Exploring collaborative worship spaces on my Guinness World Records journey: Grace Episcopal & Onnuri, Lakeview 7th Day Adventist & Redeemer, St. Paul’s UCC & Lighthouse, Covenant Presbyterian & Redemption. Separate Times/Spaces. Same commitment. #GWR #placesofworship #AmazingSacredSpaceRace

Moved to the Evanston area a couple of days ago, and it's been CRAZY busy! 🤪One minister told me there are over 80 places of worship in the area. #AmazingSacredSpaceRace #PlacesOfWorship #Evanston #Chicago #ReligiousDiversity #GuinnessWorldRecords

📍Visited North America’s only Baháʼí temple...the Baháʼí House of Worship...on Wednesday during my Guinness World Records attempt. 🏛️ 9 sides, 9 doors, lovely gardens, open to all. A serene space of #unity, #peace, and reflection that’s stood since 1953. #AmazingSacredSpaceRace #GWR Baha'is of the United States

I'm still at it! Amazing weekend going beyond "just visiting" with a bit of singing, dancing, sitting in silence, and a blessing of the waters! #Buddhist #Orthodox #Quakers #Christian #Krishna #GWR #AmazingSacredSpaceRace #placesofworship

Visited St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church during my Guinness World Records attempt. Partnering with Outreach, the LGBTQ Catholic ministry, they’re fostering inclusion, dialogue & understanding – showing how faith can truly bring people & communities together. 🕊️ #InterfaithDialogue

Got Jewish friends, family members, or colleagues? #RoshHashanah, often called the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset. One easy thing you can say is Shanah Tovah! You'll hear it accented in different ways but try this: shu-NAH toe-VAH! #religiousliteracy #knowyourneighbors

Although my Guinness World Records attempt has mostly required walking around #Chicago neighborhoods on my own, a few of my colleagues have been able to join me! Vanessa Avery from Sharing Sacred Spaces, Rachel Crowe from Interfaith America, and Theodore Richards, Theodore Richards. #GWR

Broadway UMC started in 1891 as Christ’s Chapel in a tiny store. Today’s stone church, built in 1919, with its red tile roof & oak interiors, is a living reminder of faith, community & resilience...bringing people together for over a century. ⛪️ #GWRJourney

My Guinness World Records attempt isn’t just about visiting places of worship—I’ve also joined nearly 20 services: Orthodox liturgies, Jummah prayers, Shabbat, meditation & more. A highlight? #Chicago’s Blessing of Lake Michigan, ending with kids diving for the cross. Thanks Fr. Kosmas!

Winding down my #GWR attempt over the next couple of days, but there are still so many more #placesofworship to visit!! Northwestern Garrett Seminary #AmazingSacredSpaceRace

Edgewater churches aren’t just filling pews – they’re building community. Edgewater #Presbyterian shares space with 25+ groups: refugee programs, art studios, & even a theater! Collaboration, inclusion, & service helps everyone to thrive. 🌍💛 #FaithAndInclusion Edgewater Presbyterian Church

Visiting a few more places here at the end. So much #diversity here in #Chicago beyond the many #churches! Sikh #Gurdwara, Ganesh #temple, several #mosques, several #synagogues...all within a few blocks of one another! #GWR #PlacesOfWorship

Today’s the big day! Meeting my GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ judge to review evidence from my 185 worship space visits. No matter what, it’s been unforgettable AND a little exhausting! Current record: 111. Fingers crossed! #Guinnessworldrecords #GWR #placesofworship #Chicago Guinness World Records

It’s official! I've been awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for visiting the most places of worship in one month: 185 🎉 More than a number, it’s also about diverse traditions, amazing people, and beautiful spaces. #Guinnessworldrecords #GWR #placesofworship #Chicago Guinness World Records

185 worship spaces. Countless steps. Endless memories. Here’s a whirlwind video recap of part of my GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ journey this month! #Guinnessworldrecords #GWR #placesofworship #Chicago Guinness World Records

Turns out a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt means a lot of walking! 🚶 Over 350,000 steps (175 miles) across dozens of neighborhoods – and every step brought new places, new people, and new perspectives. #Guinnessworldrecords #GWR #placesofworship #Chicago #walking Guinness World Records

This GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ journey was never ONLY about numbers. It was about building bridges through religious literacy, one worship space at a time. 🌎 #Guinnessworldrecords #GWR #placesofworship #Chicago #buildingbridges #religiousliteracy Guinness World Records

This record happened because people literally opened their doors to me. From quick tours to kind words, from prayers to unlocked sanctuaries... I’m grateful for every moment. Your kindness made this possible. 💜 #WorldRecord #Gratitude #Kindness #Opendoors Guinness World Records