CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Birth-5th grade
Kingswood Children's 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.
Children & Youth Registration Form
IMPORTANT: Please register all children and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2025-2026 school year! The form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for all children and youth, which begins with gathering important information so we can best serve your family.
IMPORTANT: Please register all children and youth (birth through grade 12) for the 2025-2026 school year! The form should only take a few minutes to complete.
Our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space for all children and youth, which begins with gathering important information so we can best serve your family.
Children are always welcome at Kingswood!! If families prefer, children 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 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 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
Children's Sunday School...9am most Sundays
Children's 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
Children's Sunday School...10am most Sundays
Children's 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.
MARCH Sunday School...The Gospel of John
March 1
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 3 and 4
- STORY: Jesus talks with Nicodemus and meets the Samaritan Woman at the Well
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 5
- STORY: Jesus and the healing of the Man at the Pool
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 9
- STORY: Jesus heals the Man Born Blind
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 12 and 13
- STORY: Jesus washes His disciples' feet
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO Sunday School at BG
- Ollie the Donkey and Palms Parade
- Family Worship Service
- Egg Hunt
- YES for Sunday School at DF
APRIL Sunday School...Rise and Shine
April 5...EASTER!
- NO for Nursery at BG
- NO Sunday School at BG
- YES Sunday School at DF
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG & 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
MAY Sunday School...Rise and Shine
May 3...Music Ministry Celebration Sunday
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO for Sunday School at BG
- 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
FEBRUARY and MARCH (Lent!) SUNDAY SCHOOL
John tells the story of Jesus...our story! We'll learn about different miracles that Jesus did, as well as hear about people He met and transformed simply by talking with them and being Jesus.
John tells the story of Jesus...our story! We'll learn about different miracles that Jesus did, as well as hear about people He met and transformed simply by talking with them and being Jesus.
THIS WEEK'S LESSON
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!
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!
THINK ABOUT IT!
Check out this week's scripture here and talk as a family.
Check out this week's scripture here and talk as a family.
What's Happening Outside of Sunday School?!
(all events open to children and families from BOTH campuses, as well as the community!)
SNL nights include:
Third Grade God Squad (3rd graders)
Club 45 (4th and 5th graders)
Youth Group (6th through 12th graders)
Third Grade God Squad (3rd graders)
Club 45 (4th and 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 me and we'll figure it out; we always have ones on hand to use here.
- Don't have one? Talk to me and we'll figure it out; we always have ones on hand to use here.
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.
2025-2026 SNL Dates
(Sunday nights, 5pm-7pm @ Buffalo Grove Campus)
September 7...Joshua 1:9
September 21...Psalm 1:3
October 5...2 Corinthians 9:7
October 19...Galatians 6:9
November 2...Matthew 5:14
November 16 -- Friendsgiving @ DEERFIELD
December 7 --Family Dinner& Carols and Cookies
December 21 -- Christmas Party & Christmas Eve Rehearsal
January 4...Matthew 2:10
January 18...Micah 6:8
February 1...Matthew 25:35
February 15...Romans 8:38-39
March 1...Esther 4:14
March 15...Psalm 23:1
April 19 -- Move Up Celebration and Family Potluck
(Sunday nights, 5pm-7pm @ Buffalo Grove Campus)
March 15...Psalm 23:1
April 19 -- Move Up Celebration and Family Potluck
Lent and Easter at Kingswood
Ash Wednesday is February 18, and that evening begins the Lenten season, which is full of reflection and quieter time with God, as we prepare for Easter.
Check out our Lent and Easter webpage to see all the different ways that children, youth, and families can get involved this season.
If you have questions, please reach out to Miss Jenn.
Ash Wednesday is February 18, and that evening begins the Lenten season, which is full of reflection and quieter time with God, as we prepare for Easter.
Check out our Lent and Easter webpage to see all the different ways that children, youth, and families can get involved this season.
If you have questions, please reach out to Miss Jenn.
Bernie's Book Bank and Culver's Fundraiser
Bernie's Book Bank...
Thursday, March 26
4:30-6:00 pm
917 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Join us during Spring Break to sort, sticker, and pack books for deserving children in need of books! Sign up HERE.
Culver's Dining for Dollars...
Thursday, March 26
10 am-10 pm
Buffalo Grove and Northbrook locations
Stop by Culver's at any point during the day to help raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip! Join the Kingswood crew at the Buffalo Grove location at 6:30 for dinner together!
You must use the flyer for us to receive credit. FLYER HERE
Bernie's Book Bank...
Thursday, March 26
4:30-6:00 pm
917 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Join us during Spring Break to sort, sticker, and pack books for deserving children in need of books! Sign up HERE.
Culver's Dining for Dollars...
Thursday, March 26
10 am-10 pm
Buffalo Grove and Northbrook locations
Stop by Culver's at any point during the day to help raise funds for the Youth Mission Trip! Join the Kingswood crew at the Buffalo Grove location at 6:30 for dinner together!
You must use the flyer for us to receive credit. FLYER HERE
Palm Sunday will be AWESOME!!
Join us on Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) for all kinds of great fun.
Arrive by 8:30am to be a part of the palms procession around the outside of the church, where our special guest (Ollie the donkey) will walk with Jesus and the crowd (that's you!). We'll wave palm branches and celebrate this triumphal entry.
Our 9am service that day will be a hands-on, interactive, wiggle-friendly time to learn more about Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
(No Sunday School that day.)
At 10am, we'll have an Easter Egg Hunt!
After the Easter Egg Hunt, come to the Activity Center for some brunch provided by the United Methodist Men.
ALL are welcome. Invite your friends, classmates, teammates, and neighbors. As all Kingswood events are, this is open to our community!!
Join us on Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday) for all kinds of great fun.
Arrive by 8:30am to be a part of the palms procession around the outside of the church, where our special guest (Ollie the donkey) will walk with Jesus and the crowd (that's you!). We'll wave palm branches and celebrate this triumphal entry.
Our 9am service that day will be a hands-on, interactive, wiggle-friendly time to learn more about Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
(No Sunday School that day.)
At 10am, we'll have an Easter Egg Hunt!
After the Easter Egg Hunt, come to the Activity Center for some brunch provided by the United Methodist Men.
ALL are welcome. Invite your friends, classmates, teammates, and neighbors. As all Kingswood events are, this is open to our community!!
Check out the calendar of tentative
practice and performance dates!
practice and performance dates!
MUSIC FOR KINGSWOOD KIDS @ the Buffalo Grove campus...
We're excited to begin another year of Children's Xylophones and Chimes (preK-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade).
If you are interested in participating in either group, please reach out to Miss Jenn or Miss Felicia.
We're excited to begin another year of Children's Xylophones and Chimes (preK-5th grade) and Youth Praise Band (5th-12th grade).
- Children's Xylophones and Chimes is for 4-year-old preK 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 or your 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 Children, Families 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.
