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
Copnor’s Hide & Seek Nativity
by Tizz Tizzard, 19th December 2025
The event, on the morning of Saturday 13 December 2025, saw five sets of nativity characters ‘hidden’ outside shops/businesses in Copnor Road for people to find. Organiser Catherine Burt says ‘The…
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Scam alerts
by Sarah Pothecary, 8th December 2025
In the lead up to Christmas we see ever more scams, please be aware and careful.The biggest scams of 2025Fraud incidents rose sharply from 3.2m (2023-24) to 4.2m (2024-25). It's realistic to expect…
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Latest news from MWIB
by Sarah Pothecary, 21st November 2025
Our new District steering group met on Monday and I wanted to share some important news straight away. 1. The Honeypot Charity www.honeypot.org.ukOn Monday, we heard an excellent and…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
MWIB Webinar: Mental Health
22nd January 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hey ladies! How are you really doing this January?The "Let's Talk About It!" webinar series is back for 2026, and we are kicking off the year with a topic that affects us all: Mental Health. We know…
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Spiritual Abuse Awareness Training - multiple dates
29th January 2026, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Developed by the Methodist Church Safeguarding team, Learning Network and Survivors Group in conjunction with Dr Lisa Oakley, Chester University and Thirtyone: EightCourse overview:•What is spiritual…
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Church, Prepare to Build!
2nd February 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Church, Prepare to Build! is a free training event, designed to equip and encourage church leaders, teams, and representatives who are embarking on, or exploring, the journey of church building and…
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