Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters to him of August 4th and 14th and to the Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) of July 25th. He is pleased to hear that Waelchli’s work in the Canadian Northwest is going so well and that the Church has been gaining so many new followers. He comments, “Our opponents say that wherever we go we divide the Church. That is at times the appearance, but what they do not realize, or rather...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton apologies for being a poor correspondent this summer; He has just returned from an extended trip. He has called a meeting of the General Council to determine what time the Joint Council meeting will be held in the fall. Pendleton will propose that they hold the Joint Council meeting in connection with the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn which will take place immediately after Thanksgiving. Waelchli’s...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton thanks Waelchli for his letter of Dec. 15th. Pendleton will arrive in Berlin on the afternoon train from Toronto on Dec. 30th. Pendleton will decide later whether to stay overnight or simply pass through.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of January 16th and 17th. He returns Klippenstein’s letter to Waelchli and thanks Waelchli for letting him borrow it. Pendleton was touched by Klippenstein’s description of his life in Bryn Athyn and will set up a meeting with Klippenstein as Waelchli suggests. Pendleton was glad to learn from Waelchli’s letter that the trouble in Rosthern was not as serious as initially...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Handwritten note indicates this letter was read to the Consistory May 12th, 1916. Pendleton informs Waelchli that he has just written to Hugo (Odhner), advising him not to have his ordination at the upcoming Assembly if he does not feel ready. He wants Hugo left in freedom to make the decision for himself. Pendleton feels strongly that the reasons for ordaining a minister should relate to his internal state and not...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the midyear meetings of the Consistory, Council of the Clergy, and Executive Committee will begin on February 5th. It has also been proposed that the District Assembly be held during this time. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of December 7th expressing his preferences regarding his relocation. He has not been able to present it to the Consistory yet as their...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton plans to hold District Assemblies in Pittsburgh on October 10th, in Glenview on the 17th, and in Chicago on the 24th. He would like to coordinate with Waelchli to hold an Assembly in Cincinnati, either on his way to or from Chicago. Pendleton hopes to have plans finalized before he leaves for his vacation in August.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has plans to visit Pittsburgh, Glenview, and Chicago in October for their District Assemblies. He would like to stop by Cincinnati, and he offers Waelchli two potential times he could visit. In Bryn Athyn, the Academy opened with record attendance. They have a total of 225 pupils with 45 boys in the dormitory and 7 in the Inn Annex, the former Moir house. Pendleton takes this increase in numbers as...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the Ministers’ meetings will be held June 21st to 26th. Pendleton does not think it will be necessary for him to formally notify the Denver Society of Waelchli’s visit, though he is willing to do so if Waelchli thinks this is best. Pendleton lays out his upcoming travel plans. He will hold a local assembly in New York on May 11th and go from there to Kitchener for the District...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. After receiving several letters from Europe upon his return from the Ontario Assembly, Pendleton has decided to prolong his upcoming trip to Europe. The Consistory has asked Mr. Doering to act as the Bishop’s representative at the upcoming fall assemblies. He will go to Pittsburgh and Glenview, and may also preside at Toronto and Cincinnati as well. Names mentioned: Mr. (Charles) Doering