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 & 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.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...June 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
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 0-23 months | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | Lisa P. |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sally A. | Sheri B. | Paula S. | Sue E. |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | ??? | Jenn S. | Alma S. | Lisa I.??? |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Kim P. | ??? | ??? | Annelise D.??? |
| Youth | Shane R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | Rebecca R. | ||
| Youth | Laura B. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | |||
| Youth | Kate L. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | |||
| Youth | Jill G? | Breakfast: Dennis S. |
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 grade | Lianne 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. |
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...July 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
| 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. | Sally A. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lisa D. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Annelise D. | Zane I. | Annelise D. | Annelise D. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | ??? | ??? | ??? | ??? | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Shane R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE | |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Food Pantry: Kate L. | NONE | |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Breakfast: Aaron N. | NONE | |
| Youth | NONE | Jill G? | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
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 grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. | Mindy B. Alice S. | Christina. M. Caitlin E. | Alice S. Pastor Lynn M. | NONE |
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL...August 2025
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= None
| AUGUST 2025 | August 3 | August 10 | August 17 | August 24 | August 31 |
| Nursery 0-23 months | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery 2-4 years | Liz S. | Sally A. | Sue E. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | ??? | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Alma S. | Kim P. | Lisa I. | Kim P. | 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 |
Youth Sunday School= None
| AUGUST 2025 | August 3 | August 10 | August 17 | August 24 | August 31 |
| Nursery open for families | |||||
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. | Caitlin E. Mindy B. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina. M. Caitlin E. Pastor Lynn M. | ??? Pastor Lynn M. ??? | NONE |
September 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
| 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 D. | Paula S. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | ??? | Kim P. | Denise G. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | ??? | Alissa K. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Aaron N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate 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 grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Mindy B. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina M. ??? Pastor Lynn M. | Alice S. ??? Pastor Lynn M. | NONE |
October 2025 Calendar
BUFFALO GROVE
DEERFIELD
Youth Sunday School= NONE
| OCTOBER 2025 | October 5 | October 12 | October 19 | October 26 | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery | Debbie G. | Debbie G. | Kim D. | Kim D. | NONE |
| Nursery | Liz S. | Sally A. | Lisa D. | ??? | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Jenn S. | Jenn S. | Lindsey R. | Laura B. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | ??? | Kim P. | Denise G. | Lori C. | NONE |
| K-5th grade | Beth W. | Lani V. | Alissa K. | Jenn S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Pete C. | Rebecca R. | Food Pantry: Alex N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Laura B. | Jill G. | Food Pantry: Aaron. N. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Ken J. | Chris L. | Breakfast: Jim S. | NONE |
| Youth | NONE | Kate L. | Kate L. | Breakfast: Dennis S. | NONE |
Youth Sunday School= NONE
| OCTOBER 2025 | October 5 | October 12 | October 19 | October 26 | 5th Sunday of the month |
| Nursery open for families | NONE | ||||
| K-5th grade | Lianne P. Kathy M. Pastor Lynn M. | Caitlin E. Mindy B. Pastor Lynn M. | Christina M. ??? Pastor Lynn M. | Alice S. ??? Pastor Lynn M. | NONE |
2025-2026
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 - 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-leaders6th-8th grade
co-leaders9th-12th grade
co-leadersSept 7, 2025
Dinner: Chicago-style hot dogs, mac&cheese*Donna G.
Brian H.
Chris L.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.
Kim L.Sept 21, 2025
Dinner: Cookout!*Jim G.
Brian H.
Laura/John K.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Kim L.Oct 5, 2025 *Chris L.
Brian H.
John/Laura K.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Kim L.Oct 19, 2025
Dinner: Pasta that tastes like pizza!*Sue F. Life Group
Brian H.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.
Kim L.Nov 2, 2025
Dinner: Chili Hot Dogs*Donna G.
Brian H.
Chris L.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.
Kim L.Nov 16, 2025 Friendsgiving @ DF campus Jenn S.
Betsy N.
Kim L.Dec 7, 2025
Carol Sing-AlongJenn S.
Sandy P.
Kim L.Dec 21, 2025
Christmas Party & Christmas Eve RehearsalJenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.
Kim L.Jan 4, 2026
Dinner: Meat & Veggie Lasagnas*Donna G.
Brian H.
Laura/John K.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.Jan 18, 2026
Dinner: Breakfast for Dinner*Jim G.
Brian H.
Jay J.Jenn S.
Sandy P.Feb 1, 2026
Dinner: Chicken Tenders, Mac&cheese*Donna G.
Brian H.
Jay J.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.Feb 15, 2026
Dinner: Pasta Bar*John/Laura K.
Brian H.Jenn S.
Sandy P.March 1, 2026
Dinner: Chili Hot Dogs*Donna G.
Brian H.
John/Laura K.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.March 15, 2026
Dinner: Tacos, rice, beans*Laura/John K.
Brian H.Jenn S.
Sandy P.April 19, 2026
Move Up Celebration
Dinner: Cookout!Family Potluck
*Jim G.Jenn S.
Sandy P.
Betsy N.
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
10/4-10/5/25: Youth Fall Retreat
- Kate L.
- ???
- ???
- ???
- Kate
- ???
- ???
- ???
Interfaith Worship Experiences
Planned Experiences
10/5/25: ??? (Sunday @ 9 am after retreat)
Additional Locations and Dates TBD (possible ones are listed)
10/5/25: ??? (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
Summer 2026
Ongoing
- 10/18/25: Harvest Fest
- 11/8/25: Feed My Starving Children
- Kate L.
- ???
- ???
- 11/13/25: World Kindness Day project
- 1/19/26: Martin Luther King, Jr. service day
- Kate L.
- ???
- ???
- 2/6/26: Parents' Night Out Babysitting
- 3/29/26: Easter Egg Hunt in DF
- April TBD: Special Olympics
Summer 2026
- Vacation Bible School
- Youth Summer Mission Trip
Ongoing
- PADs from October-April set up and clean up
- Fourth Sunday of each month 9-10 am: Food Pantry prep