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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1932-11-26
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton reports that the Consistory found Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 10th very interesting. The members found Iungerich’s brief for his proposed paper very engaging. Mr. Pfeiffer plans to visit Bryn Athyn soon, and Pendleton has heard that he hopes to meet individually with the clergy “in order to impart to [them] the higher light.” Pendleton is looking forward to the approaching midyear meetings and...
Dates:
1932-11-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1934-02-13
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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 was relieved to hear the results of the petition in the Pittsburgh society and to know that “A. L. etc.” (Alex P. Lindsay?) would have nothing to do with it. Pendleton hopes there will be no further attempts, and he does not pan to mention the matter to the Consistory. Pendleton is distressed by the sate of the Church in France; Although they have given Mrs. Hussenet a small pension, the...
Dates:
1934-02-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1935-11-23
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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 has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 22nd and 30th upon his return from a trip to Pittsburgh and Toronto for their district assemblies. The Toronto Society was celebrating 50 years since its formation, and assembly attendance was at a high. Pendleton assures Iungerich that the Consistory did not judge him for his views expressed in a previous letter regarding Swedenborg’s...
Dates:
1935-11-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton, 1929-03-08
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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. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1921-11-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland.
Pendleton advises Pfeiffer on how best to organize his society. Pendleton suggest a Council or Board, made up of the society’s leading men, presided over by Pfeiffer as Pastor. Later, Pfeiffer may want to form a subordinate financial committee, creating a separation between ecclesiastical and lay functions. Pendleton writes that his recent trip to Europe was both enjoyable and useful; He was especially encouraged...
Dates:
1921-11-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1925-09-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland.
Before departing on his trip to Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Denver, Pendleton offers a brief response to Pfeiffer’s last letters. Pendleton is pleased with the work Pfeiffer has done over the last four years in Holland. He informed the Executive Committee of the results of Pfeiffer’s work, and Pfeiffer should expect to receive official word of the Committee’s favorable response to his request shortly.
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Dates:
1925-09-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1932-12-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report and request for a letter of introduction to the American Consul at The Hague. Letter of Introduction attached, requesting “any courtesies extended to [Pfeiffer] which may facilitate his coming to America” for the 1933 ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn.
Dates:
1932-12-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet, 1920-02-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, France. Handwritten French copy attached, translated by Madame Iungerich.
Pendleton has received Hussenet’s letter of January 20th. Pendleton hopes that Hussenet and the Church members in Paris will not be too hasty in attempting to form a federation of French speaking societies. Pendleton writes that while the General Church “hold[s] our people by no other than an internal bond, yet we have a right to expect that...
Dates:
1920-02-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1927-04-23
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England.
Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 4th. Pendleton discusses the future ordination of Mr. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood and whether this will entail the creation of a separate diocese. He knew that there might be some backlash to Tilson’s ordination, but he did not expect it to be so drastic. He explains his decision, writing, “My intention was and is . . . to strike directly...
Dates:
1927-04-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith, 1916-09-07
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Smith’s letter of Sept. 5th. He will be glad to deliver a sermon on the second Sunday of his upcoming trip to Glenview and Chicago, and he would be happy to have Mr. Headsten’s congregation join Sharon Church for the occasion. He notes an air of optimism in Smith’s letter, and he wishes Smith luck in his plans to improve the Sharon Church Society. In Bryn Athyn, they have decided to...
Dates:
1916-09-07
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