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Welcome to the Touchstone website.
Touchstone describes
itself as
“ a movement of
faith expressing the good news
of Christ through the words, deeds and lives of
those who share a vision for the city ”
What Is Touchstone?
Touchstone was established in 1989 as a Methodist presence in the city centre
of Bradford - a church presence without a congregation serving not only
Methodists but also the wider church in its work with communities across
Bradford and West Yorkshire.
Touchstone employs five
members of staff , has a volunteer base of ten and is managed by the
Touchstone Council, drawn from around the District and
chaired by the West Yorkshire District Chair. It is funded broadly from three
sources - locally from Circuits and the District, the Connexion and
charitable trusts.
 In 2008 Touchstone was designated 'A District project of
Connexional significance'. This recognised ways in which Touchstone experience and expertise can be used
by the wider church and this will affect the pattern of work in the Project's third decade. Enquiries about
visits to the Touchstone centre or visits by staff to other places are always welcome.
We are open during office
hours, but also at other times and we welcome visitors from many places.
Visitors are particularly welcome on Thursdays to join our weekly prayers at
12.30 p.m.
(Photo L to R: Rev Dr Barbara Glasson; Deacon Ray Fox;
Awais Dominic; David Howarth; Ruth Hilton and
Margaret Sowden (Housekeeper) seated in front).
Why Touchstone?
One type of 'touchstone' is a very ordinary looking rock which is used to
test the purity of gold and gold alloys - the metal leaves streaks when drawn
across the touchstone. Our ordinary looking house is a place where people can
discover the best in themselves.
Another 'touchstone' is
the fool in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. There is a long tradition among
Christians that one should be prepared to look foolish in order to achieve
things that are good and worthwhile.
32 Merton Road . Bradford . BD7 1RE
[ click here for a map of how to
find us ]
Tel: 01274 721626
Fax: 01274 395324
Email (general enquiries): admin(@)touchstone-bradford.org.uk
For a full list of email addresses visit the 'contact'
page
WEST
YORKSHIRE DISTRICT
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