kindergarten through 5th grade students will begin in the Sanctuary with their family every Sunday at 9am, then head to Sunday School with teachers around 9:15am.
DEERFIELD (DF) CAMPUS
Kids' Sunday School...10am most Sundays
Kids' Sunday School...10am most Sundays
- At 10am, the Nursery is open for families to use together on their own if needed.
- In the Sanctuary, families are welcome to use the Pray-Ground during worship.
- Our 3-year-olds through 5th grade students will begin in the Sanctuary with their family every Sunday at 10am, then head to Sunday School with teachers around 10:15am.
Select each tab for information on
monthly schedule and lessons.
monthly schedule and lessons.
AUGUST Sunday School
August 2
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer Prompts
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer Beads
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- PRAYER PRACTICE: School Year prayers
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Building Prayers
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- Service Project Sunday at BG
SEPTEMBER Sunday School
September 6...Labor Day Weekend
- ONE service @ 10am @ Willow Stream Park in Buffalo Grove for BOTH campuses
- NO Nursery or Sunday School
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO for Sunday School at BG
- Stations replace the sermon at the 9am service
- Families worship together
- YES for Sunday School at DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- Bible and Bible story FUN!!
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
OCTOBER Sunday School
October 4...World Communion Sunday
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
SUNDAY SCHOOL
It's a great day to present 3rd and 4th graders with their own Bible!
It's a great day to present 3rd and 4th graders with their own Bible!
THINK ABOUT IT!
Read and study the scripture above and talk as a family.
Did you miss Sunday School this week?
Do you need a recap of what we learned?
Click on the picture above to check out this week's lesson video!
Read and study the scripture above and talk as a family.
Did you miss Sunday School this week?
Do you need a recap of what we learned?
Click on the picture above to check out this week's lesson video!
What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!
(all events open to kids and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE (SNL)
We love our SNL time together with 3rd through 5th graders. We gather for dinner, fellowship, and fun once or twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm.
$3 per evening.*
Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
New to SNL?! Reach out and let us know you'd like to party with us.
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
We love our SNL time together with 3rd through 5th graders. We gather for dinner, fellowship, and fun once or twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5pm-7pm.
$3 per evening.*
Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
New to SNL?! Reach out and let us know you'd like to party with us.
*Scholarship money available!!! Just reach out to Miss Jenn.
SNL nights include:
God Squad (3rd - 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
God Squad (3rd - 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
SNL Schedule Details
Please walk kids into the Activity Center for drop off, and come in to pick them up at 7pm.
DINNER...
DINNER...
- 5pm-5:40pm
- If your child doesn't like what's on the menu, feel free to pack their own dinner and bring it.
- Everyone together in the Activity Center on the BG campus
- Games, organized chaos, socializing, dinner, clean-up
- 5:40pm-6pm
- Worship with everyone together in the Sanctuary
- 6pm-7pm
- 3rd-5th graders go together, usually to Room 114
- Lesson on the scripture and story for the evening and activity (game, craft, cooking, something!)
- Small group discussion with dessert
- Please bring $3 for dinner (financial assistance is absolutely available!!)
- Their BIBLE, so that they can learn to use it, write in it, mark it up in a way that God is speaking to them!
- Don't have one? Talk to Miss Jenn and we'll figure it out; we always have ones on hand to use here.
Hey Moms! You are warmly invited to join our Moms' Life Group for a refreshing break, conversation, and encouragement in the Word.
We're meeting 4 Tuesday nights in September and October. No prep needed!
Come as you are and let's grow in faith while we support each other through the joys (and craziness!) of motherhood!
We'll meet at Jenn Sawyer's house, so reach out to jsawyer@kingswoodumc.com to sign up and get the address.
We're meeting 4 Tuesday nights in September and October. No prep needed!
Come as you are and let's grow in faith while we support each other through the joys (and craziness!) of motherhood!
We'll meet at Jenn Sawyer's house, so reach out to jsawyer@kingswoodumc.com to sign up and get the address.
It's that time of year again when HarvestFest is coming to Kingswood.
Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am - 2 pm for all kinds of fun fall activities like Trunk or Treat, games, a Petting Farm, FREE lunch for kids under 12-years-old, and pumpkin decorating.
