Mercer Island Presbyterian Church will hold a presentation by the Pacific Northwest Interfaith Amigos from 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Their presentation will be titled “Perils and Promises of Interfaith Dialogue.” The program runs about 60 minutes with 30 minutes for questions and answers.

The Interfaith Amigos started to work together after 9/11. Their members included Imam Jamal Rahman, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Pastor Don Mackenzie as the Christian partner. When Pastor Mackenzie moved to Minneapolis some six years ago, Pastor Dave Brown became part of the Pacific Northwest Interfaith Amigos. They have brought their unique blend of spiritual wisdom and humor to audiences all over the U.S., as well as Canada, Israel-Palestine and Japan.

Their work is dedicated to supporting more effective interfaith dialogue that can bring greater collaboration on the major social and economic issues of our time. The Interfaith Amigos present a crucial message in their unique humorous style, helping participants appreciate the promise and the problems of the interfaith experience.

With their willingness to openly address the usual taboos of interfaith dialogue — the “awkward” parts of each tradition — they create a more authentic conversation between themselves and with their audiences, giving people an opportunity to step more fully into the rich promise of the interfaith experience.

One participant noted that “The Interfaith Amigos’ message of inclusion, empathy for and understanding of ‘the other’ struck a much-needed chord. It is this message that attempts to heal and provide a bridge back to civility.”

There will be a free-will offering collected.

Mercer Island Presbyterian Church is located at 3605 84th Ave. SE.