Our youth ministry is multi-dimensional, supporting youth, 6th – 12th grade from both the Buffalo Grove and Deerfield campuses, as they grow in mind, body, and spirit. We are committed to being inclusive and welcoming all youth. Our program provides a variety of ways for youth to stay connected so that they can grow in their love for God, live their faith in service, and build sacred community with other youth and adults.
Sunday School for middle and high schoolers is held during our 9:00 am worship service at the Buffalo Grove campus.
Sunday School for middle and high schoolers is held during our 9:00 am worship service at the Buffalo Grove campus.
Children, Youth, & Young Adult Survey
We want to hear from you!
As our Kingswood United Methodist Church (UMC) children, youth, and young adult groups continue to grow in faith and fellowship, we would like your feedback and input into elevating this already incredible community! The more information you can share, the better! We will use this information to help guide us as we move forward.
This survey is adaptive, meaning the question sets will change based on some of your initial answers. This survey should take about 5-15 minutes to complete depending on your pathway and how detailed your answers are.
Every survey completed by May 25 will be entered into a raffle to win a prize! Our hope is that every family completes this survey along with all youth and young adults (beyond their family response).
As our Kingswood United Methodist Church (UMC) children, youth, and young adult groups continue to grow in faith and fellowship, we would like your feedback and input into elevating this already incredible community! The more information you can share, the better! We will use this information to help guide us as we move forward.
This survey is adaptive, meaning the question sets will change based on some of your initial answers. This survey should take about 5-15 minutes to complete depending on your pathway and how detailed your answers are.
Every survey completed by May 25 will be entered into a raffle to win a prize! Our hope is that every family completes this survey along with all youth and young adults (beyond their family response).
Holy Saturday Easter Eve Youth-led Service
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Service at 5:00 pm
(Youth participating in the service need to arrive at 4:00 pm)
We are trying something new and very exciting this year for our Holy Saturday Easter Eve service on March 30. The youth are leading the service and we want you to come and celebrate with us! You are encouraged to take a screenshot of the Easter Eve invitation image provided and share it with others!
Please reach out to Kate Lapetino (klapetino@kingswoodumc.com) if you would like to participate or if you have any questions!
Service at 5:00 pm
(Youth participating in the service need to arrive at 4:00 pm)
We are trying something new and very exciting this year for our Holy Saturday Easter Eve service on March 30. The youth are leading the service and we want you to come and celebrate with us! You are encouraged to take a screenshot of the Easter Eve invitation image provided and share it with others!
Please reach out to Kate Lapetino (klapetino@kingswoodumc.com) if you would like to participate or if you have any questions!
Summer 2024 Youth Mission Trip
All youth who have graduated 6th grade through 12th grade are invited to join us for our Summer 2024 Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia!
Commitment deadline is fast approaching! Initial sign up is due April 1, 2024!
When: July 14 - July 20, 2024
Where: Appalachia, West Virginia (exact location is yet to be shared)
Through: Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Registration Group Code: 15585
Payment: Please direct all payments to Kingswood UMC and note that it is for the Youth Mission Trip Summer 2024
Cost, dates, and other important information can be found by downloading the Youth Mission Trip Summer 2024 Information PDF.
*If you are registering more than one person in your family, you will need to "Create a new user account" for each person. You can use the same phone number and email address for all accounts, but each participant needs their own user account and personal information.
Commitment deadline is fast approaching! Initial sign up is due April 1, 2024!
When: July 14 - July 20, 2024
Where: Appalachia, West Virginia (exact location is yet to be shared)
Through: Appalachia Service Project (ASP)
Registration Group Code: 15585
Payment: Please direct all payments to Kingswood UMC and note that it is for the Youth Mission Trip Summer 2024
Cost, dates, and other important information can be found by downloading the Youth Mission Trip Summer 2024 Information PDF.
*If you are registering more than one person in your family, you will need to "Create a new user account" for each person. You can use the same phone number and email address for all accounts, but each participant needs their own user account and personal information.
Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer with the Special Olympics at Prospect Heights HS
Sunday, April 14
8:00-4:00 pm
We would love for all youth to join us for a day of serving as a part of the Kingswood Youth! You will sign up on your own but we will be working at the same event and will stay together as a group.
How to sign-up: There is a Sign Up Information PDF that gives you step-by-step instructions for signing up! Then select the link "Sign up to volunteer here" to fill out your form and learn more!
Once you have signed up through the link, Kate will be in contact with you with more information for the day of the event.
Sunday, April 14
8:00-4:00 pm
We would love for all youth to join us for a day of serving as a part of the Kingswood Youth! You will sign up on your own but we will be working at the same event and will stay together as a group.
How to sign-up: There is a Sign Up Information PDF that gives you step-by-step instructions for signing up! Then select the link "Sign up to volunteer here" to fill out your form and learn more!
Once you have signed up through the link, Kate will be in contact with you with more information for the day of the event.
Youth Dinner & Event Nights
Youth Dinner & Event Nights at the Buffalo Grove Campus
Upcoming Dates: April 7 and April 21
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Come for dinner and stay for faith, fellowship, and fun!
Each event is $3 with scholarship monies available (reach out to Kate for more information).
All families are welcome to come for dinner from 5:00-6:00 pm and then our children and parents have their own events from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Bring a friend and come check it out!
Upcoming Dates: April 7 and April 21
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Come for dinner and stay for faith, fellowship, and fun!
Each event is $3 with scholarship monies available (reach out to Kate for more information).
All families are welcome to come for dinner from 5:00-6:00 pm and then our children and parents have their own events from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Bring a friend and come check it out!
Other Ways to Get Involved!
Confirmation
Youth Praise Band
Confirmation is for students in the 7-8 grades from both the Buffalo Grove and Deerfield campus.
Contact Kate Lapetino for more information.
Confirmation Sunday is May 19, 2024 at the 10:30 am BG service.
Contact Kate Lapetino for more information.
Confirmation Sunday is May 19, 2024 at the 10:30 am BG service.
Our Buffalo Grove campus Youth Praise Band (4th-12th grade) has two more performances for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us for some great music on Saturday, March 30 at our 5:00 pm Holy Saturday service and Sunday, May 5 at our Music Ministry service!
Questions? Please contact Felicia Patton, Director of Music Ministries.
Looking for one-on-one piano lessons? Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch.
Looking for one-on-one voice, guitar or other lessons? Contact our Director of Music Ministries, Felicia Patton.
Questions? Please contact Felicia Patton, Director of Music Ministries.
Looking for one-on-one piano lessons? Contact our Organist, Dr. Michael Fritsch.
Looking for one-on-one voice, guitar or other lessons? Contact our Director of Music Ministries, Felicia Patton.
Please know that we care deeply about the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults. Every volunteer working directly with and supervising children, youth, and vulnerable adults are Safe Sanctuaries trained and background checked.