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Past HPN Events

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March 12, 2023

Oscars Watch Party

On Sunday, March 12, Hollywood Prayer Network and First Presbyterian church of Hollywood partnered up to host an Amazing Oscars Watch party.  Approximately 120 people gathered for a night filled…
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March 11, 2023

Measure For Measure

On Saturday, March 11th, Measure For  Measure held its first event of the year! Hosted by Alex Hitchens and Jim Covell, Approximately 30 people participated in a time of  discussing…
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March 9, 2023

HPN Meetup

On Thursday, March 9th, HPN hosted the monthly Meetup!  These gatherings are for people who are NEW to HPN, the industry, or LA.  as well as those who want to connect…
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March 9, 2023

Oscars Prayer Walk

Oscars Prayer Walk 2023 On Thursday, March 9th, HPN hosted its 20th Oscar's Prayer Walk around the iconic Dolby Theatre last night - in preparation for the Awards Ceremony  Over…
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March 4, 2023

Imago Dei

On Saturday, March 4th, Imago Dei held it's first worship night of 2023!  This powerful night of worship and prayer included music by "One Song" a community worship band led…
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February 18, 2023

Higher Love- An 80’s Valentines Community Event

On Saturday, February 18th, HPN held the MOST FUN 80's Valentine Community Event and Dance Party!   Over 140 people joined us for this celebration of God's love. If you missed…
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February 9, 2023

HPN Monthly In-Person Meetup

On Thursday, February 9th, many new and a few old friends joined us for our monthly meetup! Led by Karen and Kelry, this was a great time of networking for…
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January 12, 2023

HPN Monthly Meetup

On Thursday, January 12th, we held our monthly HPN meetup.  Karen and Kelry hosted 10 creatives, some new and others veteran's, in the library of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. …
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January 6, 2023

HPN Ministry Leaders Chili Dinner

Karen and Kelry hosted approximately 30 HPN ministry leaders to thank them for their service to the HPN community.  Ministry leaders were able to get to know one another over…
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December 6, 2022

Volunteer Christmas Party and Book Wrapping

On Tuesday, December 6th,  approximately 25 HPN volunteers joined us to celebrate the end of a great year and graciously helped us wrap and mail our HPN Christmas gifts!  It…
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November 24, 2022

Friendsgiving Dinner

Hollywood Prayer Network and DSM Hollywood hosted the 2nd annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles!  Over 80 people from all over southern California gathered together to enjoy…
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November 10, 2022

HPN Monthly Meetup

Each month Hollywood Prayer Network looks forward to hosting an HPN Meetup.  On November 10th,  Karen and Kelry hosted 8 incredible creatives in the Library of FPCH.  It was a…
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November 6, 2022

Home Base

Twenty-Four young industry professionals from all areas of our creative community, gathered for a monthly dinner and fellowship time this past Sunday, Nov. 6th.  They met new friends, supported one…
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November 5, 2022

Measure For Measure- Women in Film Music

Forty music industry professionals gathered for Measure For Measure's quarterly event on Saturday, Nov. 5th and they celebrated Women in Music.  They offered wisdom and insight from a powerful panel…
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October 13, 2022

HPN Monthly Meetup!

This month's HPN Meetup included both new and old friends! We had 14 people join us for coffee, snacks, a time of sharing and of course, prayer! Many new connections were…
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October 8, 2022

Imago Dei Worship Night

Imago Dei’s October worship night was AMAZING!   There were 100 people in attendance and the name of Jesus was lifted up.  Worship was led by Expression 58’s  incredible worship team! …
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October 1, 2022

Global Rooftop Encounter

Almost 200 people gathered on the rooftop of Television City Studios on Sunday, for an amazing, miraculous, joyful, prayerful and worship experience of praying over our city and our entertainment…
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September 21, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Workshop with Robert G. Lee

Upside Down Comedy group is so happy to now have Comedian, Robert G. Lee host workshops on every 3rd Tuesday of the month! This month he familiarized the group with…
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September 17, 2022

Family Block Party and Comedy Night!

