Please download and complete a consent form for your child before they attend a session. Email the completed form to revliv@3churches.uk beforehand. Unfortunately children will not be able to stay if we do not have a signed permission form.
3 Churches Summer Fun
Activities for children aged 8-13
Wednesday 3-4pm
22nd July – Silsoe Church: Crafts and Games
29th July – Flitton Church Hall: Grafitti and Pizza Making
5th Aug – Pulloxhill Church Hall: Garden Games and Sports
12th Aug – Silsoe Church: Pottery Painting
19th Aug – Flitton Church Hall: Console Challenges and Crafts
26th Aug – Pulloxhill Church Hall: Bug Hotel and Baking
Any questions please contact Rev Olivia – 01525 657000.
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Forthcoming Events
Latest News
Rev Simon’s Study Leave 20th July for 2 months
Dear Friends,
I am writing to you to outline the details of my forthcoming study leave. It is a great privilege to be able to step away from ministry and day-to-day parish life and spend time reflecting on my Christian journey so far. From the 20th of July to the 20th of September, I will not be in day-to-day parish ministry. During this time Louise and Olivia and the wider church ministry team will be covering for me which I really appreciate. I will also be having time away from my Diocesan role as the lay ministry officer.
My time will have three distinct components. Firstly, I will be on an 8-day silent retreat at Saint Buenos the Jesuit Spirituality centre in North Wales. The longest I have been on a silent retreat up to now, has been three days! This will give me time to reflect, read, stop and pray. It will not be straight forward for me, but I am sure it will be incredibly good.
Secondly, I will be travelling to Hyderabad in India, which I last visited in 2019 to deliver some teaching and training with Indian pastors. Since that time, I have been keeping a connection, by running monthly online Bible studies. Finally, Louise and I will be on a road trip holiday.
My last study leave was in 2014 and I will not get another before I retire. It is a great gift to have time away from my Diocesan and parish work but not time away from God or family. Please pray for me that this gift would be something I build on and grow in. Please also pray and support Louise and Olivia especially during my time away.
With thanks for your understanding and ongoing prayers.
Love and Prayers
Simon
9th August 2026 – Vicarage Tea Party
Rev Simon and Rev Louise would love to invite you to a Tea Party at the Vicarage on Sunday 9th August between 3pm and 5pm.
Contributions of cake welcome, please let Simon and Louise know if you can help on the day, or if you can bring cake!
Monday 10th August – Flitton Church Cleaning
Monday 10th August is the next regular church clean at Flitton. All help will be gratefully received.
We start at 10am, work hard for an hour then eat cake and drink coffee etc at 11am. Please come along and help if you can – new helpers are always welcome. The more that come, the less there is to do, and it’s a good social occasion too.
“Keeping Company With Saints and Mystics”
The services will last no longer than 30 minutes and will include time for silent reflection.
Summer Services of Compline (Night Prayer) 2026, 8pm on Wednesdays through the school holidays
As the busyness of the day fades towards night, we gather for Compline—the ancient service of night prayer. This series offers a sacred pause to still our minds, bringing us into the calming presence of God.
Across the centuries, men and women of deep faith have experienced the divine in extraordinary ways. In this series, we will draw inspiration from their stories.
Whether you are seeking a moment of quiet, a time to heal, or a deeper connection with the Christian contemplative tradition, you are welcome here. Let us step away from the noise of the world and into the stillness of the night.
Date
Church
Saint
Leader
22nd July
Silsoe
Teresa of Avila
Rev Olivia
29th July
Pulloxhill
Hilda
Lay Leader of Worship Liz Coulson
5th August
Flitton
Patrick
Lay Leader of Worship Margaret Butt
12th August
Silsoe
Catherine of Siennas
Rev Louise
19th August
Pulloxhill
Cuthbert
Lay Leader of Worship Maggie Jeeves
26th August
Flitton
Gertrude
Rev Olivia
Upcoming dates – normally 4pm – 5:30pm:
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
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 – 20th September,
18th October, 15th November
Next meeting: Friday 25th September 2026 at 2pm. We are reading and discussing the Book of Acts, Chapters 13 – 28
If you want to look at some background please look at the Bible Society website
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.
Please contact Rev Louise if you would like more information about the Bible Book Club revlouise@3churches.uk or 01525 643478
Services at 10:30am on:
27th September,
25th October, 29th 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
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
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
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.
