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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1929-11-19
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs letter of Nov. 11th. Pendleton was pleased to hear that, aside from a disappointment at Sunny Slope, Heinrichs’ trip to the Canadian West was successful. He hopes Heinrichs will be willing to go again in the future. Regarding Heinrichs’ insufficient support, Pendleton notes with interest Heinrichs’ suggested alternative; Pendleton will bring it up for discussion at the next Executive...
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1929-11-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1929-11-12
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Upon his return from four months abroad in Europe and South Africa, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of August 13th. Of his trip, Pendleton writes, “It was a continual joy to me to find that a number of groups of natives under native leaders had received our doctrines with deep affection and notable intelligence.” During the “native” Assembly held at Alpha Estate, Pendleton ordained four men into the...
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1929-11-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1920-11-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pendleton was glad to learn from Odhner’s most recent letter that he has secured passage to England, and from there to South Africa. He also looks forward to seeing Odhner in Bryn Athyn as he would like to discuss matters concerning the Church situation in Durban. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will preach in Bryn Athyn on Sunday, Dec. 5th.
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1920-11-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1921-06-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa.
Pendleton found Odhner’s last letter regarding the Durban Society and the New Church movement amongst the Zulu people to be very interesting. Pendleton thinks perhaps the church work with the Zulu people shows more promise than previous work done with the Basuto people. Pendleton has heard a rumor, which he hopes is true, that Nolly and Joan Braby will be traveling from South Africa to Bryn Athyn with Mr....
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1921-06-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1924-06-17
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner.
Pendleton is preparing to depart for Europe with Theodore Pitcairn to visit several New Church societies there. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will accept the call of the Toronto Society and will relocate in January. The current Toronto Pastor, Karl Alden, will be moving to Bryn Athyn at the end of the summer to fill the position of Principle of the Boys Academy and Housemaster of Stuart Hall. Mr. David will fill the Toronto pulpit in the...
Dates:
1924-06-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1929-11-13
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...
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1929-11-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1925-02-17
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...
Dates:
1925-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-03-26
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of March 3rd. He is glad that Tilson has enjoyed working with Gladish so far; Pendleton felt Gladish would be the right man for the job despite his youth and inexperience. Pendleton was very surprised by Tilson’s “bit of news.” He remarks, “It is difficult to comprehend how a self-respecting body could do such a thing. . .Yet how clear it is that prejudice leads to a fatal...
Dates:
1929-03-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-05-22
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton asks Tilson to convey his greetings to the 1929 British Assembly. He would like to be present in person, but his engagements on the European continent will prevent him from doing so. He plans to visit Paris, the Hague, and Thoury-Ferottes as he was unable to visit these places last summer. He promises to spend several days in England on his return journey from South Africa. He plans to hold the first...
Dates:
1929-05-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1920-03-25
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland.
Pendleton enjoyed receiving Pitcairn’s letters from Europe, and he is grateful for the financial assistance Pitcairn is offering to provide the Church. Pendleton wrote to Mr. Regamey regarding Pitcairn’s offer to finance Regamey’s two sons coming to Bryn Athyn, and he will inform Pitcairn of the result when Regamey’s response arrives. Pendleton is formulating a plan to host an International Council in Bryn...
Dates:
1920-03-25
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