WELCOME
to the Benefice of Flitton, Pulloxhill and Silsoe
in Central Bedfordshire - part of the Diocese of St Albans.
Our historic churches are situated in the heart of their communities, and we seek to be a living heartbeat of faith here. We follow Jesus and we want to share the good news of his love with all.
If you live in Flitton, Greenfield, Pulloxhill, Silsoe, Wardhedges and the surrounding areas, we are your local church, and we are here for you. We also extend a warm welcome to visitors from further afield.
We provide regular services of worship and prayer, and we offer opportunities to learn about and practice the Christian faith. We welcome people of all ages and from all walks of life.
Our local schools are very important to us and we are blessed to work closely with the teachers, staff and children.
The website is packed full of useful information from Sunday Services, activities and events, and helpful advice for those seeking baptisms, weddings and funerals.
Whether you are new or a regular member of the churches or community, we are glad that you are here, and we hope that you find what you are looking for.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Rev Simon and Rev Louise Moore, Vicars
01525 643478 RevSimon@3churches.uk RevLouise@3churches.uk
Around the Benefice - 10 to 18 May
Sunday 11 May
Silsoe 9:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves – followed by APCM
Flitton 10:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Flitton 4:00pm – Messy Sunday – more details here
Pulloxhill 11am – Morning Worship with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
From the Pulpit – Doubting Thomas – Rev Simon
You can listen to Rev Simon’s Sermon ‘Doubting Thomas’ from 27 April 2025 here. Bible readings for the day: Acts 5:27-32 and John 20:19-30
Wednesday 14 May 8:30am –Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 14 May – No Alpha Course this week – more details here
Sunday 18 May
Silsoe 9:30am –
Holy Communion with Rev Anna Garvie
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt
Pulloxhill 11am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna Garvie
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
This week we have had the privilege to commemorate and give thanks for peace in Europe 80 years ago, after nearly six years of war that caused the death of over 70 million people. In the lighting of beacons and offering of prayers we re-commit ourselves to be peace bringers. Sadly in the world we are aware of conflict in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan and India. Wars rage continually as humanity fails time and time again to be reconciled over issues of history, land and power.
Sunday 11 May is Good Shepherd Sunday and our Bible readings (Acts 9:36-43 and John 10:22-30) reflect the powerful picture of a Shepherd who promises to care for his people and lead us safely.
Ultimately only God can make these promises and keep them. Help us to hear God’s voice and be guided in our day to day lives by Jesus, our Good Shepherd, through the mess of life. Help us to have confidence that despite conflict, we can have peace.
Peace be with you were the words of the risen Lord Jesus, nothing has changed.
With love and prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week John 10:27
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
The common shared vision of the Benefice is
“Living Our Faith, Loving Our Communities”
and this supported by a set of values across all three churches:
Christ centred Prayerful Worshipful Hospitable Community focused United
Each of the three Churches has their own specific opportunities and challenges but by working together and offering an appropriate range of worship options, the Benefice is able to deliver its vision and values and meet the needs of its congregations.