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 - 3rd to 11th October 2026
From the Pulpit – Words and Actions
An opportunity to listen to Rev Simon’s sermon ‘Words and Actions’ preached in Silsoe Church on 27th September 2026
Bible readings for the day: Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23 – 32
Sunday 4th October
Silsoe 9:30am – Harvest Festival All Age Communion with Rev Louise and Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon and Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Rev Louise
Saturday 3rd October Silsoe, 3pm – Celebration of Animals – more details here
Wednesday 7th October 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 7th October Silsoe Vicarage 7pm – The Bible Course – more details here
Thursday 8th October Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Saturday 10th October Silsoe – Next Food Bank collection – more details here
Sunday 11th October
Silsoe 9:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon and Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon and Rev Olivia
Pulloxhill 4:00pm – Messy Church – more details here
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
This Sunday (4th October) marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Often depicted in artwork surrounded by birds and blessing animals, St Francis is praised for reviving the expansivity of Christianity — not centred only on human concerns, but attentive to the whole community of creation. In our Celebration of Animals Service this week we will have given thanks for all Gods creatures, in particular the pets who bring us comfort and joy and prayed a blessing over them.
St Francis saw creation as a reflection of God’s presence and love and can encourage us to seek God’s presence in all things. In our Gospel reading this week (Matthew 21:33-46), Jesus is addressing a group of people who refuse to acknowledge him as the Son of God. In the life, death and resurrection of Jesus we can get to know the character of God more closely. St Francis is an example of a person whose life was Christ-centred, marked by humility, joy, peace and love for all creation. I wonder where we can be attentive to God’s presence in our world today and commit to following him more closely.
Love and prayers,
Rev Olivia
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.