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 - 21- 29 March 2026
From the Pulpit – No Judgement – Rev Simon
Here is Rev Simon’s sermon ‘No Judgement’ which he preached on 8 March 2026 in Silsoe Church. Bible reading for the day: John 4:5-42
Sunday 22 March
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise and Rev Simon
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Lay Leaders of Worship Margaret Butt and Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Rev Simon
Jesus 100 Reading groups
– various dates & times – more details here
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 resumes – more details here
Saturday 28 March – Silsoe Easter Craft Fair – 10am – 4pm – more details here
Friday 27 March
Flitton 10:00am – Said Communion (BCP) with Rev Simon
Sunday 29 March
Palm Sunday
Flitton 10:30am – United Benefice All Together Worship for Palm Sunday with Holy Communion with Rev Louise, Rev Simon and Rev Olivia AND DONKEYS
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
After the long narrative of last week (Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well) we have another extensive story recorded by John. He paints a vivid and visceral scene at the funeral of Lazarus. There is mourning, raw emotion coupled with precise detail as to the events of a tumultuous three days.
We well remember funeral services in rural Zimbabwe where we lived, that involved the whole village and consumed the time and energy of the whole village. Community came together to grieve and remember. Death confronts us with our own mortality and challenges us to recognise the gift of life. Yet in the sadness and sorrow of the funeral of Lazarus there is light in the darkness, with just three words Lazarus is alive.
John uses the events of this tragic day that turns to triumph to foretell the events of the first Easter. With just two weeks to go until we celebrate the most significant event in history, we can have confidence that dawn will come, light and love will flood the darkness and death will be defeated. Praise God.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week John 11:40
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe,
you will see the glory of God?”
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.