A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue

[@jd4evr2001]

really sounds like the CHURCH OF ENGLAND in America !

[@ritajaya8588]

Greetings from Sarawak Malaysia.

[@RobertEParr]

Very, very well done, as it seems that everything is at St. Thomas. I'm very thankful that our rich traditions are maintained at St. Thomas Church, where so many parishes have "simplified" the liturgy. May God bless the ministries of St. Thomas Church on 5th Avenue in NYC.

[@Salmagundiii]

Hhhmmm - I don't know...they could have used a tripod, image stabilizer, or professional shoulder mounted camera with a camera operator who can hold it steady.

[@stepheneggert7388]

I wish we had such a place in fl..like st.thomas church..rich in history..ty for the video...

[@loreehunt8338]

Amazing video! I’m a proud parishioner 🙏

[@brucesavage9929]

Manhattan has some of the most impressive and inspiring churches in the country. Three of my must see churches are Saint Mary the Virgin, St Patrick’s and this magnificent and most welcoming........Saint Thomas on Fifth Avenue.

[@stepheneggert7388]

Vary nice ..ty for the video..and insight..

[@skicrz]

I've visited St. Thomas many, many times over the years even decades since I was a high school student combining a trip to the Donnell Library, St. Patrick's (I'm Roman Catholic), and St. Thomas to listen to your EvenSong or Christmas Carol Services. I'm 70 now and due to the pandemic haven't ventured into Manhattan this last year and half so your KZbin links have filled the gap. I look forward to visiting in person again soon. I've always felt that St. Patricks and St. Thomas are two jewels in the Spiritual crown of New York City.

[@fathermatthew]

Bless you!

[@5333snw]

Very well done! I really like this video! The staircase leading to the rector’ office is just like the story of Harry Potter! Thank you for creating an fascinating video and sharing it with us.

[@richardterrell5309]

Thank you for a really interesting and detailed tour to understanding the care, devotion and unity that encapsulates world of faith at St Thomas Fifth Avenue.

[@sharondessisso8400]

Thank you for this excellent tour. It was wonderful to see how it all comes together. Blessings!

[@SaintThomasChurch5thAvenue]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackiefeyjoo6076]

Nicely done, Fr. Turner.

[@bhigdaddymark]

WONDERFUL tour! Thanks so much for this video and continued best to St. Thomas 5th Avenue!

[@osptony]

Fantastic, thank you.

[@DeFyYing]

1:33 I know that priest, he makes YT videos! I distinctly remember his video introducing me to the Book of Common Prayer

[@bamaguynbham]

Thank you for this excellent behind the scenes video. As I recall back in the 1980s, the gift shop was located in the rear gallery.

[@triciap666]

My forever house of worship for the past 18 plus years … I lost some years not going to Our house of worship and I must say, I’m happy to find my way back in 2022 to Praise Our Savior each week alongside all. So happy to be back in church 🙏🏾 Praise Be to God !

[@karenspivey3203]

Is Bertie ordained? I noticed that he's wearing a collar.

[@gardens4me]

Thank you so much for the 'inside' view Father Turner and staff. The Daily Mass got me thru the pandemic year and continues to be a daily 'habit' for me. I am so appreciative. Thank you so much.

[@gdufwa]

What a fabulous introduction to "behind the scenes" by father Carl. This church and its community are a blessing to all.

[@shawnhampton8503]

What a marvelous video! Thank you, St. Thomas Church so very much.

[@canoeman621]

We were fortunate to be in NYC just before the pandemic and we worshipped at St. T. The reredos is a marvel.

[@Allwoodguy]

Top quality!!!! Thank you so much, Father Turner and the entire team at my belived Saint Thomas!

[@a1resumes]

What a wonderful tour! I have attended a few times a year for more than 20 years, so I’ve been in some of those rooms, but have never seen them all. It’s a beautiful building, and it’s also nice to meet some of the staff. This is a great idea for newcomers! Thank you. Susan Peterson

[@writeract2]

I so miss the Evensong services and simply being in the chapel - I'm in a different area now and have found a good church but miss the solemn majesty, the decorum, the innate holiness of the Anglican services - you're looking v. well Fr. Carl, I was there at the time of the mighty triumvirate of priests - Fr. Austin, Fr. Spurlock and Fr. Daniels. Hi Fr. Moretz - I remember the Advent wreath-making session one winter Christmas a few years ago, I donated my wreath to the church, I hope you still have it. Your office and study as is the entire whole of this church is utterly magnificent Fr. Carl - all glory to God Alone. You are v. lucky/blessed and you've got good theatrical/performing instints, lovely video.

