Today Co-Anchor Shares Easter Message With New York Church Parishioners

Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, shared a personal video message with her church community on April 5, 2026, addressing her struggle with faith and grief following the disappearance of her mother.

The message was delivered to the parishioners of Good Shepherd New York and posted to YouTube. In the address, Guthrie spoke candidly about the emotional toll of the search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

Details of the Disappearance

Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. As of April 6, 2026, there has been no proof of life and no suspects have been identified.

The period between Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and the scheduled return of the Today co-anchor to the air marks 65 days of uncertainty for the family.

Faith and Grief in the Easter Message

In the video, Guthrie reflected on the themes of Easter, describing the holiday as a time of rebirth and second chances and new life and fresh starts. She noted that for believers, the resurrection of Christ is the most crucial event of the year, representing a promise of new life that does not end in death.

Despite the hopeful nature of the holiday, Guthrie admitted that the promise of resurrection can feel irretrievably far away when facing personal tragedy.

I have felt the utter abandonment, the torment of uncertainty.

Savannah Guthrie

Guthrie questioned whether Jesus experienced the specific type of wound she is currently feeling. She described her internal struggle as a deep disappointment with God and spoke about the difficulty of maintaining faith while facing the unknown.

Professional Impact and Return

Following her mother’s disappearance on February 1, Guthrie has been off the air. Her return to the Today show is set for Monday, April 6, 2026.

The public nature of her address to the Good Shepherd New York congregation provides a rare look into the private struggles of the high-profile television personality during her absence from the network.