Bishop Jonathan Gibbs

Bishop of Rochester - two key priorities: Growing, safer, healthier churches. Changing communities - working together for the good of all.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The King this morning received Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell for an audience at Buckingham Palace.

Now 105 years old, Flt Lt Bell was a RAF Mosquito pilot during World War II. He gave a book about his experiences to His Majesty today.

During the audience, The King presented Flt Lt Bell with the citation to his Distinguished Flying Cross, which was originally awarded to him by King George VI in 1945.

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A splendid evening of glorious music and fascinating insights into Wagner's music and life. Huge thanks to Ambassador Baumann for hosting such a great event.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

150 years after its premiere as a cycle in Bayreuth, Wagner’s Ring remains one of the most loved German opera cycles, especially in the UK! 🇩🇪🇬🇧

Many thanks to Maestro Pappano & Barrie Kosky for their introduction to Royal Opera's new production of Siegfried last night.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

150 years after its premiere as a cycle in Bayreuth, Wagner’s Ring remains one of the most loved German opera cycles, especially in the UK! 🇩🇪🇬🇧

Many thanks to Maestro Pappano & Barrie Kosky for their introduction to Royal Opera's new production of Siegfried last night.

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A wonderful evening celebrating our shared musical and cultural heritage - made all the more special by the presence of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch - we were honoured to be present.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

British-German musical ties have always been at the heart of our relations. It was a huge privilege to welcome Anita Lasker-Wallfisch as Guest of Honour as cellist Raphael Wallfisch and pianist Simon Callaghan explored musical affinities between 🇬🇧+🇩🇪 with memorable performances.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

Presenting my credentials to His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace was a huge honour & great privilege. It was a fantastic day to celebrate the special 🇬🇧🇩🇪 ties, the historic #KensingtonTreaty and look ahead to the upcoming State Visit of German President Steinmeier.

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A poignant and very special moment laying a wreath in memory of the fallen of WWII with Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC and Randolph Churchill on PS Waverley - "We will remember them".

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A huge honour and privilege to take part in marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII on board the PS Waverley in company with Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC - aged 104! - and Randolph Churchill, great-grandson of Winston Churchill. We owe their generation an incalculable debt.

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A huge honour and privilege to take part in marking the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII on board the PS Waverley in company with Flt Lt Colin Bell DFC - aged 104! - and Randolph Churchill, great-grandson of Winston Churchill. We owe their generation an incalculable debt.

[Christ Church Chislehurst @CCChislehurst]

It was wonderful to welcome 21 baptism & confirmation candidates today from 6 different churches in Bromley deanery. The church was full.
Is God on the move? Earlier on we had 17 pre-teens & teens in our youth group. Come along next Sunday at 10.45 and find out more for yourself!

[@SeeOfRochester @SeeOfRochester]

A message of condolence from Bishop @JonathanRGibbs and @BishopTonbridge following the death of HRH The Duchess of Kent.

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[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

Vielen Dank und auf Wiedersehen!

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

After three incredibly eventful years, it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to the United Kingdom. Auf Wiedersehen!

[Rochester Cathedral @RochesterCathed]

Discover more about Medway's pivotal role in aviation history and the lasting impact of the Short Brothers in our "Pioneers of Flight: Made in Medway" exhibition. Made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Open until 31st August.

https://t.co/uO4wWHHfXK

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

It was a great pleasure to welcome Ambassador Berger and his colleagues to Rochester. We are so grateful for his friendship and support for our partnership with @EKD during his time in London and wish him well for his new post in Poland.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

Visit to @RochesterCathed, the second oldest in England with its @TextusRoffensis, one of the oldest texts in medieval English.
Thanks to Bishop @JonathanRGibbs, Chair of the „Meissen Commission“ with @EKD in Germany and Dean Philip Hesketh for a wonderful visit and Evensong.

[Susanne Baumann @GermanAmbUK]

Visit to @RochesterCathed, the second oldest in England with its @TextusRoffensis, one of the oldest texts in medieval English.
Thanks to Bishop @JonathanRGibbs, Chair of the „Meissen Commission“ with @EKD in Germany and Dean Philip Hesketh for a wonderful visit and Evensong.

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A remarkable speech by Danny Kruger emphasising the Christian roots of English (and British) culture and democracy. It raised lots of difficult questions but undoubtedly issued a powerful challenge to the Church of England to remember its calling to proclaim the hope of Christ.

[Tom Holland @holland_tom]

A speech that Bede would have admired https://t.co/hDv1pN9sP1

[Tom Holland @holland_tom]

A speech that Bede would have admired https://t.co/hDv1pN9sP1

[HouseofSurvivors @HseofSurvivors]

Church of England Redress Scheme
Updated page following July Synod, plus what happens next.

Applicants can register this Friday and going forward.
https://t.co/8hVPpKkpao

[Church Times @ChurchTimes]

Three people died and ten were injured on Thursday after an Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church — the only Catholic Church in #Gaza

https://t.co/fyB8jC9mas

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

A very thoughtful, moving and well-informed debate led by the Bishop of London at General Synod - and a very important contribution to the wider discussion on assisted dying: https://t.co/7ObjRtLsgS

[Richard Chapman @SelsdonChapman]

The Church of England’s General Synod today passed a motion by 238-7 votes, requesting 'His Majesty’s Government work to improve funding and access to desperately needed palliative care services instead of enacting a law that puts the most vulnerable at risk.’ #AssistedDyingBill

[Bishop Jonathan Gibbs @JonathanRGibbs]

They were brilliant - it was inspirational, moving, powerful - one of the best moments of the day!

[Madeleine Davies @MadsDavies]

"Prayer is so important for my generation, known as the anxious generation. . . We are not fighting our battles alone."
Listening to some brilliant young people from the North East address General Synod during the presentation on Thy Kingdom Come. Standing ovation!