Welcome
The Southampton District of the Methodist Church covers all 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 Andrew de Ville and you can contact his PA, Sarah Pothecary here
photo credit: Photo by Andrew Seaman on Unsplash
Latest News
Methodist Forces Chaplaincy
by Sarah Pothecary, 22nd September 2021
The MFB is pleased to announce that we have published fully revised and expanded information on Methodist Forces Chaplaincy on the Methodist Church webpages. You are invited to browse the expanded…
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Journey of the Magi
by Sarah Pothecary, 20th September 2021
Journey of the Magi – a festive, light-hearted, joyful event with a moving and profound message. Following a sell-out year in 2019, Journey of the Magi is back, for churches to host for Advent 2021.…
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3Generate 2021
by Tizz Tizzard, 2nd September 2021
3Generate3Generate, the children's and youth assembly of the Methodist Church, aims to create an inclusive and diverse space for the prophetic voice of children and young people to emerge and be…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Leading like a Methodist
15th October 2021, 11:00 AM – 16th October 2021, 4:00 PM
An international symposium via zoom and in person for leaders in education, in the church and in public life. 15-16 October 2021 What does it mean to lead like a Methodist? How do we form ethical…
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Coffee Shop Sunday
16th October 2021, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Welcome to the first International Coffee Shop Sunday Convention “Meeting God in an Ordinary Place”. “The Coffee Shop Sunday” family openly invite you to a day of worship, fellowship and learning on…
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Ministers Conference 2022
1st February 2022, 9:00 AM – 2nd February 2022, 3:00 PM
Hope and Story - challenge and justice in ministryOpen to all ministers in the Southampton District at The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth. A £35 contribution is requested to secure your place for the…
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