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