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
Christian Aid Resources - 80 years
by Sarah Pothecary, 11th July 2025
Mark our 80th Anniversary in your churchTake time with your congregation to reflect on 80 years of Christian Aid's mission to challenge poverty and injustice. Remember the lives transformed through…
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WLP Explore Weekend
by Sarah Pothecary, 30th June 2025
Learning together is at the heart of the Worship: Leading & Preaching course for local preachers and worship leaders in the Methodist Church. Students belong to a Tutor Group in their circuit or…
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Our 2025 Ordinands
by Sarah Pothecary, 30th June 2025
On Sunday 8th June we held a District Testimony service for our 2025 ordinands, Revd Penny Thorne and Revd John Banks. It was a colourful, joyous occasion with a full church, moving testimonies,…
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Reflect Methodist Spirituality - Southern Retreat
15th July 2025 – 17th July 2025
‘One God, One Life, Many Roles’ with Ian PearceIan is a Pastor, Spiritual Director, Pastoral Supervisor & a Chaplain at St Katharine’s.The retreat will offer space for you to:• gratefully acknowledge…
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REAWAKENING SACRAMENTAL LIVING Online 24 hour retreat: the Community for Spiritual Formation
18th July 2025 – 19th July 2025
How do we lead lives that are ‘outward and visible signs’ that convey God’s grace to a broken world?Our Summer online retreat will take place from 7pm – 8.30pm on the evening of Friday 18th July, and…
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Tools with a Mission (TWAM) - Salisbury
19th July 2025
Collection day for Tools with a MissionSaturday 19 July 2025, 10.00am to 3pmBemerton Methodist Church, Roman Road, Bemerton, Salisbury SP2 9BHCar park available. Come to the church hall at the back…
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