Yep…I have a Guinness World Record! I visited the most places of worship in one month…185 in the beautiful city of Chicago. Check out the map below to see the full count and scroll down for links to various articles and podcasts.
Big thanks to Jim Alstott for having me on The Drop the Needle Podcast for a conversation about science and spirituality. You can check it out here.
Thankful to the United Church of Christ for publishing this feature piece about my Guiness World Record: “An interfaith journey of visiting 185 places of worship in Chicago and earning a world record“
Check out my feature piece in Living Lutheran, “The (record-breaking) road to religious diversity!“
Big thanks to Liz Marczak Madsen, Coordinator of Alumni Relations at Bishop McNamara Catholic School for a feature in the spring issue of the Irish Update!!
I am so grateful to be featured by the incredible Chris Worthy on her Substack, The Human Page!
Big thanks to the Chicago Brahma Kumaris for inviting me to this event: “Breaking Boundaries: A Special Online Conversation.” PW: hf8m*2Fd
Thank you to the National Catholic Reporter for this article, Interfaith educator visits 185 Chicago worship sites, sets Guinness World Record.
Thank you to the Daily Good for this article, 185 Doors to Find Myself.
Thank you Notes from the Other Side for featuring me on their podcast. Check it out on Spotify here.
Thank you Chicago Sun Times for the article, Illinois Native Sets Guinness Record
Thanks to Mountain Express for featuring me in an article: Asheville Educator Reflects on Religious Diversity
Gratitude to the ReligionWise Podcast for having me as a guest – Breaking Records and Building Bridges
Thanks to the Interfaith America, for this article: “‘World Record: Educator Visits 185 Resilient Faith Communities in Chicago”.
Thanks to the Asheville Citizen Times, for this article: “‘ABCs of the World’s Religions’ is a kind, gentle study for kids”.
Thanks to Mountain Xpress, premiere news source for Western NC, for this article: “Asheville author urges more openness about religious beliefs and practices”.
Thanks to Mountain Xpress, premiere news source for Western NC, for this blurb about my latest book, ABCs of the World’s Religions.
Big thanks to Voyage Raleigh Magazine for highlighting World Religions for Kids and our 2024 Religions of Raleigh Experience on their Hidden Gems page!
It’s official! I’ve been awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Places of Worship Visited in One Month! My final count: 185!
And, although I am super proud of this accomplishment, the journey wasn’t JUST about numbers. It was about experiencing the beauty and diversity of religious traditions, meeting amazing people, exploring incredible worship spaces, and showing kids everywhere that our world is full of wonder and wisdom when we take time to learn from one another.
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