General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1926-10-29
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton is interested in Bjorck’s account of his visit to Sweden and England, especially his impressions of Mr. Baeckstrom’s work in Sweden, Baeckstrom having been the first to establish any kind of permanent New Church society in Stockholm. Pendleton is happy to hear Bjorck’s report of the Colchester Assembly, particularly in view of the recent disturbances which resulted in the dissolution of the Peckham...
Dates:
1926-10-29
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1928-11-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton is interested in the potential of Bjorck’s wife’s nephew training for the ministry; If he decides he is interested, a theological class will start next year with two young men about his age. Pendleton is grieved to hear that nothing can be done for Bjorck’s leg, but he is happy that Bjorck may move back to England. Pendleton has not yet had a chance to speak to Mr. (Theodore) Pitcairn about his...
Dates:
1928-11-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1925-01-09
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Dec. 10th with enclosed photos. With Bjorck leaving for Spain and Mr. Ottley’s death, the Church in England is “sadly depleted”; Mr. Tilson and Mr. Gyllenhaal have both been affected by the change. In Bryn Athyn, George DeCharms has been ill for the past two months. He hopes to travel to Florida soon and stay for the rest of the winter to restore his health. The...
Dates:
1925-01-09
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1922-06-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Bath, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Bjorck’s letter of June 5th which he put off answering until the Executive Committee could meet. Pendleton thinks that Mr. Alden has by now informed Bjorck of the Committee’s decision; In an effort to reduce expenses, they have proposed that the Church members in England should provide the money which the Church previously paid Bjorck. Pendleton notes with interest Bjorck’s idea for a publication...
Dates:
1922-06-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alfred Acton, 1927-03-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Alfred Acton, informing Acton that the General Church will contribte $200 towards his travel expenses if he is able to attend the 1928 General Assembly in London.
Dates:
1927-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Andrew Czerny, 1917-05-05
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Andrew Czerny in London, England.
Pendleton has received Czerny’s letter of March 10th. He is happy to hear that the controversy which has been disturbing the Church for years is no longer active in Colchester or London; In Bryn Athyn, the pervious center of the disturbance, they now refer to it as a thing of the past. Pendleton believes the present duty of the Church is to hold together through the war. Pendleton reports that 18 young men from Bryn...
Dates:
1917-05-05
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Andrew Czerny, 1914-06-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Andrew Czerny in London, England.
The Bishop (W.F. Pendleton) has found it necessary to turn over much of his work to N.D. Pendleton, so N.D. Pendleton is answering Czerny’s letter to the Bishop. Czerny has been dealing with disturbances in the London society, and Pendleton reports that there is unrest in other church societies as well over the question of the state and condition of life after death. While the Bishop sees this as an important topic,...
Dates:
1914-06-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1930-07-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton agrees with Iungerich’s criticism of Pfeiffer’s doctrinal ideas regarding mediate and immediate influx. Pendleton reports on the contents of his letter to Theodore Pitcairn; He has told Pitcairn that there may be hope of reconciliation if the Hague changes their stance. As things are now, Pendleton believes the Hague’s current position will eventually lead to their withdrawal from the General...
Dates:
1930-07-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1933-12-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton writes that while there is no spiritual reason to prohibit serving wine at Church suppers, there is the matter of expense. In addition, he thinks it may be wise not to be too aggressive in taking advantage of the recent repeal of the 18th amendment. Pendletons suspects that the customs regarding alcohol in the General Church will slowly revert to their old ways once the finances increase....
Dates:
1933-12-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich, 1934-02-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Pendleton discusses administration of Church societies. He writes that it is generally proper for General Church societies to align with their parent organization (i.e., the General Church), but that he recognizes the need for differences according to the size and uses of individual societies. However, he adds that societies should be cautious in adopting anything new to the General Church. Pendleton...
Dates:
1934-02-21