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 - 6 - 19 April 2026
From the Pulpit – Lazarus – Rev Simon
Here is Rev Simon’s sermon ‘Lazarus’ which he preached on 22 March 2026 in Pulloxhill Church. Bible reading for the day: John 11:1-45
Jesus 100 Reading groups
– various dates & times – more details here
Wednesday 8 April 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Sunday 12 April
Silsoe 9:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Rev Louise
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
Thursday 16 April
Silsoe 8:00am – A new mid-week service – an informal, 30 minute spoken Holy Communion.
“Informal” means that the clergy won’t be robed, and we may sit in the chancel (depending on numbers) , and we may sit around a small table in the round. There may be some conversation about the Bible passage rather than a homily. The physical sharing of the Peace is not included in the shorter version of communion liturgy that we’ll be using.
Saturday 21 March 10:30 – 12:30 – Flitton Coffee Morning – more details here
Wednesday 25 March 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 25 March 7:00pm – Alpha Course paused for Easter
Saturday 28 March – Silsoe Easter Craft Fair – 10am – 4pm – more details here
Sunday 19 April
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Rev Louise followed by Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Reader Gillian Kern and Lay Leader of Worship Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
News is breaking as I write this of a two week cessation of hostility in much of the Middle East. We are thankful for this and continue to pray for a lasting solution to conflict in the region. The world has been plunged into a deep and troubling uncertainty over the last month, not knowing what the news will bring, has been an ache.
As Christians we have celebrated the victory of Jesus over sin and death, but how does
that impact on the here and now? Doubt and concern have been constants as things have spiralled out of control with no end in sight. Doubt is a thread that is woven into This Sunday’s Gospel reading (John 20:19-31) as we remember Thomas. He speaks for us; how could it be possible that Jesus had risen from the dead? He, like ourselves demands evidence. We can think that doubt shows an absence of faith. In fact we can consider that it is more subtle than this. Being doubtful suggests that there is already an element of faith. As the father whose son was healed by Jesus in Mark 9:24 says, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Perhaps we should just replace Thomas’s name with ours in the Gospel reading and ask God to give us what we need to believe more fully?
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week John 20:29
“Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have
believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
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.