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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would take it in the spirit of welcoming you to the neighborhood, and either politely decline "I really appreciate the invitation, but I'm not comfortable attending services outside of my own faith", or attend a less religious event at the church and then reciprocate in some way.  I'm not Jewish, so I'm having trouble coming up with a specific example that's appropriate in April, but inviting them to join you for a Seder, or to bring their kids to the Purim carnival, or come over for Sufganiyah on Hanukkah would be examples of traditions that some of my Jewish friends have shared with our family.  [/quote]

Back again to say, I'm not naive enough to assume that it was definitely offered in the spirit of welcoming you to the neighborhood, just that I'd assume best intentions while giving a response that basically says "I'm happy for us to learn about each other's cultures, but I am very happy in my faith and have pretty clear boundaries".  If their intention was to proselytize it will become clear shortly.  [/quote]

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