Church members will let loose after service Sunday while the NBA Hall of Famer makes everyone move with a special performance.
DALLAS, Texas — When music fans gather at Silo Dallas this Sunday they’ll be shoulder to shoulder with electronic dance disciples who will come to the unique house of worship to enjoy a music set by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal — performing under his moniker DJ Diesel.
As they feel the heavy bass from DJ Diesel and escape the expected triple-digit temperatures of the day in Silo, attendees of the special performance will also find dozens of volunteers offering ice-cold water, prayer, and a safe space, according to a release from Reunion Church officials.
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In a striking contrast of community presence, Dallas’ Reunion Church will host its regular Sunday morning worship service inside Silo Dallas before giving way to O’Neal’s appearance. As the Texas heat remains routinely above 100 degrees, church members plan to set up a massive hydration station to serve arriving concertgoers.
Officials say the event highlights Reunion Church’s unique approach to local ministry. Founded in 1997, the congregation previously met at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center before relocating its weekly services to Silo Dallas in April 2025.
For Reunion Pastor Richard Ellis, delivering a spiritual message inside a music venue before serving fans in it is central to the church’s philosophy.
“This is why we moved here,” Ellis said. “We didn’t want to be hidden behind traditional walls; we wanted to be in the city’s center. Our goal is to go fishing for people who are lost, looking for a safe place, or maybe just looking to get a little Jesus—and on a 100-degree Sunday afternoon, that starts with a cold bottle of water and an open heart.”
Volunteers will remain stationed outside the venue throughout the afternoon and evening as crowds build for the event.