About Us
We are two parish churches joined together, inspired by the life-transforming love of Jesus Christ. Seeking to serve and walk alongside those in our villages and local communities.
“I am the resurrection and the life”
Our Churches
St Alkmund’s, Duffield
St Pauls, Little Eaton
“Come and see the man who told me everything”
Vision
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We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.
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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we build.
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What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
Our Team
Revd. Dr. James Hughes
James has been vicar of the United Benefice of Duffield and Little Eaton since September 2016. He is married to Kirsty, and they have four children. Before coming to Duffield James was Minister of Christ Church, Greenbank in Chester Diocese, having served his curacy in Guildford diocese from 2003 to 2007. His PhD is in Paul’s doctrine of the Church, particularly focussing on relationships between churches in the New Testament.
Vicar
James Rollin
James is the Licenced Lay Minister for Discipleship & Evangelism. He has been working for St Alkmund’s church since November 2019. He is married to Emma and they have two children, Tom and Nancy. As Licenced Lay Minister for Discipleship & Evangelism, his role includes leading and speaking at Sunday services and various midweek meetings, together with supporting a range of other activities and events (particularly discipleship and evangelism) across the life of the church, and also at our sister church, St Paul’s church, Little Eaton.
Originally from Doncaster, James has been attending St Alkmund’s since moving to Derbyshire and joining the church in 2001. In his spare time, James plays the electric bass and guitar and enjoys music, as well as Formula One and classic cars!
Licensed Lay Minister
Jim has been the Curate of the United Benefice of Duffield and Little Eaton since June 2025. Before training for the priesthood, Jim worked for a global evangelistic and apologetics ministry, and prior to that was a professional rugby player. His postgraduate thesis was on mystical theology and analytical psychology. Jim is married to Jasmine, and they have two young girls. He was also born and raised in the Benefice.
Assistant CurateRevd. Jim Wigglesworth MA
Children and Youth Worker
Adam O’Dowd
Adam is a music graduate from Lancashire who came to the Benefice after two years interning with students and children at Cornerstone Nottingham, his church while at university. He now works 3 days at St Alkmunds alongside studying to qualify as a solicitor. He loves cycling, music, and a good misplaced apostrophe.
James Munro
James is married to Hannah, and they both have a passion for sharing the Gospel with young people, whether that is through drama, puppets, games or just genuine fellowship. He is an avid movie lover, even keeping a spreadsheet rating every movie he has ever seen, but he also loves digital art & world building and writing in his spare time.
Children and Youth WorkerHannah Munro
Hannah joined the team in June 2025, after working locally as a Dog groomer for 3 years.
She is an animal lover and enjoys training her pets to do tricks.
Hannah is married to James Munro, who is one of the Children and Youth Workers here.
Secretary