General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1919-10-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s application, and he officially receives him into the second degree of the priesthood of the General Church. Through this action, Ottley is also recognized as a member of the General Church Council of the Clergy.
Dates:
1919-10-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley, 1919-10-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England.
Pendleton received Ottley’s and Tilson’s applications to the General Church priesthood just as the Assembly activities were opening. Everyone was pleased with this development; Pendleton comments, “All believers in the Divine Authority should form a common brotherhood throughout the world; no personal difficulties should be allowed to stand in the way.” Pendleton will write more to Ottley at a later time when he...
Dates:
1919-10-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1915-11-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton writes that it was a pleasure to hear from Baeckström about the Stockholm Circle; It is hard for Pendleton to realize that Alfred Stroh is no longer a central figure there. Pendleton would like to visit Sweden again, but does not think it will be possible until the war is over. Pendleton writes about life in Bryn Athyn; The internal strife is not as bad as it was, but there are still many difficulties....
Dates:
1915-11-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-02-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...
Dates:
1916-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1916-07-07
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of March 25th and report of May 5th. The General Assembly in Bryn Athyn was very successful; There was a larger attendance than ever before (230 guests), and there was a sense of unity and hope for the future. Pendleton believes the tensions in the Church are easing a bit; "The questions that have recently disturbed the Church were brought as near to a solution as we...
Dates:
1916-07-07
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1922-05-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of Apr. 24th; Mr. Acton will write something in memory of Mr. (Alfred) Stroh for the Life, drawing from Baeckstrom’s information about the funeral and from a letter by Mrs. Stroh to Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton. The applications for General Church membership have been received, and Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom will now probably need to find a larger room for holding...
Dates:
1922-05-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1922-07-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter of June 16th. Pendleton agrees with Baeckstrom that the slanders about the Church which have been circulating in Sweden do not merit a response; Public replies are rarely effective because those who want to believe the slanders will believe them anyway, and those who do not want to believe them wont. Pendleton has not been able to read this most recent attack yet, but...
Dates:
1922-07-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1923-12-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letter and report of Dec. 5th. Pendleton notes Baeckstrom’s point about the decline of interest in spiritual mysteries in Sweden over the last few years. Pendleton believes this was to be expected after the end of the war, now that life is getting back to normal. Pendleton foresees the slow and steady growth of the Stockholm Society in the future. Pendleton and his wife...
Dates:
1923-12-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1931-07-28
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters, with enclosed membership applications, of June 2nd and 26th. Rune Boyesen’s application has been processed; Pendleton is very pleased to have a son of Josef Boyesen join the Church. Pendleton thinks Baeckstrom’s decision regarding Ebba Christiernsson was wise given the circumstances, and he is happy to hear that Mr. Smart’s health is improving. Bishop De Charms will...
Dates:
1931-07-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström, 1931-11-24
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden.
Pendleton has received Baeckstrom’s letter of Oct. 30th. Pendleton hopes that Baeckstrom’s trip to Copenhagen will not alarm their Conference Church friends. Conference has cut off the General Church from Mr. Anderson in Spain by turning him against the General Church, but Pendleton hopes Baeckstrom will continue to travel wherever he feels called in service of the Church. Both the Academy and the General Church...
Dates:
1931-11-24