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 - 26th July - 2nd August 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 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
Wednesday 29th July 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 29th July Flitton Church Hall 3:00pm – Summer Fun – Grafitti and Pizza Making – more details here
Wednesday 29th July Pulloxhill, 8:00pm – Night Prayers with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson – more details here
Thursday 30th July Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Sunday 2nd August
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Rev Anna
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Olivia
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
The FIFA World Cup website is full of tournament highlights celebrating spectacular goals, memorable matches and record-breaking scorers. Yet one of the moments that has stayed with me is one unlikely to feature in the highlights. After the third-place play-off, several French and English players linked arms to pray together as their World Cup journey came to an end. This moment didn’t change the result or earn a trophy, but it was a quiet demonstration of humility, respect and unity.
In this week’s Gospel (Matthew 13:31-33,44-52), Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven through ordinary things: a mustard seed, yeast, treasure hidden in a field. Everyday images that reveal extraordinary truths. Perhaps that’s because God’s kingdom cannot simply be defined; it has to be experienced. Jesus invites us to notice those moments when God quietly transforms lives. Like yeast at work in dough, the Kingdom often grows unnoticed, through acts of kindness, forgiveness and hope, rather than dramatic displays of power. Like the footballers’ prayer, these moments may never appear in the highlights, but they reveal something far greater: God’s presence breaking into our ordinary world. I wonder where you have spotted signs of that this week?
Love and prayers,
Rev Olivia
A Message from Rev Simon
Dear Friends,
I am writing to you to outline the details of my forthcoming study leave. It is a great privilege to be able to step away from ministry and day-to-day parish life and spend time reflecting on my Christian journey so far. From the 20th of July to the 20th of September, I will not be in day-to-day parish ministry. During this time Louise and Olivia and the wider church ministry team will be covering for me which I really appreciate. I will also be having time away from my Diocesan role as the lay ministry officer.
My time will have three distinct components. Firstly, I will be on an 8-day silent retreat at Saint Buenos the Jesuit Spirituality centre in North Wales. The longest I have been on a silent retreat up to now, has been three days! This will give me time to reflect, read, stop and pray. It will not be straight forward for me, but I am sure it will be incredibly good. Secondly, I will be travelling to Hyderabad in India, which I last visited in 2019 to deliver some teaching and training with Indian pastors. Since that time, I have been keeping a connection, by running monthly online Bible studies. Finally, Louise and I will be on a road trip holiday.
My last study leave was in 2014 and I will not get another before I retire. It is a great gift to have time away from my Diocesan and parish work but not time away from God or family. Please pray for me that this gift would be something I build on and grow in. Please also pray and support Louise and Olivia especially during my time away.
With thanks for your understanding and ongoing prayers.
Simon
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.
Want to find out more about us?
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.