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Title: Retired Church of England Vicar Publishes Memoir of Forty Years in Ministry

 York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, 12th Nov 2026 - The Reverend Tim Eady, a retired Church of England vicar, has published a new memoir reflecting on four decades of ordained ministry. Titled I Don't Remember Learning That At College: Forty Years a Vicar, the book offers a personal account of the experiences, challenges and practical lessons that shaped his career in the Church.Drawing on experiences spanning England and Thailand, Eady explores the difference between theological education and the everyday realities of parish ministry. Written in a conversational and often humorous style, the memoir brings together personal anecdotes, reflections and observations from more than forty years of service.About the BookI Don't Remember Learning That At College: Forty Years a Vicar begins with Eady's theological training at Cranmer Hall, Durham, between 1982 and 1985, and follows his journey through curacies, incumbencies and overseas ministry.The memoir explores practical aspects of church life that are not always covered in theological training. These include conducting baptisms, managing church sound systems, preparing confirmation services and adapting to the different needs of individual congregations.Eady also reflects on the role of long-distance walking in providing time for thought and reflection, alongside the importance of friendship, family support and relationships developed throughout his ministry.His journey took him from early ministry in Derbyshire and Hampshire to fifteen years serving as Rector of Brighstone, Brooke and Mottistone on the Isle of Wight. He subsequently served in Buckinghamshire before moving to Thailand in 2012.Between 2012 and 2019, Eady served the English-speaking congregation at Christ Church, Bangkok, initially as Associate Mini...

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