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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt , 1914-07-01

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s card to him and letter to the Bishop. He informs Synnestvedt that Mr. David has agreed to preach for the Pittsburgh Society for the month of August. David also intends to visit Boston and possibly New York; He will be in communication with Synnestvedt regarding his plans. Pendleton then briefly explains the events in Bryn Athyn relating to the appointment of an Assistant Bishop: “The joint meetings on Saturday confirmed the action of the Ministers Council with reference to an Assistant Bishop. But the right of the ministers to appoint was challenged by the laymen, and the matter of the mode of electing a Bishop was referred to the General Council. The same subject was taken up briefly by the ministers on Monday and referred to the Consistory.” Names mentioned: Mr. (Llewellyn?) David

Dates

  • 1914-07-01

Extent

From the Collection: 368.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Academy of the New Church Archives Repository

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Bryn Athyn PA 19009 USA
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