Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that the Academy has never liked the term “Swedenborgian”; He suggests that it would be appropriated to put “The New Church founded on the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg” on a sign board instead. Pendleton reports that no Consistory meeting has been scheduled yet because people are tired of attending meetings. Pendleton was happy to hear that Gyllenhaal’s wife, Agnes, and daughter, Zoe, are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton notes the decision of the Toronto Society in reference to a teacher for their school, and he wonders if this means Sylvia (Pemberton?) will still come to the Academy to study. Pendleton hopes to attend the Toronto Assembly next fall. Pendleton agrees that he and Gyllenhaal should arrange a meeting to help Gyllenhaal prepare a statement of the order and organization of the Olivet Church. Mrs. (Viola)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of Nov. 8th with enclosed membership application for Ernest Zorn. Pendleton approves of Gyllenhaal’s insistence on baptism into the General Church as a requirement for admission to the Toronto Society school. Pendleton is happy to hear that Church attendance in Toronto has increased. Theodore (Pitcairn) arrived back in Bryn Athyn with his family; Pendleton had a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton thanks Gyllenhaal for agreeing to deliver the open meeting address. Mr. Pfeiffer will not attend the meeting, but Mr. Bjorck will be there. Pendleton hears that Don Gladish is now in Montreal, and he hopes that Gyllenhaal has been in contact with him. Names mentioned: Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer, Mr. (Albert) Bjorck, Don Gladish

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Miss Jennie Gaskill would like to accept Gyllenhaal’s offer to teach in the Toronto Society school for a year. She has also inquired of Mr. Morse about the teaching position which opened in the Sydney school when Miss White left to get married. Pendleton has received word from Dr. Iungerich that Morel Leonard has extended his activities to Pittsburgh. As far as Pendleton is aware, Mr. Bjorck did not inform...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Ashokan, NY, USA. Care of Mr. Raymond Pitcairn. Original enclosures: Letter to Bishop Pendleton from Theodore Pitcairn dated June 30th, 1930 and Bishop Pendleton’s reply dated July 19th, 1930. Pendleton writes that he has been placed in a difficult position by Theodore Pitcairn’s request that Pendleton chose whether he returns to work in Bryn Athyn or not. Pendleton feels that if he tells Pitcairn to return, it will be an...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Stockholm, Sweden. Care of Rev. Gustaf Baeckstrom. Pendleton acknowledges DeCharms’ letter from Brussels. Pendleton believes DeCharms did everything possible under the circumstances, and now the matter should be left to rest. Pendleton wonders if DeCharms is on his way to Paris to see Theo (Pitcairn). Pendleton updates DeCharms on life in Bryn Athyn; The weather has been hot, Karl Alden has been engaged in missionary work, Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton apologizes for not writing sooner; They have had a very busy year in Bryn Athyn. The Ministers’ Meetings were consumed this year by Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer and his followers with the new teachings that they have been espousing for the last two or three years. A compilation of critical minsters’ papers, with responses in defense of the new teachings by Pfeiffer and Theodore Pitcairn, will be published in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom’s previous letter with enclosed applications for General Church membership and records of baptism; Jönköping appears to be “a veritable treasure-trove” for the Church. Bishop Tilson has told Pendleton that Baeckstrom’s visit to the British Assembly was enjoyable. Mr. (Albert) Bjork read a paper in defense of “The Hague doctrines” at the Assembly, and he has also written a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hendrik W. Boef in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Boef’s letter of Feb. 16th. Pendleton thinks Boef will have received word by now from Mr. Hyatt about the financial aid granted by the General Church; Boef should now be in a position to undertake his new pastoral duties. Pendleton discusses the General Church view on the Writings; The Church holds that they are divine truths, “continuous from the Lord, and that as such they contain all...