We want to thank everyone who came out to our Upside Down Comedy Show + Family Night! The evening was a wonderful success with over a hundred people coming out…
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September 15, 2022

HPN Monthly Meetup

Every month, Hollywood Prayer Network hosts intimate monthly meetups in the Library of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood.  On September 15th, we were so excited to have 9 friends, both…
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September 13, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Group Meetup for Christian Comedians

This growing group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month!  On Tuesday, September 13, they began with a time of prayer before discussing scripture.  The group then dove…
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August 20, 2022

Measure for Measure

On Saturday, August 20th, 45 people gathered at Karen Covell's house to have a special evening called "Dinner, A Movie, and You", where local composers and artists were asked to…
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August 13, 2022

Imago Dei Worship Night

On Saturday, August 13th,  Imago Dei celebrated it's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  With a huge cake and approximately 45 Industry Professionals gathered in the Mears center of First Presbyterian Church of…
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August 11, 2022

HPN Meetups

Every month, Hollywood Prayer Network invites friends old and new to join us for an intimate meetup on the campus of first Presbyterian Church of Hollywood.  In August, we had…
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August 10, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Meet-up For Christian Comedians

Led by HPN member, Jen Lewis, this twice monthly meetup for standup comedians, humorists, comedy writers, and all you funny industry people out there has taken off!  Upside Down Comedy…
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August 1, 2022

First Monday’s Worship and Prayer Night

HPN prayer leaders pray for Industry Professionals on our Virtual “1st MONDAYS” PRAYER AND WORSHIP NIGHT.  Timothy Kirschenmann led worship over Zoom, and then each of our attendees received at least…
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July 26, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Meetups for Christian Comedians

Upside Down Comedy Meetup LAUNCHED on May 10th, 2022! We are so excited for this monthly meetup for standup comedians, humorists, comedy writers, and all you funny industry people out…
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July 23, 2022

Experiencing God at the Getty

  On Saturday July 23rd, 50 Industry Professionals attended a group event at the Getty Center Art Museum in Brentwood, CA. The day was a wonderful and refreshing experience as…
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July 12, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Meetups for Christian Comedians

  Upside Down Comedy Meetup LAUNCHED on May 10th, 2022! We are so excited for this monthly meetup for standup comedians, humorists, comedy writers, and all you funny industry people…
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July 9, 2022

Kingdom Writers Hollywood Chapter – Screenwriters

HPN is thrilled that community members Anthony and Kayla Cantu have launched a community group for Christian writers and screenwriters in the entertainment industry! This is a wonderful time of…
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July 8, 2022

Contemplative Prayer Hike w/ Brian Chan

On July 8th, 12 HPN members went on a 2 hour hike at 7am into the foothills of Altadena to a hidden Waterfall. We were led by HPN member Brian…
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July 7, 2022

HPN Meetups!

Every month, Hollywood Prayer Network invites friends old and new to join us for an intimate meet up on the campus of first Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. These times together…
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June 25, 2022

Imago Dei Worship Nights

On June 25th, 62 Industry Professionals gathered in the Mears center of First Presb. Church of Hollywood! Connor Caughlin lead and he is a professional musician and is also sometime…
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June 14, 2022

Karen Interviewed on Global Gospel Worship Radio

On June 14th, 2022, an interview that HPN Founding Director Karen Covell did for host Marina Maria for Global Gospel Worship Radio. Karen and Marina had a wonderful discussion about…
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June 5, 2022

KWA – Hollywood Chapter Launch Meeting

KWA (Kingdom Writer's Association) Hollywood Screenwriter's Chapter Launch On Sunday night, June 5th, 20 screenwriters from the community gathered to celebrate the launch of the Kingdom Writer's Association NEW Hollywood…
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June 4, 2022

Pentecost Prayer Hike

  .         .                             Pentecost Prayer Hike On Saturday, June 4th, 16 HPN members went on a…
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May 31, 2022

StreamHouse Launch Night

StreamHouse Launch Night .    On May 31st, 24 Industry Professionals gathered to celebrate the launch of a new community group for Industry Professionals under HPN - STREAMHOUSE! A new…
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May 10, 2022

Upside Down Comedy Meetups for Christian Comedians- LAUNCH NIGHT

  Upside Down Comedy Meetup LAUNCHED on May 10th, 2022! We are so excited for this monthly meetup for standup comedians, humorists, comedy writers, and all you funny industry people…
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May 10, 2022

HPN Meetups!

Each month, HPN close a group of friends, old and new, most of whom have been introduced to HPN in the previous few weeks! At these gatherings, we have coffee…
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May 2, 2022

HPN Power of Prayer 3 Day Conference

This is the 28th year that the Hollywood Prayer Network is hosting an event for the Hollywood Christian Community on the National Day of Prayer, that we call, the "Hollywood…
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April 15, 2022

Good Friday Service 2022

On Good Friday night April 15, almost 50 people gathered in the backyard of HPN founder Karen Covell's house, for a beautiful night of worship, prayer, fellowship, and communion with…
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April 12, 2022

Centering Prayer – Cookies, Cocoa, and Contemplation

On the evening of April 12, during holy week, HPN hosted a beautiful time of contemplative and listening prayer, led by Jenny moon. We had 15 guests who spent two…
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April 12, 2022

HPN Meetups!

