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 - 28th August to 6th September 2026
From the Pulpit – Name and Identity – Rev Louise
Listen to Rev Louise’s sermon reflecting on names, identity and who Jesus is preached in Flitton Church on 23rd July 2026.
Bible readings for the day: Isaiah 51:1-6 and Matthew 16:12-20
Friday 28th August Flitton, 10:00am – Spoken Communion – Book of Common Prayer with Rev Louise
VENUE CHANGE due to roof work at Pulloxhill
Sunday 30th August Silsoe, 10:00am – United Benefice Holy Communion with Rev Anna
Wednesday 2nd September 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Thursday 3rd September Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Saturday 5th September Pulloxhill Church Hall 10:30am – Coffee Morning
Sunday 6th September Flitton Church Hall 2:30pm – Cream Teas – more details here
Sunday 6th September
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Anna and Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Reader Gillian Kern
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Olivia
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
The long summer holidays are coming to an end. It’s time to step onwards and upwards into a new term and season. Our thoughts are with everyone returning to school, work or the term time routine. Most especially, we are mindful of children starting school, like our little grandson, who seems so very little, and yet, ready! There are new classes awaiting other children. Some young people in our villages are preparing for university, perhaps leaving home for the first time. They and their families are in our prayers.
In the gospel reading this week (Matthew 16:21-28), Jesus calls us to follow him onwards, and we are reminded that we could not be in better company. Also, that being in his presence and following his way is not always easy. Walking in his footsteps might sometimes mean to deny ourselves, letting go of our own selfish desires and putting God first in our daily choices. Carrying our cross is not a one-time event, but a daily, intentional choice to follow Christ’s path of love, grace, and obedience.
May all who we pray for be blessed in the new season as it unfolds, and may each one know that they are never alone.
With our love and prayers,
Louise and Simon
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.