Summer Lovin’ w/ Friends of Common Good

We’re catching all the vibes this summer because July & August is all about soaking in Divine Love and building Beloved Community! Check out our Summer Lovin’ gathering schedule below — we’ve got guest worship leaders all of July and guest preachers all of August, plus a sprinkle of some fun summer activities for community building!

Summer Lovin’ Gathering Schedule + Events

  • Saturday, July 6th — Community Activity: SUP & Kayaking at Enetai Beach Park

  • Sunday, July 7th — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre

  • Sunday, July 14th — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre

  • Sunday, July 21st — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre + Lunch Crews @ Crossroads Foodcourt after service!

  • Sunday, July 28th — Love Your Neighbor Sunday: Choose Your Own Adventure (no gathering)

  • Saturday, August 3rd — Community Activity: TBD

  • Sunday, August 4th — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre

  • Sunday, August 11th — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre

  • Sunday, August 18th — Sunday Service at Bellevue Youth Theatre + Picnic in the Park (BYOL)

  • Sunday, August 25th — Love Your Neighbor Sunday: Choose Your Own Adventure (no gathering)

July Guest Worship Lineup

  • Ilze Gideons

    SUNDAY, JULY 7TH | GUEST WORSHIP LEADER

    Ilze Gideons, a former Creative Director with over 20yrs of vocational ministry experience, has been leading worship in conference and smaller settings since the age of 14. From South Africa, her homeland, to Asia, the Americas, Europe and the great continent of Africa, she has lead with a passion for transformative and intimate connection through worship and has been blessed to travel the world with her gift. Ilze worked as a DEI consultant for many years and currently runs her travel company, Ubuntu Travel, curating intention experiences to Cape Town, South Africa as well as producing events for Global Citizen in NYC.

  • Marshan Moultry

    SUNDAY, JULY 14TH | GUEST WORSHIP LEADER

    Marshan is an accomplished musician with 30 years of choir conducting, vocal coaching, and service/ministry experience. He moved to Seattle from California after serving for 14 years as the Associate Pastor of Worship & Music at Quail Lakes Baptist Church in Stockton, where he grew and led a 140+ member choir, praise team, orchestra, and band. He also supervised the Worship Arts staff of directors that led a children’s choir, orchestra, drama, multimedia, and dance departments. In addition, Marshan has led choir and ensemble tours in Kenya, South Africa, Romania, Spain, Italy, and Costa Rica.

    Marshan has a dual B.A. in Vocal Music and Pastoral Counseling from University of the Pacific and an M.A. in Relationship and Pastoral Therapy from Seattle University. Marshan is an Individual, Couples and Family Therapist in private practice where he works primarily with BIPOC communities, building strategies to manage mental health diagnoses, self-empowerment, identity, and healing from racial, familial, occupational and relational trauma.

  • Shelton Dowd

    SUNDAY, JULY 14TH | GUEST WORSHIP LEADER

    Shelton is a passionate and accomplished singer and songwriter who has shared the stage with notable artists, including Shirley Caesar, Dorinda Clark Cole, Ernest Pugh, Kelontae Gavin, Shawn Bigby, John P. Kee, Miranda Curtis, Joshua Rogers, and many others. His journey in music began at a young age, cultivating his vocal talents through exposure to both gospel and choral music during his formative years in the church choir.

    In 2015, he marked his presence in the music industry with the release of his debut EP album ‘Try God,’ which features a captivating blend of soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. In 2016, he achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious Dorinda Clark Cole Showcase, where he stood out among emerging talent in gospel music.

    Beyond music, Shelton’s dedication extends to the concept of EQUITY. He passionately believes in the unifying thread that binds all individuals on their unique journeys, and he endeavors to infuse this message into every song, touching the very soul of humanity with the symphony of our shared experience.

  • Antwoine Parmer

    SUNDAY, JULY 21ST | GUEST WORSHIP LEADER

    Antwoine Parmer is an award-winning choir director and accomplished musician with a distinguished career in the world of gospel music. Antwoine has dedicated his life to uplifting communities through the power of music and worship. Antwoine is the owner of a thriving non-profit organization called Shades Fellowship. Shades fellowship is dedicated to providing transitional housing and employment development to those formally incartsorated, at risk, and homeless.

