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