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