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