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

 

Photo credit: Max Prieß on Unsplash


Latest News

Truly special service for Anna Chaplains

by Sarah Pothecary, 4th August 2025

Fourteen Anna Chaplains and four Anna Friends were commissioned at a special service held at St Paul's Church Tadley near Basingstoke on Sunday July 20. I was invited to be part of the commissioning…

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Tolpuddle Festival 2025

by Sarah Pothecary, 4th August 2025

On the weekend of the 19 - 20 July 2025 the President, the Revd Richard Andrew and Vice President, Matthew Forsyth, arrived in the Dorset South and West Circuit, for the Tolpuddle Festival…

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Items wanted

by Sarah Pothecary, 4th August 2025

A Community Hub project on the Isle of Wight is after tables, chairs and kitchen equipment - if you have a church closing or surplus items please do get in contact!

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Upcoming Events

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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Caring for our planet

18th April 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 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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