In times of personal stress and social upheaval, we often turn to music to help us get us through. Whether they’re songs of hope or songs of sadness, they connect…
Steve Brooks
UU Speaker and Musician
A charter Wildflower, Steve Brooks has mixed sermons and songs at more than 35 UU churches around Texas and beyond. Musically, he's known for writing a song-a-week for Jim Hightower's radio show, and for songs that have been recorded by more than 15 artists like Slaid Cleaves and Russell Crowe. A master of words as well as music, he was featured on TV's "I've Got a Secret" as six-time World Pun Champion. You can sample his songs and sermons at www.stevebrooks.net.
While the world deals with a biological virus, we’re each dealing with a spiritual one, as well. Anxiety, anger and despair are highly contagious. One way to strengthen our spiritual…
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