Tucson Church to Hold Candlelight Service for Missing NBC Host's Mother

St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church will host a vigil for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who disappeared from her Tucson home over the weekend.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 11:31pm

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St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church in Tucson, Arizona, will hold a candlelight service on Wednesday evening, February 4, for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson on Saturday night or Sunday morning, and investigators believe she was abducted.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention due to her daughter's high-profile role as a co-anchor on the NBC Today Show. The Tucson community is rallying together to support the Guthrie family and pray for Nancy's safe return.

The details

The candlelight service at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church will begin at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Attendees are asked to enter the church campus via the second driveway north of River Road and park on the north side of the church. The service will be a time for the community to come together in prayer and hope for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.

  • The service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Tucson home on Saturday night or Sunday morning.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson home over the weekend.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the NBC Today Show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie.

St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church

The Tucson church that is hosting the candlelight service for Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“Please pray. we believe in prayer. we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. we believe in goodness. we believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Social media)

What’s next

The Tucson Police Department continues to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and the candlelight service is intended to bring the community together in support of the Guthrie family.

The takeaway

This tragic event has highlighted the power of community and the importance of coming together in times of crisis. The Tucson church's decision to host a candlelight vigil for Nancy Guthrie shows the community's commitment to supporting the Guthrie family and praying for her safe return.