Current & Forthcoming Events in Silsoe
Services for 2024
(all at 6pm)
6th October – theme ‘Journeys of Faith’
24th November
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”
Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024
Click here if you are interested in a stall at the Photography Exhibition on 12 October 2024
SILSOE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Our Photographic Competition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your creativity and photographic skills.
The theme for our 2024 competition is NATURE
There are 2 age groups in the Competition:
17 years and under
18 years and over
All photos will be on display at the Photography Exhibition in Silsoe Church on Saturday 12 October, when the winners will be announced and trophies presented. Rev Simon and Rev Louise are our judges. At the Exhibition, there’ll be a People’s Choice vote for the most popular entry.
This year, we will have a couple of drop-in sessions at the Church when you will be able to print your entries for the Competition if you don’t have access to a printer at home.
Click here for the full details
Service dates:
12 September
10 October
14 November
12 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.
Benefice Library in Silsoe Church
Now available in the porch of Silsoe Church, a selection of books to help you explore the Bible and your faith.
Titles include:
Why Jesus?
God On Mute
Love Beyond Reason
The 100 Verse Bible
Please feel free to pop in and borrow a book.
Silsoe Church is open daily between 9am and 4pm
Wednesday 17th July, 7.30 – 9pm in Silsoe Church
This year is the 30th Anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Antoinette Mutabazi, the Deputy Lead Chaplain at the University of Bedfordshire, will come to Silsoe Church to share her story of her story of being a 12 year old girl who survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994 and now actively works for peace. This is an opportunity to invite people to hear a moving powerful story and have a sense of the power of forgiveness.
Everyone is welcome.
7 July 2024, 3pm – Bring Your Pet to Church
Join us with your pet at our Pet Service in Silsoe Church – a fun-filled event where we celebrate the love & affection that our furry (or not so furry) friends give us.
Bring along your pet, whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit, or even a soft toy such as a dinosaur! All pets are welcome to join us in this celebration of love, so come & spread the joy with us
Historic Events and News from Silsoe Church
