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‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
Holy Week 2026
In the events of Holy Week, we find the foundation of our faith: the death and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We invite you use this week to reflect on His story and what it calls us to be in the world today.
This link will take you to the details of our services and events during Holy Week. You are most welcome to join us in prayer and fellowship.
However you choose to participate,
we wish you a blessed Holy Week and a hopeful Easter.
Next Meeting: 11 March
The Alpha course started on Wednesday 14th January 2026 but you are welcome to come along to any meeting.
Each session is in Silsoe Vicarage, starting at 7pm
Curious About Faith? Try Alpha
Alpha is a series that explores the basics of the Christian faith in a welcoming, open and friendly environment.
It’s free and there’s no pressure or follow-up.
Each session you’ll be in a group where you’ll hear different topics on Christianity and have time to chat through any thoughts.
You can say anything you like or nothing at all. No matter your background or beliefs, everyone is welcome and we all enjoy a meal together during each session.
If you are interested in joining the Alpha course, please let Rev Simon know on RevSimon@3churches.uk or 01525 643478
If you can’t make one of the sessions, don’t worry – you are welcome to come along as and when you can.
Next meeting: Friday 13 March 2026 at 2pm. The next book we are reading and discussing is the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament.
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
Friday 13 March 2026 – Mothering Sunday Posy Making
Rev Simon will be making Mothering Sunday posies on Friday 13th March at 3:30pm in Silsoe Vicarage and would welcome some help.
If you can bring along a little greenery, it would be much appreciated.
14 March 2026 – Mad March Hare Coffee Morning
Join us in Pulloxhill Church Hall on Saturday 14 March between 10:30 and 12:30 for our Coffee Morning raising funds for Pulloxhill Church. There’ll be breakfast baps, scones, cakes, tea and coffee as well as a raffle and a tombola.
If you know of anyone who might benefit from the Food Bank, please contact Preen on 01767 840021 or info@preencic.org
Preen are a referral agent for the Stotfold based The Need Project which serves Silsoe & Central Bedfordshire residents.
Food Banks
Silsoe – Non-perishable donations are collected at 1 Bedford Avenue and 10 Yew Tree Close and in Silsoe Church porch. Please contact Jill Liddle on 01525 860117 for further information. Please make your donation before 7pm on Friday 19 March
Flitton Church has a box for non-perishable food donations in the Church Porch, which is always open.
Items which are always welcome include tinned rice pudding; tinned spaghetti and ravioli; tinned vegetables such as tomatoes, sweetcorn, carrots; tinned ,eat such as ham, corned beef, beef and onions, chicken in sauce, curries, chilli, pasta sauces and bakes; long life milk in cartons.; toiletries such as soap and toothpaste.
Every single item donated will someone.
Thank you for your continued generous support
21 March 2026 – Flitton Coffee Morning
Come along to Flitton Church Hall on Saturday 21 March between 10:30 and 12:30 and join us for a fantastic array of cakes to go with your coffee. There’ll be stalls and a tombola
This is organised by The Friends of Flitton and Greenfield Church for the benefit of Flitton Church.
What people have said about previous services:
“An uncomplicated, welcoming evening”
“Songs & testimonies made me want to go back again”
“Calming & spiritually uplifting”
Reflect and Connect
Join us in Silsoe Church for our contemporary worship service ‘Reflect and Connect’ – 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)
Next services – 22 March 2026
19 April, 19 July, 20 September, 18 October, 15 November
28 March 2026 Silsoe Easter Craft Fair
Join us in Silsoe Church on Saturday 28 March between 10am and 4pm for the 4th Annual Easter Craft Fair.
Entry to the Fair is FREE and we have FREE Children’s Easter craft activities as well as a wide range of craft stalls – find out about our stallholders here
There’ll be hot drinks and delicious home-made cakes available all day.
We hope to see you
Services at 10:30am on:
29 March (Palm Sunday)
26 April
31 May
28 June
27 September
25 October
29 November
All Together Worship
A service for everyone to enjoy
All Together Worship is a short service for suitable for all ages, all stages of faith and all points of view. With songs, puppets, prayer, and cake.
Why not come along to Flitton Church and join in?
Everyone is welcome
Upcoming dates – normally 4pm – 5:30pm:
Friday 3 April – Silsoe – Messy Good Friday (10:30am – 12 Noon)
10 May – Flitton
14 June – Pulloxhill
12 July – Silsoe
13 September – Flitton
11 October – Pulloxhill
22 November – Silsoe
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
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
Friday afternoons 2pm to 3.30pm Silsoe, approx twice a month (Contact Rev Anna 07767 710306)
Saturday mornings 9am to 10.30am, Pulloxhill Church Hall with breakfast approx twice monthly (Contact Liz Coulson 01525 712834/ Rev Olivia 01525 657000)
Upcoming dates: 7 February, 21 February, 7 March, 21 March
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.
You can join in whenever you wish – we don’t need to be in the same place in the book – read at your own pace.
Tuesday evenings 8 pm – 9.30pm in Flitton/Greenfield, (Contact Rev Olivia 01525 657000/ Rev Louise 01525 643478 or 07729 385830)
Wednesday Evenings at 7.30-9pm in Silsoe Vestry most weeks (Contact Rev Louise/ Rev Simon 01525 643478 or 07729 385830)
Candles for the Ukraine
We are still collecting old used or new candles to be melted down and made into new candles which will be sent to Ukraine.
Please leave your candles in the porch at Flitton Church.
Thank You
Wanted – Crutches and Walking Frames
Do you have any crutches or walking frames that you no longer use because you’ve recovered from an injury?
We’re collecting them for the MS Centre in Bedford to help Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. If you have any, please leave them in the Porch of Flitton Church.
Thank You
Saturday 13 June 2026 – Quiet Day – 10am – 4pm
‘Courageous faith in the Book of Daniel’.
Louise, Simon and Olivia will be hosting a day to meet deeply with God at Ferrar House, Little Giddings, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5RJ
All are welcome to join us, but places are limited so please let Rev Louise know if you would like to book – RevLouise@3churches.uk.
The Quiet Day costs £35 per person, including coffee/tea and cake and lunch.
