Welcome
The Southampton District of the Methodist Church covers most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, extends to Dorset and Somerset in the West and up into Berkshire and south Oxfordshire. We have over 80 ministers serving over 200 churches, ranging from small rural communities to large urban conurbations, from coastal towns to major cities to the delights of the New Forest.
Our District Chair is Revd Rachel Bending and you can contact her PA, Sarah Pothecary here
Latest News
Volunteer at 3 Generate 2025
by Sarah Pothecary, 13th May 2025
“A calming balm and great reminder of faith”“Young people showed great passion for seeing God’s kingdom come”“What a joy it was to be surrounded by so many young Methodists, united in their fun and…
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Pilgrimage - your story
by Sarah Pothecary, 29th April 2025
Have you had experience of pilgrimage? Would you be happy to write a blog and be added to a local press release?Please contact Media Officer Dr Anais Pedron
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Scam alert
by Sarah Pothecary, 15th April 2025
The scammers are rife again, phishing with fake emails.If it doesn't sound like a normal 'tone' used, trust your instinct! If you are asked for anything please always check the email address the…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
MWM Global Mission Conference
30th May 2025 – 1st June 2025
Bookings are open for the 2025 residential global mission conference which will be at Cliff College in Derbyshire from 30 May - 1 June 2025. The theme is “The World is my Parish” - Celebrating God’s…
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Regional Theology Forum - Would you baptise a robot?
5th June 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
On behalf of Tom Stuckey and myself, I am writing to invite you to the next meeting of the Southampton Regional Theology Forum of the Methodist Church, to be held from 10 am on Thursday, June 5,…
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MWiB District Day
7th June 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
‘Women Creating Hope’ will be our theme for worship and workshops. A speaker from ‘One Small Thing’ will describe their Hope Street Women’s Centre in Southampton. We shall also welcome back Gabby…
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