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 - 14 - 22 February 2026
From the Pulpit – 15 February 2026 – Rev Olivia
Here’s an opportunity to listen to Rev Olivia’s sermon ‘Transfiguration’ preached in Pulloxhill on 15 February 2026. Bible readings for the day: 2 Peter 1:16-21 and Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday 15 February
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Rev Olivia
Flitton 10:30am – Cafe Church with Rev Louise
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon and Rev Olivia
Pulloxhill 4:00pm – Messy Sunday – more details here
Jesus 100 Reading groups
– various dates & times – more details here
Saturday 14 February 10am – Valentine Day Big Breakfast in Pulloxhill Church Hall – more details here
Wednesday 18 February 8:30am – Online Prayer Meeting – more details here
Wednesday 18 February 7:00pm – No Alpha Course because of Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 18 February Silsoe 7:30pm – Holy Communion with the Imposition of Ashes with Rev Simon, Rev Louise & Rev Olivia
Sunday 22 February
Silsoe 9:30am – Holy Communion with Rev Simon & Rev Louise
Silsoe 6:00pm – Confirmation Service with Bishop Richard – more details here
Flitton 10:30am – Morning Worship with Rev Olivia
Pulloxhill 11:00am – Morning Worship with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
SPOTLIGHT
Dear Friends,
On Sunday 15th February we find ourselves on the cusp of Lent, with Ash Wednesday next week. Coupled with Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday and the beginning of a deeply symbolic Lenten season, there is much to ponder.
Lent invites us to consider ourselves before God and our need to turn around like the prodigal son and come home. Our Ash Wednesday service invites us to do just this. In our Gospel passage this Sunday (Matthew 17:1-9) we have the brilliance of God in the transfigured Jesus, his face shining like the sun. Astronomers have calculated that the sun would be visible to the naked eye from 60 light years away or 360 trillion miles!
Jesus is the light of the world that shines in the darkness and will always. Consider this Lent as an opportunity to come into his loving brilliant presence leaving behind what drags us down and know that in him all will be well.
With Love and Prayers
Simon and Louise
Verse of the week Matthew 17:5
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them,
and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love;
with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!”
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.