General Church of the New Jerusalem
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef, 1931-04-03
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Feb. 16th. Pendleton thinks Boef will have received word by now from Mr. Hyatt about the financial aid granted by the General Church; Boef should now be in a position to undertake his new pastoral duties. Pendleton discusses the General Church view on the Writings; The Church holds that they are divine truths, “continuous from the Lord, and that as such they contain all...
Dates:
1931-04-03
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef, 1933-11-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Oct. 28 with enclosed membership application of Dr. Cecilia Reiche. Pendleton writes that there should be no restrictions on General Church members approaching members of any other Church body, yet Convention has passed severe restrictions on its relation to the General Church. Pendleton reports that Boef’s wife, Virginia, has enjoyed her stay in Bryn Athyn but is now on...
Dates:
1933-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1923-09-20
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs’ letter of August 30th. Pendleton writes that it is customary and useful for visiting ministers to send in reports of their trips. Pendleton explains that the Confession of Faith is a confirmation of baptism, and as such, “may therefore with propriety be performed by a minister of the first degree.” Pendleton writes that Heinrichs was not out of order, for he has been authorized to...
Dates:
1923-09-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs, 1924-10-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA.
Pendleton received Heinrichs’ letter of Oct. 7th while in Chicago for the Assembly; Unfortunately, it was too late to make plans to visit the Denver Society. Pendleton was sorry to learn from Heinrichs’ letter of the “state of personal criticism” in the Denver Society. Pendleton writes that this state affects every society to a greater or lesser degree. He advises “a constant exercise of patience and tact, and on...
Dates:
1924-10-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-05-02
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of April 7th with enclosed General Church membership applications. Pendleton notes that there are no baptism records for several of the applicants, and he informs Leonardos that the General Church cannot accept the applications of unbaptized members. Pendleton writes that the General Church will recognize the baptisms which have already taken place in Rio, and he...
Dates:
1921-05-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-11-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton formally authorizes Leonardos to preach and to perform the sacraments of baptism, holy supper, and marriage under the auspices of the General Church. This authorization is granted on the understanding that Leonardos is a candidate for the General Church priesthood and will be ordained at the first available opportunity. Certificates of authorization have also been sent to Sr. Joao de Mendonca Lima...
Dates:
1921-11-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-11-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Upon returning from a successful trip to Europe, including visits to the General Church societies in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Sweden, Pendleton received Leonardos’ letter of June 1st. Pendleton enjoyed reading Mr. Iungerich’s account of his trip to Rio over the summer for the purpose of helping the society there organize itself as part of the General Church. Pendleton has read a translation of...
Dates:
1921-11-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1927-03-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of February 22nd. Pendleton informs Leonardos that the General Church plans to call a General Assembly in London in the summer of 1928. Pendleton hopes this occasion will demonstrate that the General Church is “not a natural body, but that it is a spiritual organization, competent to receive members from any country and of any race.” Both Rev. R. J. Tilson and Rev....
Dates:
1927-03-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1932-02-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton received Leonardos’ last letter and report of the Rio Society in time for the annual mid-year meetings. Pendleton reports that two full sessions of the ministers’ meetings were devoted to the “State of the Church,” specifically the question of “mixed marriages” within the Church. Pendleton emphasized the responsibility of ministers in performing the marriage ceremony, especially in cases where the...
Dates:
1932-02-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt, 1927-11-22
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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