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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, 1928-04-30
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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 letters of March 25th and April 14th with enclosed letter from Mr. Andersen to Bjorck. Pendleton is not surprised about Anderson’s attitude: How could they expect him to fully understand the General Church view on the Writings when he has done most of his study by himself? However, Pendleton thinks some of Anderson’s present attitude towards the General Church may be...
Dates:
1928-04-30
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, 1930-06-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England.
The Bryn Athyn Assembly has just ended. Pendleton reports that a variety of views were expressed in the papers read, and while the Church remains unified, he believes that there are “indications on the horizon that we may be approaching a period of temptations.” Pendleton then discusses the Hague position at length. In a discussion with Theodore Pitcairn, Pitcairn admitted to Pendleton that the...
Dates:
1930-06-24
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1932-02-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England.
Pendleton has received Bjorck’s reports and letter of Dec. 31st. The Mid-year meetings have just ended. The Ministers’ Meetings where devoted to the subject of the state of the Church and the responsibility of priests when marrying those of different religions. Pendleton raised the question because he feels that the minister has a very definite responsibility in that situation, and he sensed a growing...
Dates:
1932-02-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1936-02-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Handwritten letter in pencil from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck.
Pendleton has received the copy of Bjorck’s letter to Bishop DeCharms that Bjorck forwarded to him. Pendleton considers the letter an open attack upon the General Church, which indicates Bjorck’s separation from the Church. If this was not his intention, Pendleton asks that he recall all the copies of the letter he sent out. Pendleton writes, “The question between us now is not a difference of doctrinal interpretation,...
Dates:
1936-02-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1920-05-06
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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 March 26th. Pendleton writes that it gives him great pleasure to receive Bjorck into the Priesthood of the General Church; Bjorck’s name will be added to the list of ministers. Bjork’s report of Mr. Pulsford coincides with what Pendleton has heard from other sources; Pendleton is interested as he believes, “The spread of sound views in the Church is the only hope for the revival...
Dates:
1920-05-06
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck, 1927-05-06
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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 April 4th with an enclosed letter from Mr. Anderson of Valencia. Pendleton discusses the prospects of the New Church in Spain. Pendleton would like to support Anderson’s work; They will send him a copy of the General Church liturgy and help him where possible. Pendleton reports that they now have a student in Theological School whose native language is Spanish. It is...
Dates:
1927-05-06
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