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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have recently moved to a home near a church and the pastor's wife, a neighbor, has been really nice to me. She invited me to services there, but I am Jewish and don't really feel very comfortable going to church services. When she asked me I said, "thank you, we're Jewish but it is a possibility...?" I was kind of taken off-guard. I SO don't want to appear rude or unfriendly in any way, as this neighbor has been so sweet and welcoming. 
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The church does offer occasional kids' activities (which I think are non-religious) so perhaps we could attend one of those instead to show our good will?

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This. Sounds like the perfect solution.[/quote]

+1  I can't imagine anyone -- especially not a pastor's wife -- would be offended or think you were unfriendly for not attending church services.  Especially since you've said you're Jewish, but even if you were Christian, I think only the most aggressive people would throw that out to a new neighbor and have any expectations at all.  If you want to check out the kid stuff, or other non-religious community stuff, that would be nice but if it is outside your comfort zone, that is okay, too.

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