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
Southampton District MWiB Blog for June 2026
by Tizz Tizzard, 29th June 2026
Sarah Jayne has been so excited as the day grew nearer and that has been catching. Then I had to wait for a suitable time for my daughter to go shopping with me for my outfit. Fortunately we were…
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Henry Nowak - A statement from The Southampton District
by Sarah Pothecary, 5th June 2026
Henry NowakA statement from The Southampton DistrictThe Southampton District of the Methodist Church stands with the family of Henry Nowak in their grief and prays for them following the conviction…
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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…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
Prayer Retreat
8th July 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Exploring prayer - with Revd Sue Baker-Maher
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MWiB day - October 2026
10th October 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
An interactive day about Women's Resilience - how they rise from 'rubble' situations.Guest speaker: District Chair Revd Rachel Bending
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