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Next Meeting: Paused for Easter
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.
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 – 19 April 2026
19 July, 20 September, 18 October, 15 November
Services at 10:30am on:
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
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)
25 April 2026 - Silsoe Spring Clean
On Saturday 25 April, we’ll be giving Silsoe Church a spring clean.
We’ll be starting at 10am and there’ll be cake and hot drinks once we’ve finished. If you can come along to help out, even for a little while, it would be much appreciated.
We’ve limited cleaning equipment so please feel free to bring your own
Many hands make light work!
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
Next meeting: Friday 1 May 2026 at 2pm. The next book we are reading and discussing is Luke’s Gospel.
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
10 May 2026 – Rogation Sunday
Join Rev Simon, Rev Louise and Rev Olivia and other walkers from all 3 parishes in our Benefice as we walk to all our Churches – about an 8 mile circular walk.
Flitton Church Hall – Join us for bacon buttie breakfast at 8:00am before we start our walk at 8:30am heading for
Pulloxhill Church for a United Benefice Holy Communion at 10am and then a walk to
Silsoe Church for Noon with prayers before returning to Flitton at 1pm
You are very welcome to join us for the whole walk or just part
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 15 May
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
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.
2026 Church Vision Morning – Review
On Saturday 28th February, members from across our three churches gathered for our annual Vision Morning. We looked back with gratitude at a year of growth and celebrated initiatives like the Chocolate Stop and All Together Worship. Looking ahead, we explored exciting possibilities for mission in our villages, from engaging young people to new community events. Read the full summary here to discover what we’re planning next.
