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Wednesday 17th July, 7.30 – 9pm in Silsoe Church
This year is the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Antoinette Mutabazi, the Deputy Lead Chaplain at the University of Bedfordshire, will come to Silsoe Church to share her story of her story of being a 12 year old girl who survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and now actively works for peace. This is an opportunity to invite people to hear a moving powerful story and have a sense of the power of forgiveness.
Everyone is welcome.
Next meeting: Friday 19 July
when we will be discussing the Book of Joel
(The meeting will be at 10am at the Vicarage this month)
Bible Book Club
The Bible Book Club meets once a month on a Friday at the Vicarage between 2pm to approx 3:30pm.
Each month we meet together to share our insights and thoughts on particular books or chapters of the Bible and also to ask questions.
All are welcome.
Feel free to borrow a pew bible to read the books or chapters we are discussing each month.
If you want to look at some background please look at the Bible Society website
Silsoe Fun Dog Show 2024
The lovely MABEL – our Prettiest Girl and Best in Show with owner Sophie – more winners and photos here
04/08/2024 Cream Teas in Flitton Church Hall
It’s summer, so why not join us for Cream Tea in Flitton Church Hall?
We’ll be serving from 2pm to 4:30pm and all proceeds got to the Friends of Flitton Church.
There will also be an opportunity to have a look round the De Grey Mausoleum which will be open from 2pm to 4pm.
Night Prayers (Compline) during the Summer
Through the Summer Holidays we will be having Evening Prayers in our Churches. This is an opportunity to end the day with a peaceful half hour with God.
Wednesday 31 July – 8pm at Silsoe with Rev Simon
Wednesday 7 August – 8pm at Pulloxhill with Rev Louise
Wednesday 14 August – 8pm at Flitton with Rev Anne Barker
Wednesday 21 August – 8pm at Silsoe with Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt
Wednesday 28 August – 8pm at Pulloxhill with Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
All are welcome.
Service dates:
8 August
12 September
10 October
14 November
12 December
Midweek Morning Worship – once a month on a Thursday.
We have a monthly midweek Morning Worship service in Silsoe Church.
Starting at 11am with coffee, this is followed by a short service of Morning Worship at 11:30am, after which there is a snack lunch. Lead by Reader Gillian Kern and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves, everyone is welcome to share in good conversation, worship and refreshments.
Find more information about Ferrar House here
Saturday 21 September 2024 – Quiet Day ‘Exploring the Psalms’
Join us for the Benefice Quiet Day ‘Exploring the Psalms’ at Ferrar House, Little Giddings, Huntingdon.
The day is open to anyone and costs £30 per person.
Please contact either Rev Simon or Rev Louise for further details.
(RevSimon@3churches.uk RevLouise@3churches.uk 01525 643478 )
11 August 2024 – Vicarage Tea Party
Rev Simon and Rev Louise would love to invite you to a Tea Party at the Vicarage on Sunday 11th August between 3pm and 5pm.
If you can help out on the day or with cakes, please let Rev Louise know – RevLouise@3churches.uk
Next meeting
Sunday 29 September – 4pm at Flitton
Messy Sunday
A lively fun and creative time together for families, children and people of all ages.
Songs, stories, puppets & crafts and supper.
We have Messy Sunday once a month – taking it in turns around our 3 Parishes in Flitton, Pulloxhill and Silsoe.
Numbers are limited so please book on revsimon@3churches.uk
Dates for Messy Church 2024 – all 4pm – 5:30pm:
28 April – Flitton
26 May -Pulloxhill
14 July – Silsoe
29 September – Flitton
20 October – Pulloxhill
17 November – Silsoe
Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024
Click here if you are interested in a stall at the Photography Exhibition on 12 October 2024
SILSOE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Our Photographic Competition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your creativity and photographic skills.
The theme for our 2024 competition is NATURE
There are 2 age groups in the Competition:
17 years and under
18 years and over
All photos will be on display at the Photography Exhibition in Silsoe Church on Saturday 12 October, when the winners will be announced and trophies presented. Rev Simon and Rev Louise are our judges. At the Exhibition, there’ll be a People’s Choice vote for the most popular entry.
This year, we will have a couple of drop-in sessions at the Church when you will be able to print your entries for the Competition if you don’t have access to a printer at home.
Click here for the full details