Each month, HPN close a group of friends, old and new, most of whom have been introduced to HPN in the previous few weeks! At these gatherings, we have coffee…
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April 9, 2022

Measure for Measure – Navigating Faith in the Music Business

MEASURE FOR MEASURE Navigating Faith in the Music Business On April 9th, 45 industry professionals that were musicians, singer/songwriters, composers, and producers all gathered in Torrance, CA for night of…
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March 28, 2022

ROOFTOP Encounter

On March 28th, the Day after a whirlwind Oscars weekend, 30 HPN community members gathered on the top of the Television City building, and prayed over the city. Although it…
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March 27, 2022

OSCAR’S WATCH PARTY

On March 27, we had a very memorable Oscars watch party at the first Presbyterian Church of Hollywood campus for more than 120 attendees! This event was a wonderful mix…
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March 24, 2022

Oscars Prayer Walk

Every year, the HPN family goes to the Dolby theater the Thursday before the Academy Awards, and this year we did it again! 50 people gathered at the steps of…
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March 8, 2022

HPN Meetups!

Each month, HPN close a group of friends, old and new, most of whom have been introduced to HPN in the previous few weeks! At these gatherings, we have coffee…
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February 25, 2022

Nancy Vuu at HPN for Hollywood Changemakers Podcast

Nancy Vuu at Hollywood Changemaker's Podcast February 25th, 2022   WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LISTEN TO EPISODE For many in the fashion world, similarly to the filmmaking world, there seem…
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February 19, 2022

Imago Dei – Monthly Worship Nights for the Industry Community

HPN's new monthly worship nights IMAGO DEI are in partnership with 2 young industry professionals with a heart to see the community regularly getting together to pray, worship, and experience…
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February 4, 2022

2021-2022 Intern Celebration Dinner

On February 4th, 7 Interns from the 2021-2022 HPN internships gathered at Karen't house for a night of food, fellowship, discussion, and prayer. the 7 students, from 2 different film…
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January 28, 2022

National Prayer Committee Meeting 2022

HPN Admin Jasmine, HPN Program Director, 10 Leaders from the National Prayer Committee, and HPN Director Karen Covell on Tuesday January 25th, 2022 on Day 1 of the NPC Meeting.…
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December 19, 2021

Christmas Fundraiser Concert

  On December 19th, 2021, HPN held it's first Red Carpet Christmas Fundraiser Concert at the beautiful Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. Nearly 500 people gathered in their…
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November 25, 2021

Thanksgiving Gathering

On Thanksgiving night, about 48 members of the community enjoyed a meal together. It was a sweet time of fellowship and delicious food! We all gathered at a warehouse in…
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November 23, 2021

Gathering for Composers Nov. 13th

On November 13th Measure for Measure was attended by 30 music industry professionals. Grammy winner Alex Hitchens was interviewed by Jim Covell. Alex talked about his journey into the music…
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November 19, 2021

Ministry Leader’s Dinner

On November 19th, 17 Ministry leaders from around Los Angeles represented 13 Entertainment Ministries that serve, disciple, and offer community to Entertainment Professionals. We all had a night of laughs,…
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October 13, 2021

Come for the T.A.C.O.S., Stay for the Tacos!

On October 9th, 2021, 34 of our HPN Community gathered in the Covell backyard for a unique and special time of tacos and prayer! Catered by the Medina Family tacos,…
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September 6, 2021

“1st Mondays” Prayer and Worship Night

HPN's Karen and Kelry, along with prayer leaders who have been meeting virtually to pray since March 2020, hosted our monthly "1st MONDAYS" PRAYER AND WORSHIP NIGHT. Shun Lee Fong…
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September 3, 2021

Friday Prayer International ZOOM CALL

Since March 20, 2020 HPN has hosted weekly prayer meetings on Zoom, for people to participate via phone or video chat. These one-hour meetings are a fruitful time of connecting…
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August 14, 2021

Hollywood Prayer Network Celebrates 20 Years of Ministry!

