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