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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-11-18
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead, copy attached.
Pendleton is happy that Alden's work in Toronto is going well and that the people there are responding positively to Miss Alice (Grant?). Nothing will be more beneficial to Alden's work long term than a school, but Alden must make sure the conditions are right before attempting to start one. Pendleton warns that Miss Celia Bellinger does not have quite as positive an outlook...
Dates:
1920-11-18
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1921-01-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached.
Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Jan 5th, in which Alden reports that the people of the Toronto society are raising more money than ever, and that doctrinal classes are well attended. Pendleton advises Alden to avoid the common mistake of attempting to think for the people of the society. Instead, a minister should "cultivate most carefully the art of leading others to...
Dates:
1921-01-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1924-02-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Academy letterhead. Typed copy attached on Olivet Society letterhead.
Pendleton is very pleased after receiving Alden's telegram. Alden will be expected in Bryn Athyn next September. Alden will be paid $3k per year and be given residence in Stuart hall. Pendleton advises Alden announce his acceptance of the position in Bryn Athyn, and to call a meeting of the Toronto Society to consider Alden's successor as...
Dates:
1924-02-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David, 1915-06-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton has received David’s interesting report of his work in Denver; Pendleton is encouraged that there seems to be a growing friendship between the two societies there. At this point in the summer, it would be hard to assemble the Extension Committee, and Pendleton does not think they would approve the funds for David’s proposed trip to the coast anyway, as the budget has already been drawn up. Pendleton...
Dates:
1915-06-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David, 1920-05-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received David’s letter of May 20th. The Denver Society has accepted David’s resignation as Pastor, and as the Church does not have anyone lined up to take his place, Pendleton requests that David ask his father (Joseph David) about undertaking the work. Pendleton hopes to see David at the upcoming June meetings in Bryn Athyn.
Dates:
1920-05-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David, 1927-10-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada.
Pendleton is concerned by David’s letter of Sept. 27th; Pendleton believes the stand taken by some members of the Kitchener society presents a challenge to the Church’s order of government, and he approves of the actions taken by David in offering his resignation as pastor. Pendleton suggests David make his resignation public. Pendleton will discuss further steps to be taken with David and the “leading...
Dates:
1927-10-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter, 1930-04-22
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton finds it difficult to advise Reuter on whether or not he ought to resign as Rev. Smith’s assistant as he is not familiar with the intricacies of the situation. Many times in the past year, Reuter has found himself, both unconsciously and consciously, opposing Smith. It is not that Smith has treated him unfairly, but that Reuter disagrees with Smith on the fundamental policies and principles of the...
Dates:
1930-04-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep, 1915-11-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The Consistory has granted Keep’s request to have his name removed from the list of General Church ministers. The ministers expressed regret regarding the situation, but they agreed that it was right for Keep to withdraw.
Dates:
1915-11-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep, 1917-08-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton has received Keep’s letter of August 19th. Pendleton regrets to report that although the Consistory was sympathetic towards Keep personally, they are not able to offer him employment as there are no open positions at this time. In addition, the Consistory did not think it advisable to reopen the question of Keep’s standing as a minister within the Church; Pendleton writes, “. . . you know the law...
Dates:
1917-08-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse, 1916-02-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia.
Pendleton writes that the enclosed letter from Mr. Morgan will explain itself. Regarding the letter, he comments, “All who are in sympathy with the General Church ought to be united for the sake of the great work that lies before us.” He places the matter in Morse’s hands. Pendleton informs Morse that there will be a General Assembly in Bryn Athyn in June, at which time a new Bishop will be selected.
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1916-02-26
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