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 26 October - 3 November 2024
Sunday 27 October
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna Garvie
Pulloxhill 11am – Morning Worship with Reader Gillian Kern
From the Pulpit – Jesus and the Gospels – Rev Louise
‘Jesus and the Gospels’ – the sixth in the Bible Sermon Series – preached by Rev Louise on 20 October 2024 in Pulloxhill Church. You can listen to it here. Bible readings for the day: Psalm 22:1-11,30-31 and Luke 24:1-12
You can find the rest of the series here
Wednesday 30 October 8:30am
Weekly online prayer meeting – more details here
Wednesday 30 October 7pm
No Wednesday Bible Course session this week
Thursday 31 October 5-6:30pm
Light in the Darkness – Silsoe Church – more details here
Friday 1 November 7pm
Repeat of the fifth session of the Bible Course – more details here
Sunday 3 November
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Anne Barker
Silsoe – 4pm – Remember with Love – Rev Louise & Rev Simon – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 2pm – Remember with Love – Rev Louise & Rev Simon – more details here
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
I hope the change of clocks doesn’t catch you out! I well remember leading a service in another church a few years ago where I could see someone through the community hall windows, they looked in, realised they were 45 minutes late already and performed a ‘U’ turn as they headed home. I’d like a church to welcome folk whatever time they turn up.
Making a church service on time, was a million miles from the events we read in Acts this week (Acts 2:1-21), but this was the start of the church, Pentecost. As we journey through the Bible we witness the explosion in faith and worship that followed the death and resurrection of Jesus, 50 days earlier. A crowd had gathered from near and far and the physical manifestation of God’s Holy Spirit in sign and word led to the church beginning its invitation to the world that you are loved and welcomed.
Perhaps that hasn’t always been your experience, but it is a work in progress that God’s church is a family with no boundaries or exclusions. As we study the growth of the early church may we recognise that we all have a part to play in its life and witness today.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
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.