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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1901-03-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
At their last council meeting, Pendleton presented a report showing that church offerings have decreased by $10 per month over the last six months compared to the previous year. The Manse and the Club house are badly in need money for repairs, and the school is behind in paying Miss Hanlin’s and Mr. Klein’s salaries. Pendleton comments, “The situation, though not altogether unusual with us, proved to be somewhat...
Dates:
1901-03-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1903-05-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Society has received him with a kindly spirit, praising his sermons and doctrinal classes. However, Pendleton believes things are still in the “primary state,” and once they move into the “secondary state,” they “shall find what is in the wood.” There is discontent in the society over the progress the children have been making at the church school, and Pendleton has made an investigation...
Dates:
1903-05-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1905-01-23
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton informs W.F.P. that the prospect of inviting the Ministers’ Council and the Executive Committee to meet in Pittsburgh next June was discussed at the annual meeting. All were in favor, and Pendleton feels it will be of great benefit to the society if it can be arranged. It was also proposed at this meeting that they change the way of supporting the school so that it can be offered for free. Pendleton writes that...
Dates:
1905-01-23
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1910-07-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton was glad to learn that Gilbert Smith will be sent to Erie. He has written to inform Dr. Cranch according to W.F.P.’s suggestion. Pendleton would like to be sent a copy of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision on the Kramph will case. Mr. Acton and Mr. Odhner both voiced opposition to Pendleton leaving Pittsburgh for a position in Bryn Athyn, but Pendleton informed them that he has declined the offer.
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Dates:
1910-07-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1912-11-04
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton has received W.F.P.’s written notice recognizing Pendleton as a Bishop of the General Church. As there was some doubt as to Pendleton’s current standing, he read W.F.P.’s announcement from the pulpit to the Pittsburgh congregation.
Dates:
1912-11-04
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-11-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton was glad to learn of the Consistory’s favorable attitude regarding his proposed relocation to Bryn Athyn. There are signs that the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors will approve as well. If W.F.P. is unable to make his planned trip to Pittsburgh, Pendleton will come to Bryn Athyn instead. He may decide to bring Beatrice so they can look at housing options together, in the event that they are...
Dates:
1913-11-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-12-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton read the enclosed announcement regarding his impending transfer to Bryn Athyn aloud to the Pittsburgh congregation after the Sunday service. They held a Church Committee meeting to begin discussing Pendleton’s replacement. The majority of the committee favors calling Gilbert (Smith), and the minority favors Homer (Synnestvedt). The general thought of the Committee is that the Society will prefer Synnestvedt,...
Dates:
1913-12-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1913-12-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...
Dates:
1913-12-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton, 1914-01-06
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton.
Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Church Committee unanimously decided to recommend Homer (Synnestvedt) for pastor. W.F.P.’s recommendations will be placed before the Society at a meeting next Friday. Beatrice did not sign for the Michner place while in Bryn Athyn- Mr. Michner told her to consider it rented and that Pendleton could sign the lease when he came to town. However, Pendleton has now received a note stating...
Dates:
1914-01-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date.
Pendleton is interested in the development of a children’s worship service to replace Sunday school. He asks if W.F.P. has any ideas to share in this direction. Both Pendleton and Rev. Czerny favor holding the Ministers’ Meetings early this year. If this can be arranged, Pendleton may be able to spend the whole month of August in Bryn Athyn with his family. Pendleton hopes there will be no further spread of...
Dates:
1890 - 1937
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