Top Story Editor's Pick Tucson's Sabino Canyon a pilgrimage site for followers of 'prophet' Branham From the Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect series By Tim Steller Arizona Daily Star Nov 25, 2024 Nov 25, 2024 0 × Some Message believers trek to Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona to retrace the steps of their prophet, the late Rev. William Branham. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In February 1963, internationally known preacher William Branham was living in Tucson when, he said, God told him to take a hike.kAm“~?6 >@C?:?8[ E96 {@C5 H@<6 >6 FA 2?5 D2:5[ ‘v6E FA E96C6 :? $23:?@ r2?J@?[’” qC2?92> C642==65 :? 2 `hed D6C>@? :? x?5:2?2] “x E@@< 2 A:646 @7 A2A6C 2?5 >J q:3=6]”k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^H:C6]=66]?6E^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^g5h5_264\`fh`\d5f2\h_5h\62e`hhbge4b3QmqC2?92> :? r@=@C25@k^2mk^AmkAm“%96 H:76 D2:5[ ‘(96C6 J@F 8@:?8n’” qC2?92> C642==65] “x D2:5[ ‘x 5@?’E <?@H] x’== E6== J@F H96? x 4@>6 324<]’”k^Am People are also reading… Lake James beach day, music highlight free things to around McDowell County area this weekend Should McDowell County's sales tax increase? Voters to decide this fall Opening soon? 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On Twitter: @timothysteller In this Series Twisted Message: A prophet’s unchecked global sect Updated Jun 2, 2025 Mass starvation, a doomsday colony: 'The Message' inspires dangerous ‘cults’ worldwide Updated Nov 12, 2024 From backwoods boy to 20th century 'prophet': How William Branham gained a global following Updated Apr 18, 2025 'The Message' religious sect sprouts destructive groups across globe 35 updates Previous Next 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Tucson’s Sabino Canyon a religious site for followers of ‘The Message’ Some Message believers trek to Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona to retrace the steps of their prophet, the late Rev. William Branham. 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Tucson’s Sabino Canyon a religious site for followers of ‘The Message’ Some Message believers trek to Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Arizona to retrace the steps of their prophet, the late Rev. William Branham.
