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 - 18th to 25th October 2026
From the Pulpit – Not traitor or faithful… transformed into the people God made us to be – Rev Olivia
Here’s an opportunity to listen to Rev Olivia’s sermon ‘Not traitor or faithful… transformed into the people God made us to be’ preached at Pulloxhill on 11th October 2026. Bible readings for the day: Philippians 4:1-9 and Matthew 22:1-14
Sunday 18th October
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect and Connect – more details here
Sat/Sun 17th/18th October Silsoe, 10:00am – Silsoe Photography Exhibition with guest speaker – more details here
Wednesday 21st October 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 21st October Silsoe Vicarage 7pm – The Bible Course – more details here
Friday 23rd October Silsoe Vicarage 2pm – The Bible Book Club – more details here
Thursday 22nd October Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Friday 23rd October Flitton, 10:00am – Said communion (Book of Common Prayer) with Rev Louise
Sunday 25th October
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
Flitton 10:30am – All Together Worship with Rev Simon and Rev Louise
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
Who do you follow? It’s perhaps a question that we rarely consider although we often bear allegiance to someone or possibly something in our lives. In this week’s reading (Matthew 22:15-22) Jesus is put on the spot as to whether taxes should be paid to Caesar (representing the Roman invaders) or not. Jesus turns the question on its head pointing to the bigger picture of who we honour and with what. In essence what lies beneath our commitment to anyone. Sport and media stars will come and go, all of us have started and stopped following them in life. In ageing and being human, frailty of body and wisdom become stumbling blocks for them and us.
So who should we follow and who can we ultimately trust? This is the invitation that Jesus lays before us all. He is described in the Gospel as one not swayed by others. God has our best interests at heart which can’t always be said of humanity. As for taxes he encourages us to fulfil our earthly responsibilities without compromising our spiritual duties. How do we balance these obligations in our lives? May we pray for wisdom in how to do this.
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.