Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly was discussed at the special council meeting last night. Mr. Burnham, Seymour Nelson, and William Junge were appointed to form a committee for overseeing arrangements; They would like to know W.F.P.’s plans as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent out to all New Church members in the area. The council expressed their desire to have W.F.P. administer Holy Supper during the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton will present for approval W.F.P.’s proposed time for the Pittsburgh District Assembly at the next Committee meeting. As the Assembly will interfere with the administration of Holy Supper, Pendleton suggests an alternate schedule which would still allow for five Holy Suppers during the year. Regarding the matter of a hymn-board, Pendleton suggests they commission several to be made in the same design. The...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton formally authorizes Leonardos to preach and to perform the sacraments of baptism, holy supper, and marriage under the auspices of the General Church. This authorization is granted on the understanding that Leonardos is a candidate for the General Church priesthood and will be ordained at the first available opportunity. Certificates of authorization have also been sent to Sr. Joao de Mendonca Lima...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of Aug. 29th. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the dedication of the new church buildings in Glenview; N.D. Pendleton and his brother, W.F. Pendleton, will both attend, but N.D. Pendleton will formally dedicate the buildings and administer the Holy Supper as the Bishop of the Church. Names mentioned: Gilbert (Smith)