Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of March 17th. Pendleton has not yet finalized his plans with the Kitchener Society, but he will be with the Toronto Society over the 24th of May. Pendleton approves of Odhner’s idea of going to Kitchener and having Mr. David come to Toronto for the upcoming meetings. Pendleton suggests Odhner present his paper on “Higher Criticism” to the Kitchener Society, and he will suggest...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton finds the title of Odhner’s Assembly address interesting, and he looks forward to hearing it. Pendleton hopes Odhner has been able to secure Miss Dora Brown as a teacher for the Toronto church school. Regarding General Church schools, Pendleton comments, “I have always supported the idea that it is a better policy for our schools to do well what they undertake, rather than attempting more than they can...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Odhner’s letter, and he confirms that “Yes, there was trouble in the old days. There were non-believers and criticisms aplenty. But the things challenged were not quite the same.” Pendleton has been planning to speak on the subject of Education at the upcoming Toronto district Assembly, but the arrival of Odhner’s letter makes him think it may be better to speak on the topic of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's last letter. Pendleton is happy to be able to accomodate the Kitchener Society with Assembly dates, but is disappointed that this means he will not be able to stop over and preach in Toronto. He asks if it would be possible for him to stop in Toronto and deliver and evening lecture on his way back from Kitchener. If it would be more convenient, he could deliver a lecture on his way to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Raymond G. Cranch in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Cranch’s plan of proposed lectures and will submit them to Mr. Doering, Bishop DeCharms, and Mr. Karl Alden. Cranch will be informed if any of the lectures are regarded as feasible and called for at the present time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in Camberwell, London, England. In addition to preaching, Pendleton asks if Tilson will address the Council of Ministers when he is in Bryn Athyn for the International Church Council in June. Pendleton explains that this address will take place at an open meeting attended by visitors and community members. Pendleton looks forward to Tilson’s upcoming visit and hopes to have him in Bryn Athyn for school closing exercises on June...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton appreciated Tilson’s letter of August 10th with enclosed address and news of the 17th British Assembly. He congratulates Tilson on the success of the assembly and comments, “As you know, I am not unaware of the difficulties involved in the state of the Church in England, and especially those which confront you and Mr. Gyllenhaal in your endeavor to bring about a united General Church.” Pendleton also...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton sends Tilson a copy of his address to the 1927 British Assembly. In the address, Pendleton sends his wishes for a successful occasion and announces his intention to ordain Tilson into the 3rd degree of the priesthood during the 1928 London General Assembly.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has fallen behind on his correspondence as a result of his visits to Toronto, Kitchener, Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, and of his brother’s death. Pendleton is very happy with the arrangements Tilson’s Assembly Committee has made so far for the 1928 General Assembly. He does not think they need to send out special invitations as the meetings will be open to the public and anyone is welcome. He gives...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton sends Tilson his address to the British Assembly. He writes “Assemblies are called to the end that the Lord may be in the midst of them, and if so, then the holy covenant of His Second Advent is thereby renewed in heart and mind.” He continues, “This covenant is effected distinctly through the new revelation given to the church – given as the last of the several great testaments which the Lord has...