The Methodist Connexion is the linking together of churches. Churches are grouped together in Circuits within a District. To find out more about what makes the Methodist Church different and how it is organised, have a look at the national website.
Our District (number 26), extends north into Oxfordshire and includes most of Berkshire, parts of Wiltshire and Somerset, with major areas of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Our Chair is Revd Rachel Bending.
Key Dates for 2024/2025
Synod
Autumn Synod 2024 Saturday 21st Sept - United Church, Winchester, Winchester Eastleigh & Romsey circuit
Presbyteral Synod 2024 Wednesday 26th February - Salisbury MC, Salisbury Circuit
Spring Synod 2024 Saturday 5th April - Fareham MC, East Solent & Downs circuit
Please contact Synod Secretary Revd Martin Beukes with any queries
DPC
Wednesday 2nd October 2024, 7.30pm at Chandler's Ford Methodist Church
Please contact DPC Secretary Paul Yarrien with any queries or for advice
District Vision & Priorities
District Vision
We will be a District where Circuits, Local Churches and individuals of all ages are accompanied and encouraged to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ and participate in God’s mission in the power of the Holy Spirit.
District Priorities
- to give priority in using our finite resources to support Circuits that are engaging positively in the reshaping for mission process;
- to support Local Churches and Circuits in providing a safe professional and legal environment;
- to encourage Local Churches to explore and trial new ways of being ‘church’;
- to encourage and resource Christian learning and discipleship across the District;
- to develop partnerships within the District and the wider global and ecumenical context focused on mission, and to engage with the inter-faith landscape.
Social Media
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Website: www.sdmc.org.uk