"This event unifies congregations, churches, and parishes in ecumenical prayer especially at a time when our world is crying out for its people to come together to worship in spirit and truth,” said Sr. Addie Lorraine Walker, S.S.N.D., director of the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership at OST. “At the intersection of DreamWeek and Christian Unity week, we offer this special opportunity for people to respond to Jesus’ prayer for unity (John 17:21).”

SAN ANTONIO, TX, Jan. 21, 2024 – The Oblate School of Theology (OST) hosts their annual Christian Unity Service, an official DreamWeek San Antonio 2025 event, on Friday, January 24 at the Immaculate Conception Chapel located on the OST campus.

For over 20 years, OST has welcomed Christian denominations to come together in a special celebration of unity and worship that allows men and women to walk together in faith as one. This call to unity emphasizes the importance of affirming the Christian faith and breaking down barriers between denominations in an effort to foster a more ecumenical community.

“This event unifies congregations, churches, and parishes in ecumenical prayer especially at a time when our world is crying out for its people to come together to worship in spirit and truth,” said Sr. Addie Lorraine Walker, S.S.N.D., director of the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership at OST. “At the intersection of DreamWeek and Christian Unity week, we offer this special opportunity for people to respond to Jesus’ prayer for unity (John 17:21).”

As part of DreamWeek 2025, the Christian Unity Service aims to reflect this year’s theme “We Are Neighbor” by reinforcing the importance of interconnectedness between Christians. Organized by the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership at OST, this free in-person event is open to the entire Christian community with reception to follow at the Benson Theological Center Lounge.

Event Key Details:

• What: Christian Unity Service

• When: Friday, January 24

• Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (early check in begins at 6:30 p.m.)

• Where: Immaculate Conception Chapel – 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216

  For additional information, please contact: Sr. Addie Walker at awalker@ost.edu or Melonie B. Iglehart- Hammons at migleharthammons@ost.edu.

  About Oblate School of Theology: Inspired by the charism of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Oblate School of Theology educates, forms, and renews men and women “to preach the Gospel to the most abandoned.” OST is a community of scholars and students who respect and celebrate global cultural diversity through various languages, traditions, and backgrounds firmly rooted in Christ.