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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1922-02-16
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of January 12th and 25th. News of Mr. Ottley’s death came as a shock. He will be greatly missed. Pendleton writes about Ottley, “Certainly he was of an erratic but at the same time a loveable disposition.” Pendleton reports that Tilson’s papers on “The Ultimates of Conjugial Love” and “Birth Control” were read aloud and well received by the Ministers’ Council in Bryn Athyn....
Dates:
1922-02-16
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, 1926-01-25
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter and report of January 9th. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the February ministers’ meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Tilson is unable to be present. Pendleton notes that these meetings have grown in popularity and are now second only to the General Assemblies. Pendleton was surprised to learn of Tilson’s deafness and hopes it will not interfere much with his work....
Dates:
1926-01-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1926-11-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. At the last meeting of the Consistory, there was unanimous agreement that Tilson should be invited to join. Tilson should write to Pendleton if he would like to accept this invitation.
Dates:
1926-11-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-02-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings have successfully concluded. One of the topics discussed during these meetings was Pendleton’s desire to ordain Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood at the next General Assembly. Aside from several questions as to how this would affect the order and organization of the General Church, all of Pendleton’s advisors responded affirmatively to this idea. Pendleton goes on...
Dates:
1927-02-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-09-09
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is unable to fully respond to Tilson’s letter of August 20th at this time but would like to acknowledge its receipt. Pendleton explains that the various boards only meet at certain intervals, and, even when they do meet, they sometimes struggle to decide financial matters. Pendleton currently has half a dozen requests for money which have yet to be dealt with. However, certain changes in recent years...
Dates:
1927-09-09
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-10-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...
Dates:
1927-10-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1928-05-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Tilson’s last two letters. He approves of Tilson’s answer to Mrs. White and hopes that it will put an end to her “troubling.” Bishop DeCharms has been assisting Pendleton in organizing the upcoming General Assembly in London; Pendleton passed Tilson’s requests regarding music along to DeCharms as he is arranging the services. Referring to the Conference “boycott” Pendleton writes,...
Dates:
1928-05-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-02-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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. 10th with enclosures. Pendleton thinks the “Percy Dawson group” at Failsworth is worthy of Tilson’s attention. Pendleton has recently seen several photographs of the successive church buildings at Failsworth, and it appears that the size of the congregation has been growing over the past 50 years. Pendleton notes Tilson’s desire to visit Failsworth, York, Bath,...
Dates:
1929-02-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-02-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have just closed. Rather than papers, the entire time was devoted to discussion this year. The main topics discussed were: teaching the doctrine of Conjugial Love, the relation of the General Church to its subordinate bodies (i.e. Sons of the Academy), and the support of ministers by voluntary offerings. Pendleton also informs Tilson that the General Church will pay his...
Dates:
1929-02-11
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