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