Federated Church of Sycamore

05/31/2026

05/26/2026

What a joy it was to celebrate the coming arrival of another baby in our congregation this past Sunday! Keith and Nikki, we extend so many blessings and prayers as you embark on this exciting, overwhelming, exhausting, wonder-filled journey! May you come to know God's graces in new and profound ways in these tender days of life transition!

05/18/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated with Pastor Eric, Shrestha, and E. as they prepare to welcome baby Singh-Ogi #2 in the coming days! They are so grateful for everyone who was there, who shared in the celebration, and who blessed them with cards, gifts, and support! E. especially loves all the big sibling gifts and books he got!!

Pastor Eric is now on Parental Leave through Sunday, July 19. Please send them your prayers and blessings as they journey through this big, exciting transition!
🙏🙏🙏 ❤️❤️❤️

05/13/2026

WELCOME TO FEDERATED, Tom, Sarah (+ Leila), and Catherine! On Sunday, May 3rd, we welcomed three more adult members and another youth into our growing community!

We continue to be blessed by the gifts our newer members bring to us--an array of background and life experiences, passions and commitments, gifts and talents. As usual, we didn't just "welcome" these folks now; rather this was an opportunity to pause and celebrate what was already true!

We look forward to the ways they will continue to expand, challenge, inspire, and deepen our commitment to loving one another and the world, and to pursuing justice in our community!

05/07/2026

Today's the Day! We're halfway to our goal! Can you help us get across the finish line? Please consider making a donation in honor of a beloved little one in your life!

https://www.givedekalbcounty.org/organizations/federated-preschool

Federated Preschool

05/05/2026

Please consider supporting Federated Preschool this Give DeKalb County (this Thursday, May 7–link in comments)!

Last year, we were successful in adding much-needed drainage to our playground to keep it from flooding (and thus being unusable after rainfall). However, it turns out the flooding wasn’t the only reason this area has long had issues maintaining grass. After unsuccessful attempts at maintaining sod / grass in this section, we are joining many parks / playgrounds in looking for a more durable solution for our nearly 80 children: astroturf.

The cost to install astroturf (in the area in that’s flooded in the second picture) is nearly $7,000–so that is our goal this Give DeKalb County!

Please consider a donation of any amount in honor of the little ones in your life. All children deserve access to a space like this that brings such joy!

On behalf of the dozens of little ones and their families under our care, THANK YOU!