On Sunday, August 30, 2026, NASA successfully launched its next-generation flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, into orbit. Roman (1925-2018) explicitly credited her UU upbringing with giving her the independent mindset and courage needed to fight tradition, break barriers, and become NASA's first Chief of Astronomy.
Most of us know at least one story of a hero’s journey, and there are increasing numbers of fictional portrayals that add nuance to villains and their stories. This service will explore the question, “when might being the villain actually be a good thing?”