Hollywood Prayer Network celebrated 20 years on August 14th, 2021  and it was the party of the year! OVER 400 industry professionals (local and nationally) arrived in Hollywood to enjoy…
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May 22, 2021

Prophetic Night of Prayer and Worship

On May 22nd, 2021 75 industry professionals gathered at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood and had a night of Prophetic Prayer and Worship, led by Pastor Dan Sherstad and…
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May 7, 2021

National Day of Prayer 2021: “RENEW HOLLYWOOD”

On Thursday night May 6th, Hollywood Prayer Network hosted the 27th Annual National Day of Prayer Celebration! Held at the campus of the First Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, we hosted…
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April 2, 2021

Good Friday Back Yard Prayer & Worship Night

On Good Friday 2021, 30 of us gathered for our first in-person event in over a year- a Back Yard Prayer & Worship night at the Covell's. From 7pm to…
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March 27, 2021

BE STILL… Soul Care for Creatives

On March 27th, 30 participants and 3 HPN staff members participated in a beautiful and refreshing time of "Soul Care" led by HPN friend and Soul Coach Yolanda Miller.  Yolanda…
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March 22, 2021

“Cabin Fever” Table Topics Game Night

HPN hosted a "Cabin Fever" Table Topics Game Night on March 19th, 2021. This was a fun night with over 40 participants! We broke our attendees up into breakout rooms…
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February 12, 2021

Palentine’s Day Game Night

Karen, Danae and Kaelyn hosted a wonderful event along with two other friends of HPN, for 46 young industry professionals via Zoom. The group did a Valentine's-themed trivia game and…
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February 1, 2021

Prayer and Worship Night

HPN's Karen and Kaelyn, along with prayer leaders who have been meeting virtually to pray since March 2020, hosted our monthly VIRTUAL NIGHT OF PERSONAL PRAYER. Shun Lee Fong led…
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January 1, 2021

New Year’s Eve Night of Reflection, Vision and Prayer

Karen and HPN member Cheryl gathered with a small group on Zoom for an hour before the ball dropped. They reflected on 2020, shared vision for 2021 and prayed together…
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December 11, 2020

Christmas Happy Hour

Danae and Kaelyn hosted a Christmas Happy Hour on Zoom (with ugly sweaters and holiday-themed virtual backgrounds, of course!) for our young leaders in the entertainment industry. It was a…
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December 7, 2020

Prayer and Worship Night

HPN's Karen and Kaelyn, along with prayer leaders who have been meeting virtually to pray since March, hosted the second VIRTUAL NIGHT OF PERSONAL PRAYER. Shun Lee Fong led worship…
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November 7, 2020

Cinema Divina

In the style of "Lectio Divina" or "Visio Divina," Sister Nancy Usselman and Sister Rose Pacatte of the Pauline Center for Media Studies led a group of 30 participants through…
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October 17, 2020

Q & A with Producer Abby Lynn Kang Davis

Kaelyn, Danae and Karen hosted an intimate virtual Q & A for a select group of promising young leaders. Kaelyn moderated the time with Abby Lynn Kang Davis, a producer…
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October 10, 2020

Zoom Coffee Hour Summit with Local Chapter Directors

We were so grateful to have 20 of our Global Local Chapter Directors (LCDs) join us for our Zoom Coffee Hour Summit. We spent a quick 90 minutes getting to…
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October 5, 2020

Prayer Night

HPN's Karen and Kaelyn, along with prayer leaders who have been meeting virtually to pray since March, hosted the first VIRTUAL NIGHT OF PERSONAL PRAYER. Shun Lee Fong led worship…
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September 25, 2020

Young Leaders Happy Hour

Karen, Kaelyn and Virginia hosted another virtual "happy hour" for a group of young industry professionals over Zoom. It was an intimate, engaging time of connection, networking, and maybe a…
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August 21, 2020

Young Leaders Happy Hour

Karen and Kaelyn hosted a virtual "happy hour" for 30 young industry professionals over Zoom. It was a fun time of connection, networking, talking about how God is working in…
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August 7, 2020

First Fridays Actor Bible Study

Community and events coordinator (and actor!) Virginia Tucker hosts weekly virtual bible studies for actors during this time. Each bible study is a sweet time of encouragement and inspiration for…
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July 31, 2020

“Coffee Around the World” with Local Chapter Directors

We had a fabulous Zoom call with 12 of our Global Local Chapter Directors (LCDs) and it was a great time to meet, talk about what’s going on in our…
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July 26, 2020

Lake Avenue Sunday School Class

Karen Covell spoke to an adult Sunday School class at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, CA, about the Hollywood Prayer Network and serving God in the media industry. It was…
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July 25, 2020

