Join us at the Glad Reunion!

September 16–18, 2022

Crescent Hill Baptist Church

William M. Johnson Lecture Series

Make plans to join us September 16–18 for this special weekend! This year, the William M. Johnson Lecture Series presents, “Glad Reunion: Celebrating the Ministry and Legacy of John R. Claypool.”

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We are collecting and sharing stories about the life of Dr. John R. Claypool.

We are honoring the legacy of a great reverend, teacher, writer, father and friend by gathering remembrances of his life and work.

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Nov ,21
Remembrance from David Hull
Remembrance from David Hull

I’m David Hull and my family (Bill and Wylodine Hull, David and Susan) often did things with our friends the Claypools during the time that John was our pastor at Crescent Hill. Here is one...

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Nov ,21
Share Your Story
Share Your Story

We’d like you to submit your own recollections, memories, and stories of Dr. John R. Claypool. We’ll share this next volume of stories online for others to enjoy and reflect upon.

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Jan ,21
Claypool & King in Louisville
Claypool & King in Louisville

Documents regarding Dr. John Claypool, Martin Luther King, and Race as it relates to Crescent Hill Baptist Church and Louisville.

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Quotes

We must never forget that today's legendary achievements-awesome as they may seem-were yesterday's risky adventures. Courage is not the capacity never to be afraid; as Karl Barth reminds us, 'Courage is fear that has said its prayers.'

Dr. John R. Claypool
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We do not first get all the answers and then live in the light of our understanding. We must rather plunge into life meeting what we have to meet and experiencing what we have to experience and in the light of living try to understand. if insight comes at all, it will not before, but only through and after experience.

Dr. John R. Claypool
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If we are willing, the experience of grief can deepen and widen our ability to participate in life.

Dr. John R. Claypool
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The real meaning of mercy is that it can look on failure and still see a future.

Dr. John R. Claypool

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