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 reports that at the last Executive Committee meeting, money was set aside for Heinrichs’ traveling expenses from Denver to Bryn Athyn for the February meetings. At these meetings, Pendleton will ordain Heinrichs into the second degree of the priesthood; Heinrich will need a blue stole and a written statement of purpose and faith for this occasion. The Executive Committee also granted Heinrich an...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of April 14th and was glad to hear that the situation in Denver has become more encouraging. Pendleton hopes that Heinrichs will inspire interest in New Church education during his trip to the Northwest over the summer; The trip will be well worth while if Heinrichs can convince some of the young people to attend school in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton is busy preparing for the end...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton would like to add Washington and Oregon to Heinrichs’ Northwest trip this summer. Heinrichs should write to Mr. (Fred) Waelchli for further information and advice. Heinrichs should communicate with Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt regarding travel expenses etc.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ letter of May 24th. Pendleton explains that Mr. (Hendrick) Boef is being sent to minister to the Los Angeles group because he is a single, unmarried man who will cost the Church relatively little to support. It is hoped that Boef will build up the Church is Los Angeles through missionary work, but right now they do not have the ability to support a minister on their own. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs letter of Nov. 11th. Pendleton was pleased to hear that, aside from a disappointment at Sunny Slope, Heinrichs’ trip to the Canadian West was successful. He hopes Heinrichs will be willing to go again in the future. Regarding Heinrichs’ insufficient support, Pendleton notes with interest Heinrichs’ suggested alternative; Pendleton will bring it up for discussion at the next Executive...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton was glad to read in Heinrichs’ letter of March 10th that he was pleased with the decision of the Executive Committee regarding his financial support. Pendleton asks that Heinrichs arrange to make his usual episcopal trip to the Northwest during the summer. Pendleton has heard there may be some potential for Church growth in the Peace River area of Canada, and he would like Heinrichs to include it in his...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ report of his episcopal trip to the Northwest and is especially interested in what Heinrichs writes about Peace River; Although they probably cannot form a “close group” there currently, there appears to be potential for the future. For now, Pendleton would like Heinrichs to incorporate Peace River as a regular stop in his annual Northwest trip. Pendleton was glad to hear that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton has been interested to learn of the work being done by Rev. Lima in the capital of Parana, Brazil, where he has been gathering a small circle of New Church followers. Pendleton regrets that he was not able to meet with Leonardos’ son, Dr. Othon, while he was in Bryn Athyn, but he hopes Othon will stop by Bryn Athyn again before his departure. Pendleton reports that they are beginning preparations in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s last letter. He apologizes for not being a better correspondent. In answer to Synnestvedt’s question regarding tableaux services, Pendleton writes, “My brother introduced that custom here in Bryn Athyn for a number of years, and his dignity and presence made a success where I fear another man might fail. My own inclination is in the other direction. It seems to me well to...