WELCOME
to the Benefice of Flitton, Pulloxhill and Silsoe

in Central Bedfordshire - part of the Diocese of St Albans.

Our historic churches are situated in the heart of their communities, and we seek to be a living heartbeat of faith here. We follow Jesus and we want to share the good news of his love with all.

If you live in Flitton,  Greenfield, Pulloxhill, Silsoe, Wardhedges and the surrounding areas, we are your local church, and we are here for you. We also extend a warm welcome to visitors from further afield.

We provide regular services of worship and prayer, and we offer opportunities to learn about and practice the Christian faith. We welcome people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Our local schools are very important to us and we are blessed to work closely with the teachers, staff and children.

The website is packed full of useful information from Sunday Services, activities and events, and helpful advice for those seeking baptisms, weddings and funerals.

Whether you are new or a regular member of the churches or community, we are glad that you are here, and we hope that you find what you are looking for.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance

Rev Simon and Rev Louise Moore, Vicars

01525 643478          RevSimon@3churches.uk           RevLouise@3churches.uk

Around the Benefice 23 - 31 March 2024

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Palm Sunday 24 March 10am –  United Benefice Holy Communion in Silsoe with Rev Louise & Rev Simon

Holy Week - 3 crosses

Holy Week Services – full details of all services can be found here

Wed 27 March 8:30am – Weekly online prayer meeting – more details here

Wed 27 March 7pm – Alpha course at the Vicarage – more details here
No course this week.  Next session 3 April

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Friday 22 March 10:30am– Said Communion (BCP) in Flitton with Rev Anna (Note different start time)

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Palm Sunday 24 March 10am –  United Benefice Holy Communion in Silsoe with Rev Louise & Rev Simon

Holy Week - 3 crosses

Holy Week Services – full details of all services can be found here

SPOTLIGHT

Dear Friends

The stage is set, thirty plus years on earth, three years of public ministry and now at the cusp of its final culmination. Jesus enters the scene of his arrest, trial and death. Palm Sunday marks the final climactic events that show the servant nature of God and sing a glorious song of redemption.

The passage we have from Mark (Mark 11:1-11) is almost like a set of stage directions, it’s quite pragmatic in what happens, the events that lead to Jesus riding into a city that will reject him. The fickleness of human nature that goes from singing a praise song to subsequently shouting for his crucifixion.

Ancient prophecies are fulfilled and what scripture and Jesus have been pointing towards, comes to culmination. In the midst of all the adulation of a fevered crowd, Jesus focuses on what will be, the supreme act of our creator God dying to save his creation, you and me. A script that Jesus voluntarily follows, one he could have decided to rip up at anytime. Love wins and Easter beckons, but for now we journey to the cross with Jesus and the passion of God to save us.

May this Holy week be a journey of revelation and commitment for us all.

With Love and Prayers

Simon and Louise

The common shared vision of the Benefice is

“Living  Our Faith, Loving Our Communities” 

and this supported by a set of values across all three churches:

Christ centred     Prayerful     Worshipful     Hospitable     Community focused     United

Each of the three Churches has their own specific opportunities and challenges but by working together and offering an appropriate range of worship options, the Benefice is able to deliver its vision and values and meet the needs of its congregations.