School Partners

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

It only takes one volunteer, one student, one staff member, one connection, one opportunity to share the love of Jesus.

Why School Partners?

Our goal is to support the staff and students at our local partner schools by demonstrating the love of Jesus in practical ways. Whether you read to a class, provide academic support, encourage teachers through our hospitality events, or assemble learning materials from your home – every effort is appreciated. We are truly the church when we move beyond our own walls to love our community.

General Donations

Your financial gift allows us to be ready for the unique needs of our partner schools. We consistently use donations to provide supplies and support to the students and teachers.

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Volunteer

There are several ways you can make an impact in our local schools— even from home. Join one of our School Partner Move Out Teams!

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Some Ways We Serve

Guest Readers

Encourage a love for reading and build relationships with students by reading weekly to a class. Time commitment is approximately a half-hour per class. You could choose to read to one or more classes.

Academic Support

Volunteers will be assigned to individual children or small groups of students who need additional academic support. Expectation is to serve weekly in the same classroom in order to increase the likelihood of academic progress and personal connection. The time commitment is two to three hours per week.

Library Team

Serve alongside others who have a passion for reading and a love for children. Team members read stories, organize books, and assist with check-outs and returns. Time commitment is flexible but typically two days per month.

Hospitality

Many of our partner schools do not have parent groups that support and celebrate the staff. As a volunteer, you can make a difference by assisting with staff appreciation opportunities. When the teachers are uplifted, they are better able to give their time and energy to the students. The purpose of this team is to bring joy and encouragement to the staff.

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Financial Peace University (FPU)

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a catalyst to help people live in financial freedom and enable them to have a posture of openhandedness. We have witnessed numerous Kensington families experience life change as a result of applying Biblical truths to their personal finances. The real blessing is seeing people create lives of margin that allow them to hear and respond to the Lord’s calling on their lives.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Virtual Classes

GROUP LEADER DEVELOPMENT

September 2020: Virtual Groups Best Practices

Workshop Video
Workshop Handout: The 5 Essentials of Virtual Meetings
Simulated Virtual Small Group

October 2020: Conflict Resolution

Workshop Video
Workshop Handout: What’s Your Leadership Style?
Workshop Resources & Video Links

November 2020: Mental Health

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Workshop Handout: Mental Health Tools and Resources

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For additional questions, please contact [email protected] or call 248.786.0637

Alpha

What is my purpose? What value does the Bible have in my life? How do I pray? How can I grow in confidence to share my faith? These are the big questions that are at the heart of what it means to have a relationship with God. Alpha is a space to explore life’s big questions, to say what you think and to hear other people’s points of view. Over ten-weeks you will explore and discover while listening to weekly topics, participating in table discussion, and developing community. Alpha courses meeting in-person gather around a meal.

You don’t have to come for the whole series—just check it out for the first session and see what you think. No pressure.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

All Campuses

Virtual

Birmingham

in-person

Clarkston

in-person

Clinton Twp

in-person

Orion

in-person

Troy

in-person

Bible Basics

Whether you are brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for decades, Bible Basics is a course that will help you understand the overall flow of the Bible. Over the course of several weeks, learn how the Bible came from the original writers to the English versions we have today. We’ll look at the big-picture story of the Bible and how all the individual books add to the whole. We’ll even learn a little about the history of the Jewish nation. But most of all, we’ll grow in our awe of the amazing author of this amazing book!

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Birmingham

in-person

Clarkston

In-person

Clinton Township

In-person | Monday

Orion

In-person

Traverse City

In-person

All Campuses

Virtual

Marriage Classes

What grows marriages? Focusing on the two of you and being in community!
The Marriage Course includes seven sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Some couples do the course to intentionally invest in their relationship, others are looking to address more specific challenges. Either way, the course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help you build a relationship that lasts a lifetime. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

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Marriage and Blended Family

The Marriage Course offers essential tools and practical ideas to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. Strengthen your communication and gain a deeper understanding of your partner. The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles but designed for all couples with or without a church background.
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The Blended Family Workshop addresses the confusing roles and boundaries involved in blending families and identifies why parents so often struggle in blending their efforts. Find a community of people who are contemplating blending a family or are “in the trenches” building and growing their blended family!
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Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Troy Campus

Join us Sunday night, December 5th for a Community Prayer Vigil at Kensington Church at 6:00 pm. Invite friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to come together for a time of hope and prayer. 

