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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Headsten’s letter of May 16th with report enclosed has been received and presented at the recent meetings. Pendleton reports that the Assembly was a success, and he is sorry that Headsten was unable to attend. Of the Assembly, Pendleton writes that there was “a realizing sense of the great mission for which the Church stands, and as well a distinct feeling of encouragement for the future.”

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John M. Jiyana at the Lusitania School in Natal, South Africa. Pendleton writes that he is glad to receive Jiyana’s reports and to know from them that he is so fully engaged in Church work.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pendleton is glad to hear that Rosenquist has found a place for his son Friedel with the Bromberg family; Pendleton hopes to hear soon of Friedel’s safe arrival in America. Pendleton approves of Rosenquist’s initiative in renting a room for public worship in a good neighborhood of Gothenburg, and he writes that Rosenquist should not expect to draw a “full house” right away. He continues, “However, continuity...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received a copy of Morse’s sermon and his letter of Dec. 31st with enclosed reports. Pendleton reports that the recent ministers’ meetings in Bryn Athyn were highly successful with many of the speakers and writers demonstrating great intellect. Pendleton notes with interest what Morse has written about Mr. Edwards and the spiritistic group which he leads; Pendleton comments, “It is I suppose not...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges Morse’s letter of July 25th with enclosed 1917 annual report and a membership application for Miss Evelyn White. Pendleton is quite pleased that Morse was able to reconcile with Mr. Morgan, thereby reuniting their two New Church congregations. Pendleton reports that the Church in Bryn Athyn is suffering due to a large number of absences caused by nearly all of the young men enlisting in the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letters of January 16th and February 20th with enclosed annual report and photographs. Pendleton especially enjoys the photograph showing Morse’s ecclesiastical outfit, and he informs Morse that he has placed the photographs in the Library collection for preservation. Pendleton congratulates Morse and the Sydney Society for severing ties with the Government as they will now be free to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s letter of January 14th with enclosed annual report shortly after the closing of the February ministers’ meetings. The statistical information from Morse’s report will be included in the secretary’s report, and the subject Morse wished to discuss will be added to the docket for a future meeting. Pendleton reports that the meetings were overall successful and gratifying.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his letter of December 30th with enclosed annual reports arrived in time to be presented at the mid-year meetings. These meetings were highly successful, and the Joint Council approved the calling of the next General Assembly in London. Pendleton’s secretary, Miss Freda Pendleton, has been out sick, but Pendleton will inform her of Morse’s request for more blank report forms when she...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s annual report and letter of Jan. 8th. The report arrived in time to be read at the midyear meetings, which Pendleton believes were a success. They discussed having a General Church Assistant Bishop, and the idea was received favorably. Construction on the new Assembly Hall is nearly complete, and the building should be ready in time for use in June. Pendleton reports that Miss (Mora)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Morse’s October letter, annual society report, and the record of Miss Guthrie’s confession of faith. Once Morse has read the account of the recent ministers’ meetings in the May issue of the Life, Pendleton would appreciate hearing Morse’s comments. Pendleton believes that finding the solution to the questions raised by Mr. Pfeiffer at these meetings will be of great importance to...