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.
- 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.
SEPTEMBER Sunday School...Power Up: Starting Each Day With Jesus
September 7...Feeling BIG feelings
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Psalm 42
- STORY: David and Goliath...and David's BIG feelings
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer through art
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG
- NO Sunday School at DF...Family Worship!
- BIBLE: Job
- STORY: Tried and true Job trusts God.
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer walk and prayer through song
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: 1 Kings 19:5-9
- STORY: Elijah in the wilderness
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer through movement and Breath Prayer
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: John 21
- STORY: Peter sees Jesus again
- PRAYER PRACTICE: Prayer journal and 5-finger-prayer
OCTOBER Sunday School...Now You See Me
October 5
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Daniel 1
- STORY: Daniel's training in Babylon
- BIG IDEA: God helps us choose wisely.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG & DF
- BIBLE: Daniel 3
- STORY: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
- BIG IDEA: God is ready to rescue us.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Daniel 5
- STORY: Daniel interprets the writing on the wall
- BIG IDEA: God's words show us what to do.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Daniel 6
- STORY: Daniel in the lions' den
- BIG IDEA: Our courage can help others see God.
NOVEMBER Sunday School...In Season
November 2
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Psalm 1
- STORY: Learning how to delight in God's ways
- BIG IDEA: God's words are always in season.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Psalm 23
- STORY: Learning that God is our shepherd
- BIG IDEA: God leads us in every season.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Psalm 51
- STORY: Learning that God can make our hearts clean
- BIG IDEA: God hears us no matter the season.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Psalm 100
- STORY: Learning how to have thankful hearts
- BIG IDEA: We can thank God for every season.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- NO for Sunday School at BG and DF
- K-5th graders will stay in the service with their families
- Hanging of the Greens...decorating for Christmas!
DECEMBER Sunday School...Joy Story
December 7...second Sunday of Advent
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Luke 1:26-38
- STORY: The angel Gabriel told Mary the joyful news
- BIG IDEA: Jesus is the savior God promised.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Luke 1:39-56
- STORY: Mary visited Elizabeth to share joyful news
- BIG IDEA: Jesus brings joy to the world.
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Luke 2:1-20
- STORY: Shepherds hear the joyful news of Jesus' birth
- BIG IDEA: Jesus is God's greatest gift!
- NO for Nursery at BG
- NO for Sunday School at BG and DF
- ALL children will remain in the worship service with their families.
JANUARY Sunday School
January 4...Epiphany Sunday
- YES for Nursery at BG
- YES for Sunday School at BG and DF
- BIBLE: Matthew 2:1-12
- STORY: Magi from the East looked for and worshiped Jesus
- BIG IDEA: Everyone is invited to worship Jesus.
SEPTEMBER SUNDAY SCHOOL
God gives us power to handle our big feelings. No matter what children are feeling, they can know that God sees them, knows them, loves them, and is there for them.
We know that many children today live with anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other
factors that may leave them feeling isolated and alone. The Bible stories we'll hear and the prayer practices we'll learn will encourage kids and emphasize that God loves them.
God gives us power to handle our big feelings. No matter what children are feeling, they can know that God sees them, knows them, loves them, and is there for them.
We know that many children today live with anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other
factors that may leave them feeling isolated and alone. The Bible stories we'll hear and the prayer practices we'll learn will encourage kids and emphasize that God loves them.
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!
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family.
Click on the picture above to check out these conversation starters to get the discussion going.
Read this week's scripture and talk as a family.
Click on the picture above to check out these conversation starters to get the discussion going.
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
September 21
October 5
October 19
November 2
November 16 -- Friendsgiving
December 7 -- Carol Sing-Along
December 21 -- Christmas Party & Christmas Eve Rehearsal
January 4
January 18
February 1
February 15
March 1
March 15
April 19 -- Move Up Celebration and Family Potluck
(Sunday nights, 5pm-7pm @ Buffalo Grove Campus)
September 7
September 21
October 5
October 19
November 2
November 16 -- Friendsgiving
December 7 -- Carol Sing-Along
December 21 -- Christmas Party & Christmas Eve Rehearsal
January 4
January 18
February 1
February 15
March 1
March 15
April 19 -- Move Up Celebration and Family Potluck
Join us on Friday, September 12 @ 5:30pm at AMC Hawthorn 12 in Vernon Hills for a Kingswood Friends and Family exclusive event!
Come by yourself, bring your family, invite some friends...invite your neighbor!
We have the whole 53-seat theater for our group, so get your tickets now before they're gone.
Only $5 per ticket!!
You can pay when you register HERE.
There are NO previews, so the movie will begin right at 5:30pm and end around 7pm.
Check out the trailer and activities HERE!
Come by yourself, bring your family, invite some friends...invite your neighbor!
We have the whole 53-seat theater for our group, so get your tickets now before they're gone.
Only $5 per ticket!!
You can pay when you register HERE.
There are NO previews, so the movie will begin right at 5:30pm and end around 7pm.
Check out the trailer and activities HERE!
Come join Kingswood United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 14, for a special Sunday service at our Deerfield campus! As we enter the back-to-school season, we invite all people to join us for a wonderful time of worship, music, and various family activities. We hope to see you there.
Our annual HarvestFest is coming soon!!
Do you love all things fall? Join us at our Buffalo Grove campus on Saturday, October 18 from 10am until 2pm .
Most things are FREE...Trunk or Treat, hot dog lunch for kids under 12, games, face painting, s'mores, pumpkin decorating, petting farm and more. Food and treats are available for purchase for 13-year-olds and older, as well as fun shopping in our Thrift Store.
At 1:30pm we'll have a Pet Blessing
so bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friend to receive a blessing.
Do you love all things fall? Join us at our Buffalo Grove campus on Saturday, October 18 from 10am until 2pm .
Most things are FREE...Trunk or Treat, hot dog lunch for kids under 12, games, face painting, s'mores, pumpkin decorating, petting farm and more. Food and treats are available for purchase for 13-year-olds and older, as well as fun shopping in our Thrift Store.
At 1:30pm we'll have a Pet Blessing
so bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friend to receive a blessing.
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).
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.
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!