Join us on Saturday, October 17, from 10 am - 2 pm for all kinds of fun fall activities like Trunk or Treat, games, a Petting Farm, FREE lunch for kids under 12-years-old, and pumpkin decorating.
Join us on Friday, November 13, for World Kindness Day as we serve locally and impact globally through simple acts of kindness!
Gather for dinner at Culver’s in Buffalo Grove from 5:30–6:30pm, then serve at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville from 7:15–8:45pm. (Must show the Culvers Flyer to get credit for your purchase)
Throughout the day, you can also participate by dining to donate at Culver’s in Buffalo Grove or Northbrook, sharing an act of kindness, and wearing your #KingswoodKindness shirt—all while helping raise money for FMSC. Shirts will be available for any donation amount after all three services on November 1 and 8, with all donations benefiting FMSC; sign up for the FMSC experience at kingswoodumc.com/events by October 30 to reserve your spot and receive a free shirt!
Gather for dinner at Culver’s in Buffalo Grove from 5:30–6:30pm, then serve at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville from 7:15–8:45pm. (Must show the Culvers Flyer to get credit for your purchase)
Throughout the day, you can also participate by dining to donate at Culver’s in Buffalo Grove or Northbrook, sharing an act of kindness, and wearing your #KingswoodKindness shirt—all while helping raise money for FMSC. Shirts will be available for any donation amount after all three services on November 1 and 8, with all donations benefiting FMSC; sign up for the FMSC experience at kingswoodumc.com/events by October 30 to reserve your spot and receive a free shirt!
Check out the calendar of tentative
practice and performance dates!
practice and performance dates!
MUSIC FOR KINGSWOOD KIDS @ the Buffalo Grove campus...
Our 2026-2027 school year of Kids' Music (K-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade) will begin in September 2026.
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
Our 2026-2027 school year of Kids' Music (K-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade) will begin in September 2026.
- Kids' Music is for Kindergarten kiddos up through 5th grade...no music experience is needed.
- Youth Praise Band is for ANY and ALL performers from 5th-12th grade. No matter your instrument of choice (including your singing voice!) or experience level.
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
Questions, one-on-one voice, guitar, or other lessons: Contact Felicia Patton, Director of Music Ministries
One-on-one piano lessons:
Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch
One-on-one piano lessons:
Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch
What KIDS asked for on their webpage!
Service Opportunities to Help Others
(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)
Our Kingswood Kids collected books during our Summer 2024 Book Club and donated them to Dr. Rebecca at Reynolds' Provisions for a school in Kenya.
See what other ways you can support this great organization that is doing good works to help fill individualized needs of educational programs for communities around the world.
See what other ways you can support this great organization that is doing good works to help fill individualized needs of educational programs for communities around the world.
Join Kilmer School in District 21 and the Village of Wheeling to help families of children receiving treatment/services within the Lurie Children's Hospital. We are collecting all types of tabs in Sunday School to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Did you know that Gratitude Generation is a local nonprofit organization that is making generational waves?! And...they are housed in our Deerfield site campus at 815 Rosemary Terrace in Deerfield, IL.
They do a tremendous amount of compassionate work in our community, for others, teaching the next generation of children and families how to serve. We've been thrilled to partner with them at events we've held, and we support their mission to support neighbors in need while building a new generation of service-minded leaders.
Check out the many opportunities they have for kids and teens.
Seriously...they're amazing!
They do a tremendous amount of compassionate work in our community, for others, teaching the next generation of children and families how to serve. We've been thrilled to partner with them at events we've held, and we support their mission to support neighbors in need while building a new generation of service-minded leaders.
Check out the many opportunities they have for kids and teens.
Seriously...they're amazing!
“We are deeply committed to the spiritual development of children in a fun and dynamic environment that is God centered and Jesus focused. ”
Jenn Sawyer, Director of Kids' and Family Ministries and Welcoming
RIDICULOUS GRACE weekly podcast!
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, our Coordinator of Youth and Serving Ministries, as they tackle the weekly scripture for the upcoming Sunday. God's working here, but sometimes it's in ridiculous ways...both hilarious ridiculous and grace beyond amazing ridiculous.
New episodes every Wednesday can be heard HERE.
