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 - 17 - 25 January 2026
From the Pulpit – 18 January 2026 – Who Do I Follow – Rev Simon
Here is Rev Simon’s sermon ‘Who Do I Follow’ which he preached on 18 January 2026 in Pulloxhill Church Bible readings for the day: Isaiah 49:1-7 and John 1:29-42
Sunday 18 January
Silsoe 9:30am -Holy Communion with Rev Simon
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Lay Leader of Worship Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon
Jesus 100 Reading groups
– various dates & times – more details here
Wednesday 21 January 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 21 January 7:00pm – 2026 Alpha Course – more details here
Friday 23 January Flitton 10:00am – Said Communion (BCP) with Rev Anna
Sunday 25 January
Silsoe 9:30am -Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect with the Contemporary Worship Team – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – All Together Worship with Rev Simon & Rev Olivia – more details here
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
The news in the last few weeks has been a succession of events that have brought chaos, uncertainty and tragedy to many parts of the world. I could name places, but all of us have been caught up by at least one story of unimaginable suffering in recent days and sadly ongoingly from events of the past that haunt us.
Making sense of all this has been a constant pursuit of humanity throughout human
history. The question why, screams out through the centuries and little can be offered in the form of a tangible coherent answer. In the midst of this, the calling of the disciples in John’s Gospel passage this Sunday (John 1:29-42) may seem irrelevant; yet I feel it sheds some light into the shadows.
Andrew a follower of John the Baptist meets Jesus and is so captivated by the encounter, he spends the day with him and then tells his brother Simon of what has happened. They and others became the 12 disciples and followed Jesus over three years that changed everything. They didn’t know what the future held, nor do we, but in Jesus there can be confident hope that all ultimately will be well. Our questions will be answered and there will be peace eternally.
Let us be hopeful in Jesus whatever our circumstances and that of the world.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week John 1:41
The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).
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.