[@mdelong]

I recently visited this amazing cathedral. It was a very quiet day and the experience was very moving.

[@pauldudde4914]

Thanks for the telecast.paul from india.

[@rah1721]

Thank you for this well put together tour. I would very much appreciate seeing the full glory of the very blue window that sits behind the reredos. Is that possible?

[@Aperegrine90]

Starts looking for overseas jobs at the back of Church Times….!

[@maryconnell7010]

Is st Thomas church of the EPISCOPAL FAITH?

[@matthewperez4811]

Later days saints to the corps of Pennsylvania

[@DannyEastVillage]

ach! what fun! And no wonder your livestream is so beautifully produced! A real world-class production team! Thanks be to God and to you for making this great video!

[@DannyEastVillage]

St Thomas has come so far in the last number of years--thank God. A true, warmhearted welcome awaits anyone coming through the doors. This was not always the case at St Thomas' but it is now, and I'm deeply grateful.

[@johnmccann373]

So true, and I am becoming a member, leaving Trinity wall street after 10 years

[@peaceandallgood6300]

Wow! Blessings on your ministry, sharing the good news of God in Christ as celebrated and lived in The Episcopal Church.

[@JWall416]

This is such a great video - it’d be fun to go exploring even deeper into the depths (and heights) of the place!

[@SaintThomasChurch5thAvenue]

Hi John, thank you for watching! It is an extraordinary place with lots of tiny details that are easy to miss. Once you know where to look, you will discover so much history.

[@paulbutterworthbillericay]

Really interesting, I like all things connected to Churches, I made a small videos today in Brentwood Essex, a small chapel called St Thomas Martyr Chapel, the Pilgrims for Thomas Becket would come here to pray, I also went to have a look inside a 12th century Church in Mountnessing Essex, its connected to the crusaders, the 13th century chest fascinated me, the old stoup on the pier has been smashed perhaps in the English reformation perhaps in the civil war if Oliver Cromwell, I love my hobby exploring Churches, my other hobby is to measure every Yew tree in Essex Cemetaries, as you can imagine I have visited many churches, if your interested in looking inside old Churches in Essex please have a look at my amateur videos, if I ever come over to New York I would love to visit St Thomas's over there as well

[@johnmccann2320]

Yes I have been a member of St. Thomas, I really appreciate the traditional liturgy no attempts to be “ trendy”, but not only is the building beautiful but the clergy is so authentic, and for a big church, they are very accessible this is truly an amazing and welcoming church.

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Amen 🙏.

[@stephenhetzel8437]

Many thanks!

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

What about the antiphonal organ? Also more info. on the main organ.

[@detrickrothacker7446]

Simply magnificent!

[@davidwahler]

Thank you for this tour. I’d love to see a video featuring the Choir School, it’s classrooms and facilities, and perhaps a sample rehearsal with choristers and music director. I’ve had westies, btw. They definitely ‘rule the roost’! (an online participant from California).

[@RebeccaJ720]

Originally I dreamed of getting married at St. Patrick’s, but I think I change my mind. I just visited while in the city today. 🤩

[@CJCappella]

Manhattan? I heard a lot of English accents hahaha…

[@DavidMiller.93]

The Rector and Director of music are both British

[@CB-ps4eh]

And yeah the choir is truly beautiful

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Very posh. The quality of the liturgy and music of St Thomas is unsurpassed. The technology makes it possible for us to enjoy. ( Fr. Matthew: No hands in the pockets, please! ). 😉

[@CB-ps4eh]

Loved all. Beautiful place

[@leedshunk]

The clergy and organist- is everyone English? Can't be a bad secondment from stackton - tressle 🤣🤣🤣

[@christianborgo1720]

Mi dispiace per i ragazzini con le mascherine.......😢