Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton was relieved to learn from Mrs. Tilson that Mr. Tilson’s operation was successful. He hopes the operation will ease Tilson’s suffering and allow him to serve the Church for many years to come. Pendleton directs Tilson to the Life periodical for an account of the Cathedral dedication which took place in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds it difficult to describe the “greatness” of the occasion, and he hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton invites Tilson and Mr. Ottley to Bryn Athyn for an International Church Council in June. Pendleton explains the impetus behind this international Council; He writes, “I am profoundly convinced that the need of the Academy movement is as great now as it has ever been, and that the success of this movement throughout the world will largely depend upon the leaders of it seeing eye to eye, both with regard...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is currently busy preparing for the upcoming district assemblies in Philadelphia and Canada, but he wishes to acknowledge receipt of Tilson’s letters of March 3rd and 20th. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Tilson and Mr. Ottley in the United States, and he hopes conditions will change to allow Mrs. Tilson to accompany them as well. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s suggestion that this meeting be delayed...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton neglected to inform Tilson in his last letter that Mr. Alden will supply him with any parts of the Liturgy he might want; Tilson should send Alden a statement of what he would like to have. Mr. Gyllenhaal has written Pendleton two long letters regarding his proposal to combine the Burton Road and Peckham Rye societies. To date, only several of the leading men of the Peckham Rye society have considered...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Feb. 8th. Plans have now been finalized for Pendleton’s upcoming Europe trip; He will travel in the company of Ora (Pendleton), Raymond Pitcairn, and the misses Creda and Winfrey Glenn. They will most likely stop in France first before traveling to London for the British Assembly in August. After the Assembly, Pendleton anticipates continuing on to visit New Church centers...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has been in communication with Mr. Gyllenhaal regarding the itinerary of his European trip; He will arrive in London on July 28th for the British Assembly, remaining for two weeks, and will then return to London in mid-September for a month’s stay. Pendleton asks Tilson and Gyllenhaal to arrange his episcopal engagements in London. He anticipates that they will need to hold several conferences after the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton informs Tilson that he will not be able to attend the upcoming British Assembly. He therefore appoints Tilson president of the Assembly and asks if he will act as celebrant in administering Holy Supper to the congregation. He suggests Tilson ask Mr. Gyllenhaal and Mr. Bjorck to assist with Holy Supper. Pendleton has just received news from Gyllenhaal that Bjorck has been in a serious accident. He hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has enjoyed reading Tilson’s letter of April 11th. He is pleased that Tilson has agreed to act as president and celebrant at the upcoming British Assembly. He comments, “I cannot but feel that the Lord will prosper your meetings, for we take it as of His will that the General Church must continue to serve the great spiritual use for which the Academy was founded, a use which is central to the welfare of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton appreciated Tilson’s letter of August 10th with enclosed address and news of the 17th British Assembly. He congratulates Tilson on the success of the assembly and comments, “As you know, I am not unaware of the difficulties involved in the state of the Church in England, and especially those which confront you and Mr. Gyllenhaal in your endeavor to bring about a united General Church.” Pendleton also...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton presented Tilson’s appeal for funding to the Academy Board of Directors, and they have awarded Tilson a gift of $450 from the Glanville Bequest. Pendleton leaves it to Tilson and his pastoral council to decide how best to use the gift. Pendleton thanks Tilson for sending news of the Church in England following the Assembly and Dedication. Pendleton hopes the new church building in Colchester will...