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
World Cup 2026
by Sarah Pothecary, 4th June 2026
The World Cup kicks off on 11th June. Evidence from previous football competitions indicates they can lead to a significant increase in domestic abuse. Factors such as alcohol, drug use and gambling…
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Faith Security Training
by Sarah Pothecary, 28th May 2026
Faith Security Training (FST) is a new training scheme available for faith communities in England & Wales. Learn how to help protect your place of worship from anti-social behaviour, crime and…
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Upcoming Events
Southampton Regional Theology Forum: Peace and War
11th June 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Southampton Regional Theology Forum of the Methodist Church10 am on Thursday, June 11, 2026Romsey Methodist ChurchOur discussion will be led by Revd Dr Peter Howson, author and a former Army…
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