Nancy Guthrie missing Arizona church community prays for safe return
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The pastor of Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona church asked congregants to continue praying for her safe return during Sunday morning service, saying the church was honoring the family’s wishes during what he called a “terrible ordeal.”
Pastor John Tittle of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church said the congregation continues to “pray and stand with Nancy Guthrie and her family,” adding that the church is trying to “honor the family’s privacy and wishes.”
“This has been forwarded to me, pray. So we will continue to pray throughout this terrible ordeal,” Tittle said before leading the congregation in prayer.
During the service, Tittle invited worshipers to pray with him and asked for Guthrie’s safe return.
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St. Nancy Guthrie attended. Andrew Presbyterian Church, seen on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara)
“We pray for Nancy’s rescue and release. Bring her home safely,” he said. He also asked for guidance for law enforcement: “God bless and guide the authorities searching for Nancy. Give them wisdom every step of the way to her.”
“Lord, we ask that you soften the hearts of those in charge so that they will step forward and do what is humane and what is right,” Tittle added, before ending the prayer in the name of Jesus.
A sign of solidarity from neighbors at the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara)
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona last week. Authorities have said they believe she was taken from her home outside Tucson, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said DNA testing showed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch matched hers.
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In a social media video posted with her siblings over the weekend, Savannah Guthrie called out whoever might be holding her mother and said the family was willing to pay for her safe return.
Guthrie, accompanied by his brothers, said, “We have received your message,” and added, “This is the only way we can achieve peace. This is very valuable to us and we will pay the price.”
Savannah Guthrie posted a new video on Instagram pleading with her mother’s kidnappers. (Savannah Guthrie/Instagram)
Guthrie’s message was in reference to those sent to Tucson-based television station KOLD. The station declined to release details while federal authorities investigate the communications.
Law enforcement officials said they were investigating numerous leads after various media outlets reported receiving letters claiming ransom. At least one letter included monetary demands and stated deadlines, but authorities did not verify the authenticity of the letters and said all information was being investigated.
A Pima County sheriff’s vehicle is parked in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
Authorities expressed increasing concern about Guthrie’s health, stating that he required daily medication. He reportedly had a pacemaker and a history of high blood pressure and other heart problems.
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On Sunday, multiple marked sheriff’s vehicles were seen at the Guthrie residence around noon, and at least two individuals were observed driving to the rear of the residence for more than 20 minutes before leaving without comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
