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
Are you exploring new ways to support children, young people, young adults or families in your church or community?
by Tizz Tizzard, 27th February 2026
Whether you’re:starting from no current engagement,running a Toddler Group or Messy Church and want to grow deeper connections, orlooking to develop new ministry ideas…we’re here to help you take the…
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Week 3 — Preparing the Soil: Discernment Before Growth
by Tizz Tizzard, 27th February 2026
After a season of rest, gardeners do not rush straight into planting. They pause. They look more closely at the ground. Having slowed down enough to breathe, they seek to notice what has been growing…
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Methodist Women in Britain Southampton District Blog
by Tizz Tizzard, 27th February 2026
During this season of Lent our thoughts can often turn to Jesus’ experience of being in the desert. It is not the sort of place to go for a holiday! In the daytime deserts can be unbearably hot,…
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Could I be a Pioneer?
4th March 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
OverviewA 90-minute space to discern together if there's a hunger for a pioneer gathering in the Southampton DistrictWho should come to this event?This event is aimed at anyone in the Southampton…
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MWiB Conference 2026
10th April 2026 – 12th April 2026
Swanwick Residential Weekend : 10th to 12th April 2026at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1AT“Where Power meets Purpose: Small Acts that Change the World”with Carolyn Godfrey Carolyn…
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Caring for our planet
18th April 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A new event focussed on caring for our planet, hosted by the Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey circuit in April 2026. All are welcome!Updates will be posted on the website…
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