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