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