“Tradition without stiffness; Love without compromise”
“refreshes me through word, music and friendship”
“sense of belonging”
“superb music which enriches the services”
“the friendly welcome I get every Sunday”
“peace and calmness of the building”
“a family lovingly embracing everyone, warts and all”
“tradition AND innovation”
“wonderful bunch of people who gather at 8am to pray together”
“people rooted and grounded in prayer, aware of their love for, and dependence on, a loving Creator”
“being able to be involved and feel a part of what is going on”
“our second family and home”
“quality of the preaching”
“general ambiance of camaraderie and willingness to help”
“strong bonds”
“that old drama school exercise when one person stands in the middle, goes rigid and falls, trusting everyone else in the circle around them to catch them – that’s us, always.”
“one of the best things about St Thomas’s is the choir (and getting paid)”
“I like the communion wine”
“strong community spirit”
“ability to embrace and enjoy change”
“I absolutely love the music at St Thomas’s and I’m forever thankful for the wonderful group of people I have met”
“traditional services”
“sacramental well central to a community of prayer, support and learning”
“an education team arranges opportunities for learning, reflection, discussion, spiritual growth”
“like a second family”
“thoughtful preaching”
“I value the people and what I learn from them, clergy or laity”
“ability to celebrate at the drop of a hat”
“opportunities to explore and develop our faith”
“I love the sense of family, love and common purpose”
“a feeling of community and where you can meet other people who you may not otherwise have met who enjoy the same sort of things as you”
“I love being part of the choir and the joy of biscuits and juice at the end”
“community, people, inclusivity”
“the welcome was generous and the sense of family, community and belonging was instant”
“powers of spiritual renewal and refreshment”
“spiritual,friendly and supportive community”
“warmth and welcome – whether someone comes as a worshipper, visitor, seeker after ancient sites, or something they know not what”