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 - 25 April - 3 May 2026
From the Pulpit – The Road to Emmaus – Rev Louise
You can listen to Rev Louise’s Sermon ‘The Road to Emmaus’ which was preached on 19 April 2026 in Silsoe Church.
Bible readings for the day: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 and Luke 24:13-35
Sunday 26 April
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
Flitton 10:30am – All Together Worship with Rev Louise and Rev Olivia – more details here
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon followed by Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Jesus 100 Reading groups
– various dates & times – more details here
Saturday 25 April 9:00am – Pulloxhill breakfast meetings resume
Saturday 25 April 10:00am – Silsoe Church Spring Clean – more details here
Wednesday 29 April 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Friday 1 May 2:00pm – Bible Book Club – more details here
Saturday 2 May 10:00am – Pulloxhill Church Clean – more details here
Thursday 30 April
Silsoe 8:00am – Mid-week service – an informal, 30 minute spoken Holy Communion.
Sunday 3 May
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Simon and Rev Louise followed by Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise
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 paused for Easter
Saturday 28 March – Silsoe Easter Craft Fair – 10am – 4pm – more details here
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
Sunday 26th April is known as Good Shepherd Sunday and our readings reflect God’s provision for you and I (Acts 2:42:47 and John 10:1-10). I’m not sure how we feel about being sheep, but it remains a powerful image of the reality that we need protection and guidance, whatever stage of life we find ourselves in; the fragile nature of new life, the toddling falls of childhood, teenage rebellion but still needing guidance, the naivety of young adulthood that we’re fine, maturing wisdom of middle age and the inevitable frailty of older years.
All of life we yearn to be led to greener pastures where we can be at peace and have a level of safety that allows us to be the full expression of ourselves. Perhaps the image of being sheeplike and in need of a shepherd isn’t that fanciful? May we commit to hearing the voice of our Good Shepherd and following his lead in faithful trust each day we are blessed with.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week: John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that
they may have life, and have it to the full.
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.