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), mentoring in Confirmation, 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

WHAT  VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES  ARE  THERE?

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!  Come back soon!

VOLUNTEER  SCHEDULES

Sunday School
Volunteer Calendar

  • 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.
September 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
SEPTEMBER
2025		September 7
Welcome Back
September 14

September 21

September 28
5th Sunday of the month
Nursery
Debbie G.
Debbie G.
Kim D.Kim D.
NONE
Nursery
Liz S.Lisa P.Lisa D.Paula S.NONE
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Laura B.NONE
K-5th grade???Kim P.Jenn S.Lori C.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.Erika B.Alissa K.???NONE
YouthNONEPete C.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthNONELaura B.Jill G.Food Pantry:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONEKen J. Chris L.Breakfast:
Jim S.		NONE
YouthNONEKate L.Kate L.Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NONE

DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
SEPTEMBER
2025		September 7
Welcome Back
September 14
​​
September 21 

September 28
5th Sunday of the month
Nursery open for families



NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		NONE...
Family Worship		Christina M.
???
Pastor Lynn M.		Alice S.
???
Pastor Lynn M.
NONE
October 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
OCTOBER
2025		October 5

October 12

October 19

October 265th Sunday of the month
Nursery
Debbie G.
Debbie G.
Kim D.Kim D.
NO 5th Sunday
Nursery
Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.Sue E.NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Lindsey R.Lisa P.NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeDenise G.???Jenn S.Lori C.NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeBeth W.Lani V.Alissa K.Jenn S.NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONEPete C.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Jean S.		NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONELaura B.Jill G.Food Pantry:
Kate L		NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONEKen J. Chris L.Breakfast:
Jim S.
NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONEKate L.Kate L.Breakfast:
Dennis S.		NO 5th Sunday
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
OCTOBER
2025		October 5

October 12
​​
October 19

October 265th Sunday of the month
Nursery open for families



NONE
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		???
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina M.
???
Pastor Lynn M.		Alice S.
???
Pastor Lynn M.
NONE
November 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
November
2025		Nov 2
All Saints
Nov 9Nov 16

Nov 23

Nov 30
1st Sunday of Advent
Nursery
Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.Kim D.Carol E.
Nursery
Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.Sarah L.Sue E.
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Jenn S.Jenn S.NONE
K-5th gradeBeth W.Lani V.Lindsey R.Laura B.NONE
K-5th gradeDenise G.Kim P.Alissa K.Lori C.NONE
YouthNONE (in service)Pete C.Rebecca R.Food Pantry:
Alex N.		NONE
YouthNONE (in service)
Laura B.Jill G.Food Pantry:
Aaron N.		NONE
YouthNONE (in service)
Ken J.Chris L.Breakfast:
Jim G.		NONE
YouthNONE (in service)
Kate L.Kate L.

Food Pantry: Aaron N.		Breakfast:
Dennis S.

PADS:
Kate L.		NONE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
November
2025		Nov 2
All Saints		Nov 9Nov 16

Nov 23
Nov 30
Nursery open for families




K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Pastor Lynn M.		Caitlin E.
Mindy B.
Pastor Lynn M.		Christina M.
???
Pastor Lynn M.		???
Alice S.
Pastor Lynn M.
Caitlin E.
Pastor Lynn M.
December 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
December
2025		Dec 7Dec 14Dec 21Dec 285th Sunday of the month
Nursery
Debbie G.Debbie G.Kim D.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
Nursery
Liz S.Sally A.Lisa D.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeJenn S.Jenn S.Jenn S.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeBeth W.Lani V.Alissa K.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeDenise G.Kim P.Lindsey R.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONE (in service)
Pete C.Rebecca R.NONE (holiday break)NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONE (in service)
Laura B.Jill G.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONE (in service)
Ken J.Chris L.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
YouthNONE (in service)
Kate L.Kate L.NONE (holiday break)
NO 5th Sunday
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
December
2025		Dec 7Dec 14Dec 21Dec 285th Sunday of the month
Nursery open for families



NO 5th Sunday
K-5th gradeLianne P.
Kathy M.
Mindy B.
Alice S.		Christina. M.
Caitlin E.
Alice S.
Pastor Lynn M.
NO 5th Sunday

Sunday Night Live
Volunteer Calendar

  • Check Your Dates: Please select the SNL 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 - 5:45 pm.
  • *NEW this year*...5:45pm worship time in the Sanctuary.
  • Activities and lessons are split into age groups from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
     Dinner Team  3rd-5th grade 
     Co-leaders     		 6th-12th grade 
     Co-leaders     		  
    Sept 7, 2025 
    Dinner:  Chicago-style hot dogs, mac&cheese    		 *Donna G.
    Brian H.
    Chris L.
    Katie R.
    Taelor C.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Amy T.    		 
    Sept 21, 2025 
    Dinner:  Cookout!    		*Jim G.
     Brian H.
    Laura/John K.
    Mike B.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    Oct 5, 2025
    Pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit     		*Chris L.
    Brian H.
    John/Laura K.
    Jim S.
    Adam R.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.
    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Amy T.    		 
    Oct 19, 2025 
    Dinner:  Pasta that tastes like pizza!    		 *Sue F. Life Group
    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Kim L.    		Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    Nov 2, 2025 
    Dinner: Pizza, salad, pasta    		 *John/Laura K.
    Brian H.
    Chris L.
    Sue E.
    Dave E.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Amy T.    		 
    Nov 16, 2025  Friendsgiving @ DF campus Jenn S.
    Betsy N.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    Dec 7, 2025
    Carol Sing-Along    		 Family BYOD
    (bring your own dinner)    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Alex N.
    Aaron N.    		 
    Dec 21, 2025 
    Christmas Party & Christmas Eve Rehearsal    		  Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.
    Kim L.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    Jan 4, 2026
    Dinner:  Meat & Veggie Lasagnas     		 *Donna G.
    Brian H.
    Laura/John K.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Amy T.    		 
    Jan 18, 2026 
    Dinner:  Breakfast for Dinner
    		*Jim G.
    Brian H.
    Jay J.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    Feb 1, 2026
    Dinner:  Chicken Tenders, Mac&cheese     		 *Donna G.
    Brian H.
    Jay J.
    Beth J.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.    		 Kate L.
    Alex N.
    Aaron N.    		 
    Feb 15, 2026 
    Dinner:  Pasta Bar    		*John/Laura K.
    Brian H.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
    March 1, 2026 
    Dinner:  Chili Hot Dogs    		 *Donna G.
    Brian H.
    John/Laura K.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Amy T.    		 
    March 15, 2026 
    Dinner:      		*Donna G.
    Brian H.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.    		 Kate L.
    Jill G.
    Alex N.
    Aaron N.    		 
    April 19, 2026 
    Move Up Celebration
    Dinner:  Cookout!    		 Family Potluck
    *Jim G.    		 Jenn S.
    Sandy P.
    Betsy N.    		 Kate L.
    Rebecca H.
    Jill G.    		 
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