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 - 16 - 24 August
Sunday 17 August
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Olivia
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect with Rev Louise & Rev Olivia ‘Pimms & Praise’
Cafe Church 10:30am – with Lay Leaders of Worship Margaret Butt & Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Olivia
From the Pulpit – What are you investing in? – Rev Simon
You can listen to Rev Simon’s sermon ‘What are you investing in?’ preached in Silsoe Church on 11 August 2025 Bible readings for the day: Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40
Wednesday 20 August 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 20 August –No Alpha Course during the summer – more details here
Wednesday 20 August
Flitton 8:00pm
Compline (Evening Prayers) with Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt – more details here
Friday 22 August
Flitton 10:00am
Said Communion (Book of Common Prayer) with Rev Andy Jefferson
Sunday 24 August
Silsoe 9:30am
Holy Communion with Rev Louise & Rev Simon
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
An invitation to our imaginations today … take some time over it if you would like to really enter in.
In your mind’s eye, yourself running a race on a path lined by saints, ancestors, mentors, family members who have died before you. Many of them have known hardship, persevered in faith and now cheer you on. Can you see their faces? Can you hear their encouragement? Who is in this ‘cloud of witnesses’ in your life up to now? What might they say to you now as you make your way through the complexities of life?
This is the scene that Paul invites us into in the passage in this week’s passage from Hebrews (11:29-12:2 ). It is utterly inspiring. Above all, there is Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith. The invitation is to fix our eyes on him and head towards him, never taking our eyes off him. We cannot go wrong if he is in sight. And we are not alone.
Maybe take a few minutes to be thankful for your fan club in heaven, and for the love radiating from there. Allow your eyes and your heart to find Jesus and fix on him, see the love he has for you. Keep heading towards him and don’t give up. All shall be well.
With love and prayers.
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week Hebrews 12: 1-2
‘Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of
witnesses…let us run the race marked out for us…fixing our eyes on
Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith’
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.