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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. On the subject of “passing the plate” in church, Pendleton writes, “[it] is not only contrary to our custom, but is repugnant to our ecclesiastical taste.” Pendleton finds the reasons given for introducing it on special occasions to be inadequate.

Scope and Contents 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....

Scope and Contents 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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that both the General Church and the Academy are under severe financial strain. Hubert (Hyatt) will write to Iungerich about the timing of the payments he (Iungerich) will be receiving for ministering to the New Church circle in France. Pendleton has endorsed Iungerich’s clerical application and encloses it with this letter. Names mentioned: Hubert (Hyatt)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Consistory has enjoyed reading Iungerich’s letters from Paris. Pendleton writes that the Denver Society has finally collapsed following several recent deaths and families moving away. The Pastor, Henry (Heinrichs), has resigned and will move to Kitchener to pursue secular work. Miss Hager will support Heinrichs financially, and the General Church will also continue to pay...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton encloses two letters from Mr. and Mrs. Allard which have been translated from French by Iungerich’s mother (Regina Hanau Iungerich) and sister (Solange Iungerich Howard). Mrs. Allard has apparently had a vision in which she saw the words “Go and Teach” written in gold and heard a voice command “Rise and go to your house work.” Pendleton assumes the Allards are or have been part of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Spring meetings in Bryn Athyn have successfully concluded with the ordination of Dr. (Alfred) Acton into the episcopal degree of the priesthood. Pendleton relays the latest in a series of letters he has exchanged with Mr. Bjorck. Bjorck argues that his letter to Bishop DeCharms does not constitute an attack upon the Church as he merely pointed out things in the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letter of April 16th. Pendleton continues to relay the latest in a series of letters exchanged between himself and Albert Bjorck. In this exchange, Bjorck argues, “The disturbance existing in the Church is caused by the uncharitable misrepresentation of the Hague position persisted in for years.” Bjorck accuses Iungerich of falsely representing the Hague...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter of December 14th and discusses the very successful mid-year meetings. The Joint Council agreed that the next Assembly take place in London. Pendleton hopes it will be planned for the summer of 1928, but some in London prefer 1929. Describing the meetings, Pendleton writes, "the indication of unity and fraternal feeling was so marked that some one expressed the thought...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton acknowledges Acton's letter and Annual Report of June 15th. Pendleton understands Acton's struggle with his society's "apparent indifference to spiritual instruction." This is a common problem which requires patience and consistent effort. Pendleton had assumed Acton had his own Council, but since he does not, Pendleton recommends Acton wait to appoint one until after his upcoming ordination into...