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 - 10th to 18th October 2026
From the Pulpit – The Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard – Rev Simon
Here is Rev Simon’s sermon ‘Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard’ preached in Pulloxhill Church on 4th October 2026
Bible readings for the day: Philippians 3:4b – 14 and Matthew 21:33-46
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
Saturday 10th October Silsoe – Next Food Bank collection – more details here
Wednesday 14th October 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 14th October Silsoe Vicarage 7pm – The Bible Course – more details here
Thursday 15th October Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Friday 16th October Silsoe Vicarage 2pm – The Bible Course – more details here
Sat/Sun 17th/18th October Silsoe, 10:00am – Silsoe Photography Exhibition with guest speaker – more details here
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends
One of the most profound and joyful events of our lives is being a guest at a wedding. Some of our most memorable experiences in Kenya and Zimbabwe came at these celebrations. There was one occasion where we drove off road for nearly two hours to reach the village of a fellow teacher’s wedding. For once we arrived late and thought in the packed church we were at the wrong service (it turned out two couples were being married at the same time). The cake was blessed in church and the congregational dancing was a wonder. After the church service on the way to my fellow teacher’s reception we were invited to the other wedding reception for some food and a soda. When we finally got to our wedding venue, a field around the house despite there being no electricity there was loud music via a generator and a DJ. Choreographed dancing then entertained after the meal.
In the parable of the wedding banquet this week (Matthew 22:1-14) we meet a picture of the Kingdom of Heaven, all being invited, as the original guests turned down the invitation. This was the case in the rural weddings we attended. There was no guest list , the whole village attended as they knew they were invited. The wedding I described had over 500 guests! All are invited to know the love and compassion of God, Jesus came to save the world. The RSVP is in our hands.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
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
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.