Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s letters of May 9th, 15th, and 27th. The membership applications and records of baptism have been received, and Pendleton thinks the growth of the Stockholm Society must be a cause of rejoicing for the original circle of Academicians. Pendleton thinks the Society has Providence on their side, and he hopes that they will be able to establish a New Church School soon. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Boef wants to hold an assembly-like gathering for General Church members in California on June 19th. Pendleton discusses the difference between an Assembly and a society meeting; An Assembly is a meeting of the whole or a section of the Church with the Bishop or his representative, whereas a Society meeting occurs under the immediate supervision of the pastor. Pendleton appoints Boef as his representative for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton looks forward to reading an account of the Los Angeles Assembly when it is published in the Life. Pendleton briefly updates Boef on developments in the Hague controversy; Bishop DeCharms has recently visited the Hague and reports that Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer will not compromise because “he sees absolute truth which cannot be changed to all eternity.” Pendleton assures Boef that the men in Bryn Athyn are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton is pleased to hear that Boef’s health has been improving. Pendleton has been working in cooperation with the pastors of the Bryn Athyn Society on the liturgy, and he would appreciate any suggestions that Boef may have. Discussing confirmation, Pendleton writes that it is not necessary for Church membership, especially if one was baptized as a rational and responsible adult. Pendleton tells Boef that...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. In answer to Boef’s question, Pendleton writes that “a visit in passing to any New Churchmen is always in order.” Boef did the proper thing in writing to Mr. Waelchli. Pendleton hopes Boef will be able to attend the upcoming General Assembly; If the good weather holds, construction on the new Assembly hall should be finished in time.

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of March 20th. Heinrichs and his wife, Ruona, have requested to spend the coming summer in Kitchener, ON, so that Heinrichs may study and Ruona may spend time with her family and friends there. Heinrichs usually travels to the Northwest over the summer, but now Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich will be sent instead. Pendleton asks that Heinrichs contact Iungerich about the people he...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton informs Heinrichs that the General Church will contribute $350 toward his traveling expenses if he is able to attend the 1928 London Assembly.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton is pleased that Heinrichs will accept the Church’s offer of financial assistance to attend the 1928 London Assembly. Pendleton trusts that Heinrichs will have a successful trip to the West and Northwest over the summer. Pendleton hopes Mrs. (Carrie Davenport) Howland’s health will improve so that she may return to the Denver Society where her presence is needed.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. In reply to Heinrichs’ letter of March 2nd, Pendleton writes that it will not be necessary for Heinrichs to make his usual trip to the Northwest this summer as his trip to London for the Assembly will take him away from his congregation for long enough. Pendleton is encouraged by the improvement of the situation in the Denver Society as exemplified by the addition of a new member. Pendleton thinks Heinrichs was...