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