Following the Vigil, at 7:00 pm, there will be breakouts for students and for parents to process and be equipped in caring for themselves and those around in times of tragedy.

Clinton Township Campus

We will be offering a time for our congregation to gather after each service for a time of corporate prayer in the Greatroom. Prayer will be offered at 10:15 am and 12:15 pm. (25000 Hall Rd, Charter Twp of Clinton, MI 48036)

This Sunday at 3:30 pm as a community we want to gather, pray and mourn together. We are all looking for answers and wondering why tragedy happens but we can find hope and peace in Jesus. 

Orion Campus

We believe that unity at this time is more important than ever. Several churches in the area are partnering together to offer space for students to begin the process of healing.

We will have several grief and trauma specialists on site this Sunday evening at our Orion Campus (4640 S Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48359) from 5-6:30pm and will have a night of prayer, worship and an opportunity for students to process with each other.

Tate Myre Funeral:
Monday, 12.6 Visitation 1 to 8pm
Tuesday, 12.7 Visitation 10-12pm and funeral at Noon

Parents & Student Resources

Parents – self care is critical. It’s important to do your own processing with another adult so that you can be more present as your child processes. Here are tools that you can use to get you started.

Podcast

A podcast talking to kids about school violence and trauma

Helpful Blogs

A blog about responding to the trauma of school shootings
Processing your pain for better emotional health

Other Materials

High School crisis conversation guide 
Middle School Crisis conversation guide
5 things to remember when tragedy strikes
Talking to your children

Counselors Are Needed After Tragedy

“The aftermath of the Oxford shooting tragedy will undoubtedly result in traumatic symptoms and experiences across our communities for quite some time. Healing the brain through evidence-based therapies is absolutely possible with clinical guidance. There is a valuable village of Trauma Therapists with collective resources standing by for Oxford, for both direct and secondary survivors to engage in therapy. Until then, we honorably hold a sacred space, as students, families, staff and school partners continue to mourn.” -Laura Azoni, LMSW, Founder of Sanctuary Services

Birmingham Campus

We are offering a time for our congregation to gather after the 10am service for prayer in the Groves Auditorium, 20500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.

On Sunday evening, Dec 5, parents of high school and middle school students are invited to the second half of our Edge gathering at Genesis Church, 309 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067, at 6:15pm. We will have a breakout to equip parents in caring for themselves and processing pain with their children in times of tragedy.

Learning Labs

Pathways is a series of open conversations exploring practices and rhythms for spiritual transformation and discipleship. We will unpack different ways to pray, read scripture, live in community, and encounter God by opening the floor to talk about our own lived experiences, perspectives, and insights on what it means to grow closer to God. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Troy Campus, beginning September 21st. Contact [email protected] 
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Together Again

updated June 23, 2021

It’s been life-giving to be in-person for our weekend services since last July when we reopened. If you haven’t yet, we invite you to join us in person sometime soon.

Reservations and ticketing have been discontinued at all our campuses.

Masks are optional at all services, events, and ministry gatherings for kids, students, and adults. We know that everyone needs to make the right health decisions for themselves and their family, so if you feel comfortable removing your mask, you may. And if you’d like to continue wearing a mask or face covering, you may do that as well. This is a personal choice that only you can decide what is best for yourself when attending in person at Kensington.

If you are sick, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or have possibly been exposed to COVID-19, please plan to stay home and participate in our services via our many online streaming options.

At the start of the pandemic, Kensington’s Executive Team commissioned a group of staff members as a COVID Task Force to establish protocols and procedures for the safety of our church community. Thanks for sticking with us throughout all the changes and adjustments over the past 15 months.

We’re grateful to be together again!