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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of May 16th. Pendleton discusses the difficulties the Church has been facing trying to find teachers for society schools this year. Pendleton hopes Odhner will be able to find a teacher for the Kitchener society school, and he commits to doing everything within his power to help. Pendleton read with interest what Odhner wrote regarding the Young People’s Club and their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton found Odhner’s last letter regarding the Durban Society and the New Church movement amongst the Zulu people to be very interesting. Pendleton thinks perhaps the church work with the Zulu people shows more promise than previous work done with the Basuto people. Pendleton has heard a rumor, which he hopes is true, that Nolly and Joan Braby will be traveling from South Africa to Bryn Athyn with Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton thanks Odhner for his confidential communication regarding an issue in the Toronto Society over use of the High School auditorium. Pendleton heard the other side of the story from George Schnarr while he was in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton has still not heard from Mr. David about whether the Kitchener Society will be able to host the next General Assembly, and he requests that Odhner inform him if he hears any additional news on this...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton was glad to learn that the Toronto Society is in favor of having a student come and assist Odhner over the summer. Pendleton will seek approval for this action from the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Pendleton has read and approves of the missionary leaflet which Odhner has written. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from Mr. Evans. He believes Mr. Evans is a good New Churchman, and he that he may...