General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-11-22
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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.
Despite financial difficulties, the Board of Directors has agreed that a greater teaching force is needed in Bryn Athyn to accommodate the growing schools. Pendleton suggested that Synnestvedt might relocate to Bryn Athyn to teach next September. The Academy Finance Association will need to appeal to the Church for funding, and so Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will state “what sum would be sufficient in order...
Dates:
1927-11-22
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1928-04-13
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of April 11th. Pendleton is sorry that his letter to the Toronto Society Secretary caused confusion. He clarifies that the Bishop must be informed if the Toronto Society would like to issue a call for a Pastor outside of the regular nominees. If the Society is unable to issue a call for any reason, the Bishop automatically becomes Pastor. The Bishop will then appoint an interim...
Dates:
1928-04-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner, 1932-07-30
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Typed by V.W.R. (Viola Wolcott Rennels).
Pendleton comments on Odhner’s review of Mrs. Block’s history of the Church. Regarding Odhner’s remarks on past articles written by Rev. Schreck in the New Church Life, Pendleton writes, “Our church policy has been one of non-repudiation, as you know; also of non-comment. You touch gracefully upon the matter; yet I feel that it will be taken as an indication of retreat, or at...
Dates:
1932-07-30
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1916-07-07
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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.”
Dates:
1916-07-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1918-03-14
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton encloses several letters which he thinks will explain themselves. Concerning evangelization, Pendleton writes, “I, of course, believe that all of our ministers employ only open and honorable means in their missionary endeavors. I take this so much for granted that I refuse to testify to it.” Pendleton suggests that Headsten may wish to submit a formal denial of the charges made by Convention's Rev. Axel...
Dates:
1918-03-14
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1918-04-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 29th. Pendleton agrees with Headsten that Mr. E.H. Alden is “one of the best of them [i.e. Convention]” but that “even he . . . faithfully adopts the Conventional attitude toward the Academy, that is, he, in the usual weak manner, evades the issue raised in my letter by neither affirming or denying. His dodging, to put it mildly, does not command respect, for it is...
Dates:
1918-04-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1918-05-24
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Headsten’s letter of May 9th and thanks him for forwarding Mr. E.H. Alden’s letter. Of the Convention Church, Pendleton writes, “It appears that the incident which gave rise to our recent correspondence is for the time at least closed, our opponent withdrawing from the field into which he himself advanced with something of a flourish of trumpets.” Pendleton was glad to hear that the Chicago and...
Dates:
1918-05-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1918-03-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA.
Pendleton has received Headsten’s answer to the charges made against him (Headsten) by Mr. (E.H.) Alden of the Convention Church regarding Headsten’s missionary activities. Pendleton believes Convention’s inquiry has “stirred up more than they expected.” Pendleton thinks that perhaps this attack on Headsten’s work is part of a “general assault upon our missionary work.” Convention is also displeased with Mr. (Fred)...
Dates:
1918-03-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist , 1914-02-12
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Rosenquist’s letter with news of the Gothenburg society was forwarded to Pendleton in Bryn Athyn, where he (Pendleton) and his family have recently relocated to assist the Bishop. Pendleton has been given charge of the Bishop’s correspondence and oversight of the European societies, so Rosenquist may consider this letter the Bishop’s reply. Referring to Rosenquist’s account of his brief conversion to the...
Dates:
1914-02-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist , 1914-07-22
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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...
Dates:
1914-07-22