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