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 2 - 10 November 2024

Sunday 3 November

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From the Pulpit – All Saints Sunday – Rev Simon

All Saints Sunday – a sermon preached by Rev Simon on 3 November 2024 at St James Church, Silsoe.  Bible readings for the day: Revelation 21:1-6a and John 11:32-44

Wednesday 6 November 8:30am
 Weekly online prayer meeting – more details here

Wednesday 6 November 7pm
No Wednesday Bible Course session this week

Wednesday 6 November 7:30pm
Confirmation service at St Michael’s, Woburn Sands.  All are welcome to support our confirmation candidates

Friday 8 November 2pm
 Repeat of the sixth session of the Bible Course – more details here

Sunday 10 November

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Poppy

SPOTLIGHT

Dear Friends

You’re a Saint! Has anyone said this to you? It usually follows a time when you’ve been particularly caring, thoughtful or generous to a person. Our normal response is, ‘It was nothing.’ or ‘Of course I’m not!’ But actually all followers of Jesus are, by definition, Saints.

This Sunday (3 November)  we celebrate All Saints Day. We often associate the title with virtuous people of the past who are now in heaven and have led a holy life. A more accurate definition would be someone who has put their trust and faith in Jesus and tries to live a life that reflects his. Paul writes to the Saints in the church in Phillippi, they are not Saints because of their good deeds (though there are many) but because they have decided to follow Jesus.

So the title is given to us and not earnt. We’re aware of many of the great Saints of the long and recent past, but perhaps less aware that we are in the team as well. So let us be encouraged that God thinks we are precious and invites us to live out our lives in a Saintly manner. Start by asking what would Jesus do in this context, and you won’t go far wrong!

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.