Comments from Our Patrons
Comments from Our Patrons
Our plans to modernise St Thomas’ Church have have attracted a lot of favourable attention – here are some comments from our Patrons.
From Our Patrons
“The contribution of the local Church in serving the community can never be underestimated. It is a place where people gather for worship and for many other activities. It is the heart of a community and a meeting place that is open to all. The plans for the development of St Stephens are an example of a Church looking to the future, with buildings that will better serve all those who live in the parish and wider community. I commend the plans for fund raising and pray for all those involved in taking them forward.” —Rt Revd Tom Butler, Bishop of Southwark
“As befits St Thomas’ humane and generous tradition, the new facilities will be widely used by our diverse local community, and I hope that all will give generously to the refurbishment fund.” —Rt Hon Keith Hill, MP
“By prioritising energy efficiency and considering renewable energy sources, the redevelopment of St. Thomas’ is set to produce a sustainable building that will be an inspirational showcase for the whole community.” —Susan Sheehan, co-founder, Hyde Farm Climate Action Network
“As individuals we can’t usually, unless we’re very exceptional people, make much of a difference. But if we work together with others, then things start happening. If we work together in the strength of our mustard-seed sized belief that what we are doing has the blessing of Jesus Christ, then perhaps we can at least identify the mountains we need to move and enlist the support of those we need to help us. The plans developed by Friends of St Thomas’s are so exciting, and it is intensely frustrating that the current economic situation is holding things back, but they will come to fruition, and then we will see just how much of a Blessing our Church will be to our community!” — Cllr Elizabeth Forbes, Member for Balham
