Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton writes, “We recognize the right of every minister to use his own judgement in all ecclesiastical ceremonies which he may be called upon to perform. . . It is understood, however, that the minister should protect the church from scandal. If scandal arises, the consequences must be faced.” In the case Tilson has described, Pendleton thinks a civil marriage would be the best option. He adds, “On the basis of the facts before me, I would not perform a ceremony which represented a heavenly marriage, and as a Bishop of the church, I would not undertake any kind of ceremony.” Pendleton thinks the question involved in this case is important and will require further attention.