Forthcoming Events
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Congratulations to Margaret Butt
At the Book of Common Prayer service at Flitton Church on 25 April 2025, Margaret Butt was presented with a silver certificate in recognition of raising over £1,000 at last year’s Bike & Hike.
The presentation was made by Madeline Russell, chair of the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust, who congratulated Margaret on her outstanding achievement.
The money Margaret raised is divided equally between the Trust and Flitton Church, with the Trust able to offer small grants to Churches to improve facilities.
You can find out more about the Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust here
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 is held on a Wednesday evening at 7pm at the Vicarage in Silsoe where we start with a meal. Following that we look at 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.
If you are interested in joining the Alpha course, please let Rev Simon know on RevSimon@3churches.uk or 01525 643478
Can you help? Alpha cooks needed – ongoing up to end of February – We are 12 people in total, one vegetarian and two with egg allergies. Others eat anything and everything – please let Simon or Louise know.
Silsoe Easter Craft Fair 2025
THANK YOU …
…. to everybody who came along to the Craft Fair in Silsoe Church on 12 April. We hope you enjoyed your visit and the children enjoyed decorating eggs and making Easter Cards.
The Craft Fair helped us raise enough money to pay the insurance premiums on the Church and Churchyard for nearly 3 months – this is a great help to our Church finances this year.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel B who won the Guess the Number of Eggs competition and got an Easter Chick filled with 181 eggs (and 6 Easter Bunnies) – that’s over 2kg of chocolate!
You can find more details about the Fair here – including the stalls which were there.
Services:
8 May
12 June
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.
9 May 2025 – Flitton Church Quiz
It’s that time again! Come along for another evening of fun and frustration.
Friday 9 May – 7 for 7:30pm
Flitton Church Hall
Teams of Six
Tickets: £15 per head to include Ploughman’s Supper
Licensed Bar – please do not bring your own drinks
To reserve a table call Angela on 07771 732540 or angelaayres2468@gmail.com
All proceeds to Flitton Church
Next meeting
11 May – Flitton – 4pm – 5:30pm
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:
15 June – Special outdoor Messy Church – Pulloxhill Churchyard
27 July – Silsoe
5 October – Flitton
16 November – Pulloxhill
7 December – Messy Christingle – Silsoe
Next meeting: Friday 30 May at 2pm when we will be studying the Gospel of Matthew, Chapters 1-13.
Please contact Rev Louise if you would like more information about the Bible Book Club revlouise@3churches.uk or 01525 643478
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
Full details of the Dog Show, including Class Times, Registration , etc can be found here
Main Show Sponsor, Rosettes, Certificates and Trophies – Boness Vets
Show Photographer (& Portrait Sittings for Best in Show & Reserve Best in Show) – Bridget Davey Photography
5th July 2025 Silsoe Fun Dog Show
Join us at Silsoe Fun Day on the Millennium Green between 12 noon and 4pm on 5th July for the Silsoe Fun Dog Show,
Classes this year will be:
+ Yummiest Youngster – pups from 4 months to 18 months – sponsored by Charlie’s Corner Pet Spa
+ Most Adorable Adult – dogs over 18 months and under 7 years
+ Most Gorgeous Golden Oldie – dogs aged 7 years and over
+ Prettiest Girl – sponsored by Ultimate Skin
+ Handsomest Boy – sponsored by The Conifers Canine Hotel
+ Best Young Handler – one dog plus a handler aged 6 to 12 years – sponsored by Flitwick Pet Services
+ Waggiest Tail – sponsored by Waggly
+ Best Trick
+ Best in Show (no entry fee) – winners from all the preceding classes
If you are interested in Sponsoring a class, you can find more information here
11 July – Simeon Wood Charity Concert
A charity concert with acclaimed musician Simeon Wood (www.simeonwood.co.uk) to raise funds for the Bonda Orphanage in Zimbabwe where Louise and Simon were.
Friday 11th July, 7.30pm, Silsoe Church.
Tickets suggested minimum donation £10, under 18’s free. Refreshments provided for which donations are welcomed as once costs are covered all the proceeds will go the orphanage.
Tickets from Simon 01525 643478 / revsimon@3churches.uk
Upcoming Services – all at 6pm in Silsoe Church
20 July
17 August
28 September
19 October
23 November
Our Contemporary Worship Band will be at the United Benefice Communion Service in Silsoe Church on Sunday 8 June at 10am
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)
What people have said about previous services:
“An uncomplicated, welcoming evening”
“Songs & testimonies made me want to go back again”
“Calming & spiritually uplifting”
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
