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
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Latest News
Ministers Conference 2025
by Sarah Pothecary, 15th January 2025
WHAT IS SUCCESSFUL AGEING? led by Revd Canon James WoodwardDo join us in sunny Bournemouth 28th-29th January 2025 as we explore this subject, aided by fellowship, worship and good food!Please see…
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New Year’s Stomp
by Tizz Tizzard, 14th January 2025
The free all-age event took place on Saturday 4 January 2025 in the Hilsea/Copnor area of Portsmouth.It was organised by the Compass Project Portsmouth, supported by 8th Portsmouth Girls’ Brigade,…
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Upcoming Events
Creation Monday - Beyond Bronze
20th January 2025, 7:30 PM
Beyond Bronze - led by Rose Gosling, Summerbridge Methodist Church and Jim Gillings,Salisbury Methodist ChurchPlease join us, 7.30pm on zoom!See below for full details, or the Eco Church page for…
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Understanding Gaming and Gambling Harms
21st January 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Community and Faith Leader WorkshopWebinar: Understanding gaming and gambling harmsDate: Tuesday 21st January 2025Time: 7pm-9pmVenue: Online via TeamsThis programme aims to raise awareness and…
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Stories from Israel - Palestine
23rd January 2025, 7:30 PM
Stories from Israel - PalestineCome and hear first-hand from Nick Papadopulos, recently returned from three months in East Jerusalem• What is daily life under occupation really like?• What are the…
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