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 - 12th - 20th September 2026
From the Pulpit – Living well together – Rev Olivia
Here’s an opportunity to listen to Rev Olivia’s sermon ‘Living well together’ preached in Silsoe Church on 6th September 2026. Bible readings for the day: Romans 13:8-14 and Matthew 18: 15 – 20
Sunday 13th September
Silsoe 9:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Louise and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
Flitton 10:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Olivia
Flitton 4:00pm – Messy Church
Pulloxhill Church Hall 11:00am (due to roof repairs) –Morning Worship with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
Wednesday 16th September Silsoe Vicarage 7pm – The Bible Course starts – more details here
Friday 18th September Pulloxhill Church Hall 7:30pm – My life behind the 1st class curtain – more details here
Wednesday 16th September 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Thursday 17th September Silsoe, 8:00am – Morning Said Communion – informal, 30 minutes.
Sunday 20th September
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise and Rev Olivia
Silsoe 6:00pm – Reflect & Connect – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Lay Leader of Worship Jo Holt
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Louise and Rev Olivia (possibly in the Church Hall due to roof repairs)
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
Sunday 13th September is Education Sunday; a day when Christians across the UK reflect on the importance of education and celebrate and pray for everyone who is involved in it. This year also marks the 500th year anniversary of the Bible being translated into English, by the priest and scholar, William Tyndale, in 1526. Tyndale believed that if the Bible really mattered then everyone should have access to it. He wanted people to read and understand the Bible so they could be transformed by it and believed it would help them to cultivate wisdom, deepen their understanding of God, and to live well together.
In the first reading from Romans this week (Chapter 14, verses 1-12), Paul writes to a new community of Christians, who were still learning how to apply the teachings of Jesus in their lives. Paul wanted the Christians in Rome to grow into people who could live well together despite their differences.
Tyndale wanted people to encounter the Scriptures so that their lives would be changed by what they read. God is still speaking into our lives and into the challenges we face. So let us keep close to him through prayer, through his word, and through lives that bear witness to hope. And let us commit ourselves not simply to acquiring knowledge, but to becoming the people God calls us to be.
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.
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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.