Pitcairn, Theodore, Rev. (1893-1973)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1973
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1922-11-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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From the c02:
Correspondence, research, minutes, agendas, presentations, papers and publications related to the Office of the Bishop. Many papers are included for each particular minister from his career prior to election as bishop. While bishops' papers are restricted, certain exceptions apply for documents such as sermons and doctrinal classes.
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1922-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1928-11-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton is interested in the potential of Bjorck’s wife’s nephew training for the ministry; If he decides he is interested, a theological class will start next year with two young men about his age. Pendleton is grieved to hear that nothing can be done for Bjorck’s leg, but he is happy that Bjorck may move back to England. Pendleton has not yet had a chance to speak to Mr. (Theodore) Pitcairn about his...
Dates:
1928-11-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-12-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton looks forward to hearing Iungerich preach in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton presumes there will be discussion of Mr. Pfeiffer’s recent “elucidations” on his doctrinal ideas at the February meetings. It is unclear whether Pfeiffer himself will attend the meetings, but Theodore Pitcairn will be there. The January issue of the New Church Life will contain a review of Pfeiffer’s book by Hugo (Odhner), who...
Dates:
1930-12-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1933-11-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 21st and 27th. Pendleton has never heard of a pastor delegating the authority to perform the betrothal ceremony to a layman, and he does not advise doing so. In cases where a greater interval is not possible between ceremonies, he recommends that the pastor betroth the couple immediately preceding marriage. As per Iungerich’s suggestion, Pendleton read...
Dates:
1933-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1935-12-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France.
From Iungerich’s last letter, Pendleton has a better understanding of why Iungerich objects to having his letters read aloud in Consistory, i.e., the custom of sending out Consistory minutes and noting therein the letters read. Pendleton will, however, continue to share Iungerich’s letters with Bishop DeCharms. Both Pendleton and DeCharms enjoyed reading Iungerich’s keen response to Theo...
Dates:
1935-12-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1935-10-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France.
Pendleton reports that the last Consistory meeting was devoted to a preliminary discussion of “the Allard development.” As the Consistory members were unfamiliar with the subject, Iungerich’s letters are currently being passed amongst the members so that everyone may have a firsthand account of the situation. Pendleton writes that he appreciated Iungerich’s defense of his use of the word...
Dates:
1935-10-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1936-02-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Handwritten copy attached.
Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of January 10th, 14th, and 20th with enclosures. Pendleton and Bishop DeCharms decided not to read the forwarded exchange between Henri de Geymuller and Theo (Pitcairn) aloud to the Consistory. Pendleton reports that he has officially called Theo Pitcairn back to Bryn Athyn from South Africa, though he has not yet received...
Dates:
1936-02-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1926-05-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Theodore Pitcairn has accepted the position of second assistant pastor of the Bryn Athyn Church, and therefore will be resigning as pastor of the Durban Society. This was to be exspected as a result of his (Pitcairn's) recent marriage. Acton is now Minister of the Durban Society, "directly under the Bishop, who according to our order, is the Pastor of any Society which for any reason is without a Pastor."...
Dates:
1926-05-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1929-03-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton informs Acton that he (Pendleton) and Mrs. Pendleton, along with Rev. Theo Pitcairn and Mrs. (Marijke) Pitcairn, will be visiting South Africa in September. Pendleton hopes to ordain several South African "natives" into the first or second degrees of the priesthood, and he asks for Acton's advice in this matter. Pendleton thinks it may be advisable to ordain Moffat Mcanyana into the second...
Dates:
1929-03-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1936-02-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton tells Acton that Mission funds should be regulated by the Mission Council in South Africa, and the doner may be a member of the South African Committee in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton trusts that the latter arrangement can be put in place around next September. Theodore Pitcairn will be coming back to Bryn Athyn to resume his work as one of the society pastors.
Dates:
1936-02-14