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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Domestic Abuse webinar
29th July 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WEBINARWhat: Domestic Abuse webinarWho: Sarah Simpkin and Kate LittleWhen: Tuesday 29 July, 7-8pmWhere: ZoomWho is it for: All those with any pastoral ministry, or anyone who is interested in…
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WLP Explore Weekend
27th September 2025 – 28th September 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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Webinar: How to respond well to survivors of abuse
29th September 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WebinarWhat: How to respond well to survivors of abuseWhen: “Monday 29 September, 7-8pmWho: Members of the survivors groupWhere: ZoomWho is it for: All those with any pastoral ministry, or anyone…
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