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