Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton advises Iungerich that it is important not to confuse District Assemblies with society meetings. Pendleton recommends that pastoral reports of district activities be presented at assemblies rather than society meetings. It may be necessary for Pendleton to appoint a Bishop’s representative for the next assembly, but it is too early to say. The Bishop should administer the sacraments to the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses Henry Heinrich; Heinrichs is discouraged with the situation in Denver and doubtful about its future. He is anxious for any opportunity to come into contact with other General Church societies. Pendleton hopes to be able to provide financial aid for Heinrichs to attend the mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn. Theodore (Pitcairn) recently discovered a small sum of unallocated money which he...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Iungerich’s last letter and thanks him for agreeing to take in Miss (Angella) Bergstrom next year so that she may teach at the Pittsburgh School. Pendleton was glad to hear that Iungerich’s son, Stevan, has been improving after the removal of his infected tonsils. Pendleton hopes Stevan will attend the Academy in Bryn Athyn next year. As a result of the Depression, the Academy...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the Consistory found Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 10th very interesting. The members found Iungerich’s brief for his proposed paper very engaging. Mr. Pfeiffer plans to visit Bryn Athyn soon, and Pendleton has heard that he hopes to meet individually with the clergy “in order to impart to [them] the higher light.” Pendleton is looking forward to the approaching midyear meetings and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.Pendleton acknowledges Iungerich’s letter of Dec. 15th containing an outline for the paper he will deliver at the open meeting of the ministers’ council. Mr. Pfeiffer is visiting Bryn Athyn and has been making a favorable impression with his humility and the way in which he argues his ideas. Pendleton has not truly spoken to him yet as they have only seen each other at social functions. Regarding...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Likely referring to the recent Ministers’ Council meetings, at which Ernst Pfeiffer was present, Pendleton writes, “The situation was a difficult one. To say too little would have been a weakness, and too much would certainly have been a misfortune. Time always brings a regret, and the light of wisdom is most often seen after the event. However, I have no apology to make.” Pendleton informs Iungerich...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton states that Iungerich would probably find an argument with Theo (Pitcairn) very intriguing. He writes that there has not yet been an open break in the Church away from Pfeiffer and his followers. He has just returned from meetings in Toronto and Kitchener where the "Pfeiffer doctrines" were discussed. As far as he could discern, Pfeiffer’s ideas were not looked upon favorably. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 21st and 27th. Pendleton has never heard of a pastor delegating the authority to perform the betrothal ceremony to a layman, and he does not advise doing so. In cases where a greater interval is not possible between ceremonies, he recommends that the pastor betroth the couple immediately preceding marriage. As per Iungerich’s suggestion, Pendleton read...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received a copy of Iungerich’s letter to Mr. Bjorck. Pendleton reports that there has been significant criticism against Bjorck in Bryn Athyn after he publicized private letters between himself, Will Caldwell, and Pendleton without consent or permission. Even those who are intrigued by Bjork’s doctrinal ideas have spoken to Pendleton of their disapproval of Bjorck’s actions. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for not responding to Iungerich sooner. He expresses his hope that the “David matter” has simmered down, and he explains that the “Hague controversy” has entered a new phase. Bishop DeCharms’ trip to South African has been called off due to a lack of funds. Pendleton asks if the dates Sept. 28-30 will suffice for the Pittsburgh Assembly next fall. Names mentioned: Bishop (George)...