Not coming to child's birthday party on a Sunday

[TheZebraCrosser]

I've received an RSVP response from a parent who is a fellow Christian declining an invitation to a child's birthday party meal at 5pm on a Sunday 'as they keep Sundays for church services and fellowship'

Er, surely celebrating a child's birthday is fellowship.?

I feel a tad irked by this almost as if I'm being scolded for daring to do something as evil as having a birthday party on a Sunday.

Sigh,,,, are there really still such legalistic attitudes?!

I'm unsure how to respond. Any ideas?

I try not to hold parties on Sundays due to other folks' Sunday church commitments - Saturdays seem better party days somehow.

I think some people do hold views like this.
My mother would not hang out laundry on a Sunday- my sister won't cook on a Sunday, only serves cold food. Both religious- different denominations.

I really didn’t read it she was judging you . Maybe she considers the children will be friends for many years and wants to make sure you know for the future.

I think your background is making you see more than it is.

Everyone tends to follow the religion to different levels. So regardless of what anyone else thinks this is how they follow it .

I don’t think it is legalistic and not something you should be offended about. I actually think it’s a really good idea and a good healthy boundary for a family to have. In fact, i might start implementing this! We need better consistent Christian fellowship in our home without distractions from the world.

We are so busy in the modern world, rest and regular fellowship is lost. For all you know, her husband might work Saturdays or they might have other activities on Saturdays meaning their only day as a family is a Sunday and they want to spend that in fellowship with other Christians and Christian family members who are probably busy all week too. What better day to do that than a Sunday after service!?

I wouldn’t take offence and I’m wondering why you are so offended. I think it was polite of them to explain. They could have just said sorry xyz can’t come.

I hope your child had a great party though :)