The Reverend James Vine (Fr. James)

Fr. James is currently Priest in Charge of the Parish of Framfield and Priest in Charge of the United Benefice of Chiddingly with East Hoathly. After a career in nursing, Fr. James trained for ordination at St. Stephen’s House Oxford and then served his curacy at Eastbourne Parish Church. He was Vicar of Saint Luke’s Church in Stone Cross for 20 years prior to taking up his post in the weald way churches in June 2023. James is married to Clare and they have two grown up children.
Fr. James can be reached by telephone or via the contact form opposit.
The Reverend Janice Bartholomew (Revd. Janice)

Janice is our part time assistant curate, pictured here just after her ordination to the Priesthood.
Revd. Janice can be reached via the contact form opposit.
Contacting us:
Fr. James works from his home office at the East Hoathly Rectory.
There is an answer phone should he not be available to take your call.
Fr. James usually takes Friday as his rest day.
Please note that the Framfield Church Office is no longer staffed, and phone messages are only infrequently picked up.
Postal Address:
The Reverend James Vine MA
The Rectory,
Rectory Close,
East Hoathly,
Lewes,
BN8 6EG
Landline: 01825 840270
Mobile: 07780 844712