    With extensive experience leading worship across the United States, Antwoine has inspired countless individuals with his dynamic and heartfelt performances. His remarkable talent has led him to record and share the stage with some of the most iconic names in music, including Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder, and gospel legends The Winans, Israel Houghton, and Crystal Lewis.

August Guest Preacher Lineup

  • Liana Sims

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH | GUEST SPEAKER

    Liana Sims embodies a multifaceted persona as a Christian thought leader, author, and dynamic entrepreneur. With over 12 years of immersive experience across leading churches and organizations, her expertise lies in spiritual leadership, community engagement, and impactful communication.

    Her versatile skill set spans various areas, including:

    • Empowering youth and young adults

    • Fostering women's empowerment

    • Spearheading church and nonprofit leadership

    • Crafting compelling content and curriculum

    • Orchestrating seamless event planning

    • Providing mentorship and transformative coaching

    • Delivering powerful narratives as an international speaker

    • Offering strategic consulting and adept project management

    • Developing and implementing innovative programs

    Beyond her significant community contributions, Liana takes great honor in her book, "Monday Never Comes." Liana urges readers to confront fear and make decisions that propel them forward. Whether grappling with weight issues, career transitions, or relationships, the book serves as an inspiring beacon, empowering individuals to seize control of their lives and triumph over personal battles. Liana shares personal anecdotes and principles, emphasizing that genuine success emerges from conquering mental hurdles.

    Liana is a true entrepreneur cultivating her “Courage” clothing line, an extension of her authored book “Monday Never Comes.” Through Liana’s clothing line, her slogan ‘the decision to move forward in the face of fear,’ can be seen throughout the world.

    Liana, a pillar in her community, serves as a pastor and organizes women’s empowerment events like 'Sharpen Her Iron'—conversations with dope women—and has created content such as '21 Days with Jesus,' a devotional prayer book.

    At her essence, Liana values community, faith, restoration, and excellence, infusing these principles into every project and presentation she undertakes. Her genuine aspiration is to witness individuals and communities flourish at their peak potential.

    You can checkout her lifestyle brand at: http://CourageCollection.com

  • Renee McCoy

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH | GUEST SPEAKER

    Renee McCoy describes herself as a an anthropologist, a preacher, and an artist. These designations are not presented in an order of importance. Neither is more significant that the other. Each represents a different way of being in the world, different representations of how life unfolds and is expressed from day to day.

    Dr. McCoy is also an ordained minister who has served the spiritual needs of LGBTQ persons for over four decades. Her ministry has focused primarily on African American LGBTQ communities, especially providing spiritual support for persons infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS in her role as the pastor of congregations in New York City and Detroit.

    While living in New York City, she was making a living working with homeless women in the Times Square section of the city. She was also the founding pastor of a church in Harlem, Harlem Metropolitan Community Church (Harlem MCC) that primarily served African American LGBTQ persons. Harlem MCC was, in fact, the first Christian congregation intentionally established and governed by African American LGBTQ persons. Although no longer in existence, the church began in 1981, the same year HIV/AIDS surfaced on the landscape of the world.

    She is the founding pastor of Full Truth Fellowship of Christ Church in Detroit, MI, where she is currently helping reorganize and advance a ministry that has addressed the spiritual needs of LGBT persons for over 29 years. Until recently (May, 2019), she served as a co-pastor of Eastgate Congregational United Church of Christ in Bellevue, WA.

    Learn more at www.reneemccoy.com

  • Jun Love Young

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH | GUEST SPEAKER

    Jun is a passionate advocate for the spiritual flourishing of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

    In 2020, he founded Beloved Arise, the first national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQ+ youth of faith. Jun also serves as the CEO of ZUM Communications, an award-winning digital storytelling and communications agency in Seattle. With a Doctorate in Communication from the University of Washington and more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, Jun was named by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the region’s most notable entrepreneurs.

    He is active on LinkedIn and Instagram and hosts the bi-weekly podcast “A Change Mindset.” Born and raised in the Philippines, Jun loves to travel with his husband and meet new people from around the world.