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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs David that Bishop DeCharms will attend the Ontario Assembly this year instead of Pendleton. David should communicate with DeCharms regarding details. The chosen date is satisfactory.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of Sept. 8th. Pendleton will do what he can to help with David’s problem and will start by laying David’s letter before the Consistory and the Executive Committee. The London Assembly was successful, and Pendleton was sorry David could not attend.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Wyoming, OH, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Reuter’s letter. He looks forward to hearing the results of Reuter’s missionary undertaking. There has recently been discussion regarding the position of assistant pastor of the Pittsburgh Society; Pendleton writes, “As you suggest, the Assembly will afford an occasion for a talk, and perhaps a decision can then be arrived at between those of us who are most nearly concerned,...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Brown that the General Church will contribute $200 toward traveling expenses if Brown is able to attend the 1928 General Church Assembly in London.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that the enclosed letter from Mr. Morgan will explain itself. Regarding the letter, he comments, “All who are in sympathy with the General Church ought to be united for the sake of the great work that lies before us.” He places the matter in Morse’s hands. Pendleton informs Morse that there will be a General Assembly in Bryn Athyn in June, at which time a new Bishop will be selected. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letter of April 19th. Pendleton reports that, although it first appeared attendance would be low, the recent General Assembly in Bryn Athyn had a record turnout of about 230 guests and resulted in a general feeling of unity and encouragement for the future. The questions which have been disturbing the Church were addressed, and a policy regarding them was presented and accepted....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s letters of January 16th and February 20th with enclosed annual report and photographs. Pendleton especially enjoys the photograph showing Morse’s ecclesiastical outfit, and he informs Morse that he has placed the photographs in the Library collection for preservation. Pendleton congratulates Morse and the Sydney Society for severing ties with the Government as they will now be free to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton advises Morse on General Church customs relating to conducting services in the absence of an ordained minister. He writes, “It has been our custom for many years standing to have some steady minded layman lead in worship in case the minister for any reason cannot serve. The use in question is regarded as more important than the order. Some formal distinctions, however, may well be made. One we have...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his greetings to the General Assembly in Kitchener were delivered and heartily received. An account of the successful Assembly will shortly be published in the Life. Pendleton is preparing to depart for the seashore for five weeks’ rest. He will return to Bryn Athyn for school opening in September.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his letter of December 30th with enclosed annual reports arrived in time to be presented at the mid-year meetings. These meetings were highly successful, and the Joint Council approved the calling of the next General Assembly in London. Pendleton’s secretary, Miss Freda Pendleton, has been out sick, but Pendleton will inform her of Morse’s request for more blank report forms when she...