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Academy of the New Church Theological School

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström , 1929-12-05

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s last letter. Baeckstrom’s comments on Hans Giobel helped Pendleton and Dr. Acton decide to send money for Giobel to travel to Bryn Athyn to study for the ministry this year. They had originally thought Giobel might come the next year with Erik Sandstrom, but now feel that it will be better to have Giobel in the Church sphere in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds the report of...
Dates: 1929-12-05

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1922-12-15

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton writes to Synnestvedt for his permission to make a job offer to Miss Clara Hanlin. He explains that ever since the deaths of Brad Hanlin and Miss Jane Potts, Bryn Athyn has been interested in hiring Clara Hanlin to work part-time in both the elementary and seminary schools. Pendleton would like to extend a job offer to Miss Hanlin, but he will only do so with Synnestvedt’s consent as she is...
Dates: 1922-12-15

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-03-21

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter of March 15th with the enclosed report of the Organization Committee. He comments, “I am especially glad to note that the committee after considerable research was confirmed in the finding that the church government as we have it, is founded on the principles revealed in the Writings. This is an excellent result and should have a stabilizing influence.” Pendleton is...
Dates: 1927-03-21

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-03-31

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton was pleased to see from Synnestvedt’s letter of March 25th that the Pittsburgh society meeting to go over the report of the Organization Committee yielded favorable results. He was, however, distressed to hear about the Boggess family. He writes, “What can we do? In such an affair one must, I think, exercise charity by regarding all possible extenuating circumstances. But this at best is but a...
Dates: 1927-03-31

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-04-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton is pleased that Synnestvedt plans to attend the 1928 London general assembly. He inquires whether the Pittsburgh society is willing and able to host a theological student over the summer, and if so, if Vincent Odhner would be acceptable. Pendleton writes about Odhner, “He is certainly a bright you, and during the past year has evinced quite a modesty of demeanor.” Names mentioned: Vincent Odhner

Dates: 1927-04-08

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-06-28

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees with Synnestvedt’s suggestion in his letter of June 7th that it would be ideal for theological candidates to spend a whole year assisting an assigned Pastor. Pendleton himself assisted Mr. Bostock for two years in the Immanuel Church, and he found this training to be very useful. Pendleton inquires whether Oct. 30th will be a satisfactory date for the Pittsburgh district assembly. The Toronto...
Dates: 1927-06-28

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1917-05-08

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs Odhner that his ordination into the second degree of the priesthood will take place on Sunday morning, June 24th. Odhner will need to provide his own blue stole. Karl (Alden) and Theo (Pitcairn) will be ordained into the first degree at the same time, although they will continue with certain courses at the Theological School next year. Names mentioned: Karl (Alden), Theodore (Pitcairn)

Dates: 1917-05-08

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima, 1922-02-23

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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton has received Lima’s letter of January 1st. Pendleton has consulted with Mr. Iungerich regarding Lima’s request for a list of the theological courses available in Bryn Athyn to aid with his studies. Iungerich will write to Lima shortly. Pendleton hopes Lima will have the opportunity to visit Bryn Athyn in the not-too-distant future. Names mentioned: Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich

Dates: 1922-02-23

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1920-10-04

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Carbon copy attached. Pendleton is glad Alden has come into contact with Mr. (Emil) Cronlund. Pendleton discusses the difficulties encountered in finding a place for Cronlund; The Kitchener and the Advent Church societies are not interested, and a smaller society like Erie could not provide enough financial support. The General Church treasury can not support paying the full exspense of...
Dates: 1920-10-04

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden, 1923-07-06

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Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton suggests that Alden recruit laymen from his society to help with the work, as has often been done in the Chuch in cases of necessity. Pendleton expresses why he does not want first year theological student Alan (Gill?) to participate in public worship; "My mind is clear as to the injurious effect of advancing the states of our theological students too fast. The...
Dates: 1923-07-06