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 - 27 September - 5 October
From the Pulpit – Discipleship – Rev Simon
Here is Rev Simon’s sermon ‘Discipleship’ which was preached on 7 September 2025 Bible readings for the day: Psalm 139:1-7 and Luke 14:25-33
Sunday 28 September
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Olivia
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect with Rev Louise & Rev Olivia – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – All Together Harvest Service with Rev Simon
Pulloxhill 11:00am – All Age Communion & Harvest Festival with Rev Louise & Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
Saturday 27 September – Murder at the Flitton Harvest Supper – more details here
Sunday 28 September 12 noon – Pulloxhill Light Harvest Lunch – more details here
Sunday 28 September 3 – 5pm – Photo Printing at Silsoe Church – more details here
Tuesday 30 September 4 – 6pm – Photo Printing at Silsoe Church – more details here
Tuesday 30 September 8 – 9:30pm – Jesus 100 discussion group – Flitton/Greenfield – more details here
Wednesday 1 October 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 1 October 3.30 – 4.30pm – The Chocolate Stop, Silsoe – more details here
Wednesday 1 October 8 – 9:30pm – Jesus 100 discussion group – Silsoe Vicarage – more details here
Sunday 5 October
Silsoe 9:30am – All Age Holy Communion Harvest Festival with Rev Simon and Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Reader Gillian Kern and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
Flitton 4pm – Messy Church – more details here
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Simon
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
Louise and I have just returned from the beauty of Kenya, a country we lived in for two years and where our first daughter was born. We revisited our house (now a Children’s Charity centre), visited the hospital where Louise worked and the school where I taught. I even met up with some of the students I taught 35 years ago. It was a joyous time of revisiting many special places. It also reminded us of the affinity with land, farming and the harvest. People spoke passionately about the importance of water, the effects of global warming and the need to provide for those in need, both family and further afield.
I have taken for granted for too long that I can eat almost anything at anytime in the UK. We’re all too aware after the driest January to July since 1929, that our planet is vulnerable. As we come to a season of thankfulness for God’s creation, may we be ever more conscious of the charge God has given to us to take care of it and each other.
With love and prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week: John 6:35
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will
never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
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.