PAST EVENTS

We had 21 people attend the August HomeBase gathering. A few attendees had been HomeBase regulars in the past but hadn't had the chance to return for a while! It was great to see everyone again. The community enjoyed a great time of connection and food before breaking into four prayer groups for the remainder of the evening. We had a wonderful evening and look forward to the next gathering!......

Led by Jennifer Lewis, the Upside Down Comedy group meets faithfully every Tuesday night. Each gathering offers an encouraging message and a time for prayer, as well as a specific comedy focus for beginners and veterans alike. Community members are able to learn from and hone their skills alongside seasoned stand-up comedians, actors, improv experts, and sketch writers!A brief recap of the Upside-...

Eleven people attended this month’s Inbetweeners gathering, sharing fellowship over delicious California Chicken Cafe wraps. Sergio presented his beautiful illustrated Bible comic pages, and the group prayed over him and encouraged him to keep going. The evening wrapped with one-on-one prayer requests, creating space for personal connection and support.......

This month's meetings were powerful and memorable, continuing the ongoing conversation around spiritual warfare. It marked the highest turnout of men to date, sparking a deeply honest and Spirit-led discussion. A devotional reading posed the question: “What are the questions you are wrestling with that are at the epicenter of the war for your soul?”—a prompt that opened the door to vulnerability a...

On Sunday morning during Comic-Con, faithful members of the HPN community gathered on the back patio of the Marriott to enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and Einstein's bagels. They shared stories from Comic-Con weekend, updates on work, (including commiseration over the general slowness of the animation industry), and gave some general life updates. A few friends from the general animation comm...

Our most recent gathering carried the theme of freedom—and that atmosphere was felt from the very first moment to the final prayer. Each element of the evening created space for God to move uniquely in people’s hearts. Some found deep connection through the breathwork and stretching, others through the dance segments, while many simply delighted in worshiping, praying, and being in community toget...

About 10 people attended this month’s Westside HPN Chapter gathering, creating space for meaningful conversation and connection. Everyone shared their highs, lows, and “buffaloes” of the month—the fun or unexpected moments that always bring a smile.The evening moved into a powerful time of group prayer that turned intercessory, with heartfelt prayers for everything from depression and physical hea...

We had 25 people attend the latest HomeBase gathering, enjoying a great time of connection and food before breaking into four prayer groups. Two groups prayed for two hours, while the other two continued for three—reflecting the depth of conversation and care shared throughout the night. A handful of new visitors joined as well, invited by friends in the community.One highlight testimony: Three mo...

Led by Jennifer Lewis, the Upside Down Comedy group meets faithfully every Tuesday night. Each gathering offers an encouraging message and a time for prayer, as well as a specific comedy focus for beginners and veterans alike. Community members are able to learn from and hone their skills alongside seasoned stand-up comedians, actors, improv experts, and sketch writers!A brief recap of the Upside-...

The very first meeting of the Between Takes Men’s Group took place on May 24th, and it was a great start. A few guys gathered to hear the heart behind the group, get to know one another, and have a real conversation about how they were actually doing. One of the questions that sparked meaningful discussion was, “What’s the number one lie you’re believing right now?” It opened the door for vulnerab...

On June 7th, HPN hosted its first-ever Community Group Mixer, bringing together members of all of HPN's community groups together for an afternoon of food, fellowship, creative games, and one-on-one prayer time.We are so grateful for the connections, friendships, and potential projects that were sparked through the games, fellowship, and prayer! What a wonderful reminder it was from our master of ...

On June 1st, HomeBase hosted its monthly gathering for Christians in film.We spent time in fellowship, enjoyed a delicious meal, and then broke off into small prayer groups, where everyone was able to share prayer requests and receive individual prayer.If you are interested in joining us for a future gathering, please fill out the Community Group Interest Form.You can find more information on all ...

On June 6th, the Venice Beach Monthly Prayer and Fellowship hosted our monthly meeting.We had a powerful and intimate gathering last night with about ten people from the Hollywood Prayer Network. The smaller group allowed for deeper conversation, and we were able to really dive into meaningful topics. We discussed the rapid changes in development and AI, and how we as creatives are called to refle...

On Friday, May 30th, Stagelight gathered at Firepoint Church—also known as the Sunset Screening Room—for an inspiring evening of connection, encouragement, and spiritual growth. From 7:30 to 9:30pm, members came together not only to share food, but to share their hearts, grounded in the wisdom of Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”The evening began with a relax...

On May 31st, the Living Word Scripture Reading group gathered for a reading of the Book of Daniel. Eleven attendees enjoyed a time of food and fellowship, then took turns reading through this wonderful book of prophecy, dreams, visions, and incredible faith. A subject matter expert on the book of Daniel was in attendance, and provided robust historical and biblical context to our fruitful time of ...

I believe that good art will cause a wide variety of responses — all gut-felt and all valid. That's what gets me excited about presenting a film to a group of people. The discussion afterward is rich, deep, and thoughtful. It doesn't matter if people disagree It matters that we all experience a visceral response to a piece of art......

June 1st Film Editor's Gathering Summary On June 1st, Montage editor’s group had our monthly meeting at Nicole Baer’s house. They had 11 attendees, and they shared their usual lunch prepared by Mark and Nicole, during which there was always a lot of great conversation.Then, all moved into the living room and had a ‘sharpening our professional skills’ session of looking at videos and discussing how...

Led by Jennifer Lewis, the Upside Down Comedy group meets faithfully every Tuesday night. Each gathering offers an encouraging message and a time for prayer, as well as a specific comedy focus for beginners and veterans alike. Community members are able to learn from and hone their skills alongside seasoned stand-up comedians, actors, improv experts, and sketch writers!A brief recap of the Upside-...

Program Director Kelry Kirschenmann visits Influence Women NashvilleOn May 24th, Influence Women Nashville and the Hollywood Prayer Network came together for a powerful joint brunch event, uniting creative women of faith from across the media, entertainment, music, and arts industries. This special gathering called together those who see their artistic endeavors not just as a career, but as a call...

On May 24, 2025, the Prologue Writer's Group gathered for its monthly meeting. This month's gathering featured special guest Jeff Wong (writer, friend of Prologue and HPN & story consultant for Tippett Studios). Jeff explored the architecture of storytelling in a workshop designed just for Prologue – applicable to both fiction and non-fiction. Attendees learned how to take readers on an emotional ...