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The weeks building up to Christmas are one of the most difficult times for us to focus on God. We can feel the weight of buying gifts, preparing for guests, putting up the Christmas tree and fitting in parties alongside our regular lives. Sometimes it feels more like work than celebration. It takes great intentionality … Read more

The Diocese hope that the video will be seen by those  that are already regular worshipers to both enjoy and share it. However the Diocese is mainly  aiming it at those who currently have little or no contact with the church. It is hoped that as many people as possible will view this film online and … Read more

A visit to the book shop is being arranged for Thursday 29th November 7.30pm The Maple Close Home Group have organised a visit to the bookshop to see the Christmas cards, gifts and Traidcraft goods that are now on sale. There is a good range of Christian books and Bibles. Seasonal refreshments are being provided … Read more

As many of you may know, Balliol College Oxford are the Patrons of both Flitton and Pulloxhill churches and have therefore been involved in the history and decision making of our Benefice. We have been invited to Balliol by the College Chaplain, the Revd. Canon Bruce Kinsey on Sunday 21 October. This is open to anyone … Read more

Once again Dave & Kath entertained members of the congregations from all 3 Churches in the Benefice to an excellent tea party. Having better contacts than many of us do the weather was very favourable after the deluge and hailstones from the previous day. Over 80 people accepted their kind invitation to the tea party … Read more

A visit to the book shop is being arranged for Thursday 30th August 7.30pm The Book shop have kindly offered to open on the above evening to allow anyone from our Benefice (and any friends) to visit, see what the shop sell and do. Enjoy a browse at the wide range of Bibles, study notes, … Read more

On Monday evening 9 July Dave & Kath Bell hosted a social gathering for members and their partners of all three PCCs  in the Benefice together with the ministry team. Blessed with a fine evening everyone gathered in the garden to meet up with old friends and make new friends from the other Churches and … Read more

As a thank you to everyone in the Benefice for  their continued support for Kath and Dave they invite you to join them for Tea at the Vicarage on Saturday 11th August 2018 from 2 to 4pm. Would you please let Kath know  (01525 861163) if you are intending to come as this will help greatly with … Read more

Thy Kingdom Come Celebration on Saturday 19th May will welcome Christians of all denominations and The Archbishop of Canterbury (!) to St Albans Abbey for a service at 6.30pm. Thy Kingdom Come is from 10-20th May 2018;  praying for the ten days from Ascension Day to Pentecost is traditional, recalling the actions of the disciples following Jesus’ … Read more