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
A 60 Second Sermon for 15th July 2026 – Translation and a Pause
This is the last 60 Second Sermon for a couple of months as Rev Simon is on study leave until September.
Around the Benefice - 19th - 26th July 2026
From the Pulpit – Blessing – Rev Louise
On 19th July 2026 Rev Louise preached a sermon on Blessing in Silsoe Church. This is the final part of the Sermon Series – The Building Bricks of a Worship Service.
Bible readings for the day: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 and Luke 24:50-53
Sunday 19th July
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Reflect & Connect 6:00pm – Contemporary Worship – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Rev Simon
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Wednesday 22nd July 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 22nd July Silsoe 3:00pm – Summer Fun – Crafts and Games – more details here
Wednesday 22nd July Silsoe, 8:00pm – Night Prayers with Rev Olivia – more details here
Thursday 23rd July Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Friday 24th July Flitton, 10:30am – Said Communion, Book of Common Prayer
Sunday 26th July
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Flitton 10:30am – All Together Worship with Rev Olivia
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
When was the last time you were blessed? I suppose a lot depends on how we define the word and possibly the circumstances that led to it. It may well have been when you sneezed. It used to be thought that when this happened we were more open to the effects of evil. In the sixth century Pope Gregory 1 introduced ‘God Bless You’ as a quick prayer against the bubonic plague, possibly carried by the sneezer!
In the Christian tradition we use it to convey God, favour protection and grace towards an individual. I have been at a school where a new toilet block was blessed so it’s certainly extends beyond earlier narrow confines. Only recently the new bell ropes at Silsoe were blessed as an indication of them being given to worship God over the forthcoming millions of rings.
As we end our sermon series on the component parts of our worship services, may you know God’s love, peace and hope as you are blessed by his presence and reminded of his promises to you, always.
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.