Oundle Baptist Church, Peterborough

Judith Brashaw, Office Manager

Oundle Baptist Church has donated a diverse selection of books to Oundle Library for both adults and children.  Looking at tender topics around death, dying, loss and bereavement they will strengthen the library’s collection exploring these matters for borrowers.

Oundle Library is a Death Positive Library and works with Oundle Baptist Church in supporting people facing bereavement and loss. Death Positive Libraries aim to remove the barriers to talking about death and dying through a range of innovative activities that appeal to diverse communities.

Oundle Baptist Church is working at becoming a Bereavement Friendly Church, and has benefitted from training and support through bereavement charities At a Loss and Loss and Hope.  We want to create a culture where people can feel protected, supported and listened to as they walk through loss.  We offer bereavement support including occasional group meetings, pastoral support, signposting for further help, an annual service of reflection and remembrance, The Bereavement Journey and more. By taking our events into community spaces, such as the library, we aim to make them accessible to more people.