Backyard Fellowship

Karen and Jim Covell are slowly introducing Dinners For Six again, and they are grateful to connect with some of the incredible friends in our industry in person, (in a…
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July 17, 2020

“Have a Mission Statement”

Karen had a great time teaching 16 women at THE WELL Zoom bible study on Friday, July 17th entitled, DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE: Identify your personal mission and calling. She taught…
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June 27, 2020

Indie Film Workshop

We hosted a virtual workshop for young filmmakers to learn practical tools and spiritual insights on taking a film from concept to screen. The workshop was led by Spencer Folmar,…
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June 13, 2020

Emotional Health for Creatives

  Virginia Tucker hosted a virtual conversation with Brian Gillette of the School of Supernatural Ministry (SSM). Brian gave a talk on emotional health for creatives. Then participants were placed…
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June 3, 2020

Being a Christian in Film and TV

Community and events coordinator Virginia Tucker hosted a seminar with acting teacher (and HPN Local Chapter Director) Jency Hogan of Baton Rouge, LA. Virginia and Jency shared their wisdom with…
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May 30, 2020

How to Financially Survive & Thrive

HPN partnered with AbundantLifeU and financial and investment coach Kelvin Dickerson for a personal, virtual conversation about personal finance and biblical stewardship in a time of coronavirus. This provided practical…
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May 13, 2020

#21DaysofHappy

Founding director Karen Covell appeared on a virtual panel titled "secrets of the happiest people we know," for AbundantLifeU's #21DaysofHappy campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u2NM3rIP2Y
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May 7, 2020

National Day of Prayer Virtual Gathering

We had 175 participants from around the world join 13 HPN staff and local prayer leaders for an amazing hour of worship and prayer for the entertainment industry – all…
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May 4, 2020

Young Leaders Zoom Prayer Meetings

  During the time of social distancing and coronavirus, our community and events coordinator, Virginia Tucker, started hosting a weekly Monday Zoom prayer meeting, specifically for Hollywood entertainment professionals. Our…
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April 22, 2020

Influence Women Online Webinar

On Thursday, April 16, founding director Karen Covell got a chance to encourage women virtually by joining the Influence Women Online Webinar. You can watch the full webinar, including Karen…
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March 10, 2020

Stonecroft (Phoenix, AZ)

HPN founding director Karen Covell got to speak five times to large groups of women, about how to share the love of God with others.
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March 3, 2020

J Bomb Six-Week Class

On Monday, March 3rd, Karen Covell started a new session of her 6-week J BOMB class in her home, based on the book of the same name by herself and…
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February 19, 2020

Galentine’s Brunch

HPN hosted a handful of industry professionals for a morning of prayer and encouragement, as well as an inspiring talk by independent filmmaker Alexandra Boylan. These ladies walked away having…
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February 8, 2020

Modern Prophetic Advance Conference

HPN founding director Karen Covell spoke at Shawn Bolz's conference on how to hear God's voice in your sphere of influence and daily life. Karen spoke about how God gave…
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February 6, 2020

Oscars Prayer Walk

Over 40 HPN members gathered at Hollywood & Highland mall to walk the red carpet and pray specifically for the actors, people behind the scenes, the films and issues involved…
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January 18, 2020

Art+Restoration: A Day at the Getty

HPN hosted a gathering at the Getty Museum for any industry professional desiring spiritual peace and restoration. Over fifty guests in Hollywood's creative community joined us at The Getty to…
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January 13, 2020

Wine, Cheese, and Soaking Prayer

On January 13th 2020, HPN hosted an evening of wine, cheese, and prayer for ministry leaders in L.A. to encourage them as they started their new year of ministry to…
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November 26, 2019

HPN Hollywood Chapter Dreamworks Prayer Walk

On Saturday, Nov. 23rd 2019, the HPN Hollywood local chapter held a prayer walk around the Dreamworks studio lot. They gathered prayer requests from some HPN members who work there,…
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October 18, 2019

Pizza & Prayer with HPN Young Leaders

HPN hosted an evening of food, fellowship, and an amazing time of listening prayer at the beautiful home of a generous HPN member. About 20 HPN members of our young…
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September 14, 2019

HPN Hollywood Chapter: NBC Universal Prayer Walk

The Hollywood local chapter held a prayer walk at NBC Universal Studios. It was an incredible time of prayer with community for the entertainment industry!
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July 26, 2019

HPN Leaders’ BBQ: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

HPN hosted a summer backyard BBQ for our young professionals and leaders community. It was a fun time of making friends, strengthening our community of young entertainment professionals, and talking…