Urban Youth Ministry

05/28/2026

So proud to have the support of our community and city officials as we kick off another great summer for area youth in the area. To learn more about our UYM programs and free resources, please visit our website: https://www.waysidecross.org/urban-youth-ministry

Devell Porter
Assistant Director,
Urban Youth Ministry
630-723-3402 office

UYM IS one of the six divisions of Wayside Cross Ministries serving the greater Chicago area for over 98 years.

04/22/2026

CALLING ALL UYM FRIENDS and Alumni RSVP NOW: Calling all Pastors, staff & adult serving leaders. Wayside Cross Ministries invites you and a few members of your church leadership to join us on May 12th for a very special prayer breakfast. Join us as we share some exciting news, and introduce and commission a dynamic new ministry leader to oversee our youth outreach program—Urban Youth Ministry.

Through the years, your prayers and commitment have been a valuable source of encouragement for all our ministry divisions.

It’s this great source of inspiration we draw on now as we step out in faith to write a bold new chapter in our 98-year history through our UYM - Urban Youth Ministry! 🙏

SEATING IS LIMITED PLEASE RSVP + Join us:
Date: Wednesday, May 12th
Location: Wayside Cross Ministries
215 E New York St Aurora IL 60505
2nd Floor Dining Hall
Time: 9 am – 10 am

✅ RSVP ON OUR WEBSITE AT: https://www.waysidecross.org/pastors-prayer-breakfast See less

Enjoy a Free Cup of Coffee, Breakfast and your favorite Pastry. | Don't miss it.

08/02/2025

Celebrate the Programs you Love! Make an impact on hundreds of Kid in this community! ❤️

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the powerful work God is doing through Urban Youth Ministry—transforming the lives of over 300 underserved children and families in Aurora through love, mentorship, and opportunity.

📆 AUG 28th / 6:00 PM

✅ RSVP NOW!
Help celebrate what only God can do! 🎉

Join us for an Evening of Hope. RSVP Now!

07/28/2025

Please pray for this amazing group of UYM middle and high school students while we attend Family Youth and Bible camp through Thursday 7/31. God is already providing sooo much!♥️

06/20/2025

🌟 ALL-STAR WEEKEND IS HERE! 🌟

Join us this Saturday, June 21st at Martin Luther King Park on Farnsworth for a day full of fun, competition, and celebration of our amazing ANBL athletes!

📍 Location: Martin Luther King Park, Farnsworth
🕗 Athlete Check-In: 8:25 AM
🏃 Events Begin: 8:40 AM
⚾ Major Division All-Star Game: 11:30 AM
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 1:45 PM

Come cheer on our stars as they showcase their skills and sportsmanship. It’s going to be a day to remember! 💪⚾🌞

06/17/2025

Baseball and Softball season is in full swing! 🧢⚾

We’re so proud of our ANBL athletes for the sportsmanship, teamwork, and hustle they bring to every game—on and off the field. Let’s keep grinding and shining all season long! 💪

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06/17/2025

Week 3 of Summer Camp is here!

We’re so excited to kick off another amazing week full of fun, learning, and growing in faith. From team games and worship to building new friendships, it’s incredible to see how God is moving in the lives of our campers this summer! 🙌☀️

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06/10/2025

Our first week of Summer Camp is complete, and it was a huge success! The kids had an amazing time filled with fun, learning, and lots of laughter. We ended the week with our very first field trip to Phillips Park, and it was a blast! 🚌🌞🌳

We’re so excited for the rest of the summer and all the memories still to come. Thank you to everyone who helped make this week so special!

05/29/2025

🚨 ANBL Opening Day Recap! 🚨

This past Saturday, May 24th, we kicked off the 2025 ANBL season with an unforgettable Opening Day — and what a day it was! We welcomed well over 1,000 people to the fields, including players, families, friends, and sponsors who came out to support our youth and celebrate the start of the season. 🙌⚾🥎

A total of 11 games were played across baseball (Minor and Major leagues) and softball, showcasing the talent, teamwork, and heart of every athlete who took the field. From big plays to close calls, the energy was electric all day long!

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make the day a success — and this is just the beginning. We can't wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪🔥

04/29/2025

This past Saturday, we had an amazing time at the Aurora Islanders Camp! Over 100 kids came out ready to work hard, learn, and have fun. ⚾️💪

We are so proud of the energy and effort everyone brought to the field!

A huge THANK YOU to the Aurora Islanders for partnering with us and helping make this camp such a great success. We can’t wait to see what’s next!