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 29 March - 6 April
Friday 29 March
Flitton 10:00am – Said communion (Book of Common Prayer) with Rev Anna Garvie
Sunday 30 March – Mothering Sunday
All Age Mothering Sunday Services
Silsoe 9:30am – All Age Communion with Rev Simon
Flitton 10:30am with Rev Louise
& Lay Leader of Worship Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am with Rev Simon
From the Pulpit – Is God in Control – Rev Simon
You can listen to Rev Simon’s Sermon from 23 March 2025 here. Bible readings for the day: Psalm 63:1-9 and Luke 13:1-9
Saturday 29 March – Food Bank collection from Silsoe Church
Wednesday 2 April 8:30am – Online morning prayers – more details here
Wednesday 2 April 7:30 pm – Fourth session of 2025 Lent course – more details here
Friday 4 April 2:00pm – Repeat of fourth session of the 2025 Lent course – more details here
Saturday 5 April 10:30am – 2:00pm – Flitton Coffee Morning – more details here
Sunday 6 April
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Reader Gillian Kern
Pulloxhill 11am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna Garvie
Silsoe 6:00pm –
‘Reflect & Connect’ – Contemporary Worship Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Simon – more details here
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
This Sunday we celebrate Mothering Sunday whose origins stem from a practice of people in the Middle Ages who had moved away from their villages. They returned to their ‘mother church’ on the fourth Sunday of Lent and in so doing visited mothers and family. Flowers would be often picked on the journey home and given as gifts. The image of a Mother Church where we are drawn to and welcomed has and will never change.
Whatever your story this will be a place of welcome and thankfulness for everyone. We have the privilege of both still having our mothers and they are a constant source of wisdom, support and love. The church is called to be a family of people who do likewise for all. Over these days you may have an opportunity to be thankful for mothers and mother figures in your life.
Our prayer also is that the church becomes increasingly a place that is home and always welcomes, regardless of how long you’ve been away. Flowers are lovely but optional
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week Luke 2:33
The child’s father and mother marvelled at what was said about him.
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.