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Send a Gift-Filled Shoebox in Jesus’ Name
Each year, the international relief and development organisation The Samaritan’s Purse distributes gift-filled shoeboxes around the world to children in need.
Since 1993, more than 208 million children in over 160 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child.
Duncan Robb (07957 488456) and Anne Stiles (01582 881288) at Pulloxhill Church are co-ordinating the collection of Shoeboxes around the Benefice and can provide information on what to include (and what not to include).
Filled boxes are needed before 2 November 2025.
The Chocolate Stop
Barton Road Bus Stop
Wednesdays
3:30 – 4:30pm
Hot Chocolate served by
St James Church
FREE, but donations welcome towards costs
Contact: RevLiv@3churches.uk
Allergens: contains milk
Wednesday Evenings at 7.30-9pm at Silsoe Vicarage most weeks starting 1st Oct (Contact Rev Louise/ Rev Simon 01525 643478 or 07729 385830)
Tuesday evenings 8 pm – 9.30pm in Flitton/Greenfield, fortnightly, starting 30th Sept (Contact Rev Olivia 01525 657000/ Rev Louise 01525 643478 or 07729 385830)
Join in with reading ‘Jesus 100: 100 days to find him, 100 days to follow him and 100 days to become like him’ by Robin Gamble.
For those seeking a deeper connection with]esus, Jesus 100 helps you understand his teachings better, grow in faith and become more like him, 100 days of readings covering the greatest stories about Jesus.
The book can stand alone, for private devotions, or be a basis for discussion. Four groups for discussion and encouragement are planned in the Benefice starting in late September or early October.
The book can be purchased from Amazon, Waterstones or Eden (ISBN number 9781839758331) or Rev Simon and Rev Louise can source one for you.
Please purchase the book and start the daily readings whenever you are ready and we will begin the discussions soon. We don’t need to be in the same place in the book – read at your own pace.
Friday afternoons 2pm to 3.30pm Silsoe, approx twice a month starting 24th Oct (Contact Rev Anna 07767 710306)
Saturday mornings 9am to 10.30am, Pulloxhill Church Hall with breakfast approx twice monthly, starting 11th Oct (Contact Liz Coulson 01525 712834/ Rev Olivia 01525 657000)
Saturday 4 October – Silsoe Harvest Supper
From 6pm in Silsoe Village Hall
Hot Supper and Dessert
Tickets £12.50 or £6 for the under 12s
You can purchase your tickets from Jill Liddle, Simon Stranks and Gillian Chapple
(or call into the Church on Wednesday 24 September 5pm – 7pm, Sunday 28 September 3pm – 5pm or Tuesday 30 September 4pm – 6pm)
Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking tickets
Next meeting
5 October – 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
Upcoming dates for Messy Church – all 4pm – 5:30pm:
16 November – Pulloxhill
7 December – Messy Christmas – Silsoe
Services:
9 October
13 November
11 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 light lunch at 12 noon. Lead by Reader Gillian Kern and Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves, everyone is welcome to share in good conversation, worship and refreshments.
Contact Gillian Kern for more information:
07743 483635 or gkern3268@gmail.com
Next meeting: Friday 10 October at 2pm. The next book we are reading is the letters of John (there are 3 short letters to read) 1,2 and 3 John
Bible Book Club
The Bible Book Club meets once a month on a Friday at the Vicarage between 2pm to approx 3:30pm.
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
Please contact Rev Louise if you would like more information about the Bible Book Club revlouise@3churches.uk or 01525 643478
Silsoe Photography Exhibition
11 October (10am – 4pm), 12 October (11am – 2pm)
Come along to Silsoe Church to see all the entries in this year’s Photography Competition & find out who the winners are. You will be able to vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ at the Exhibition with a medal for the most popular photograph.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR
Want to learn more about SmartPhone photography?
Ben Peet Photography will be running FREE 30 minute sessions at 11:30am and 2pm on 11 October to help you learn more about taking quality images with your smartphone – covering composition, exposure & lighting adjustments & photo editing apps. Email SilsoeTreasurer@3churches.uk to book your session place
‘My Journey to Silsoe’ – Sunday 12:30pm
Join us for a soup lunch & an illustrated talk by Rev Olivia on her Journey to Silsoe, with images from Iona, New Zealand and more.
There’ll be tea/coffee and cakes as well as home-made soup, available throughout the Exhibition.
12 October 2025 – Silsoe 4pm – Hope for Rural Churches
A special service to celebrate, pray for, and resource the rural church.
Please join us for refreshments from 3:30pm
Tickets (£12.50) and further information from Margaret Butt – mkatebutt@yahoo.co.uk
17 October 2025 – The First Britons
A history of settlement from 1 million to 200,000 years ago
An Illustrated Talk by Dr Nick Ashton
Curator of Prehistoric Collections, British Museum, Professor of Archaeology, University College London
7.30 pm – Flitton Church Hall
Bar Raffle
All proceeds to Flitton Church
Upcoming Services – all at 6pm in Silsoe Church
19 October
23 November
What people have said about previous services:
“An uncomplicated, welcoming evening”
“Songs & testimonies made me want to go back again”
“Calming & spiritually uplifting”
Contemporary Worship
Join us in Silsoe Church for our ‘Reflect and Connect’ service – an opportunity to share a relaxed hour exploring an important aspect of life – belief and faith. Songs led by our band, reflection, personal stories, prayer and refreshments.
All are welcome to join us at our evening services.
The group are keen for others to join them, any instruments or singers are welcome. You don’t need to be a professional musician, just someone of a reasonable standard with enthusiasm for making uplifting and upbeat music. If you are interested please contact either Rev Simon or Rev Louise (RevSimon@3churches.uk RevLouise@3churches.uk 01525 643478)
A Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing
In 2025, The Diocese of St. Albans invites you to embark on a transformative Year of Spiritual Renewal and Wellbeing. This year long journey is designed to help is lift our hearts and minds, inspired by the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
This initiative aims to guide us in connecting with our faith and seeking the renewing life of the Holy Spirit.
A rich programme of events has been prepared, offering something for everyone. Retreats, Quiet Days in unique settings such as a narrowboat journey along a tranquil canal, walking retreats of various lengths, for anyone seeking a quiet time with God.
For the wider community , a series of inspiring events is planned, including a Festival of Ideas, and a School of Theology
The wide range of retreats, courses, and other events are available for booking now. The programme content and booking information can be found online at: year.stalbansdiocese.org
The Alban Way
Community. Exploration. Transformation.
Deepen your faith life, in a year of exploration of spiritual practices, rooted in community.
Designed for 18-35s alongside regular work and study.
The Alban Way is a year long programme of practice based teaching, in community, designed for participants to be equipped and formed as disciples and leaders. In this time of intentional exploration we are seeking to be transformed in our relationships with Jesus, that our faith might grow and flourish.
You can find out more about the Alban Way and how to join here
Open the Book – Can you help?
In association with the Bible Society, Open the Book is an exciting storytelling project where Bible stories are shared with children in a way that is fun, interactive and memorable. We are hoping to put together a storytelling team, who will go into Greenfield and Silsoe schools once a month to present a 10-15 minute scripted bible story.
Don’t worry, no learning of lines needed! To register your interest, or find out more details, please email Jo Holt jo_holt@sky.com
