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Surge of Solidarity Shakes Quiet Neighborhood (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Tucson, Arizona – Hundreds converged on St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church Tuesday evening for a candlelight vigil, lifting prayers for the safe return of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her nearby Catalina Foothills home over the weekend.[1][2]
Surge of Solidarity Shakes Quiet Neighborhood
Over 400 residents packed the historic pews of the church at 4440 N. Campbell Avenue, a site just blocks from Guthrie’s residence.[3] Many had never met the family, yet they arrived with lit candles, symbolizing shared hope amid uncertainty. The event swelled beyond expectations, drawing attendees from as far as Phoenix who sought to channel collective faith into action.[1]
Friends of Guthrie’s daughter, TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, helped organize the gathering. Sally Shamrell, who has known Savannah for three decades, emphasized the need for unity. “What is happening is heart-wrenching, and this community needed this,” she said.[4] The church, with its family ties to the Guthries, dedicated its final service of the day to the cause.
Moving Moments Under the Altar’s Glow
Participants filed down the center aisle, placing flickering candles on the altar beneath a towering rear window. A choir led songs, while clergy guided prayers focused on Guthrie’s swift safety and comfort for her children – Annie, Camron, and Savannah.[2] Rev. John Tittle of St. Andrew’s…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-05 19:44:00
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