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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s financial report, marking ten years since the creation of the First Dutch Society in Holland. Pendleton is pleased with the reported increase in membership over the last year, despite recent controversy within the Church. Pendleton hopes that, when the controversy dies down, Pfeiffer will be able to return his focus to missionary work.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton forwards Pfeiffer a copy of a letter he wrote to Miss Helderman in response to a recent communication from her. In the letter, Pendleton reassures Helderman that the General Church supports her action to withdraw from Pfeiffer on the grounds that he is no longer preaching General Church doctrine; The majority of members in the U.S. are also in disagreement with Pfeiffer’s views. Yet in the interest of...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton does not wish to constrain Pfeiffer’s freedom by preventing him from replying to the paper that Pendleton read at the recent ministers’ meeting. This paper will be published in the Life.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fernand Hussenet in Saint Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Hussenet’s last two letters and thanks him for his faithful devotion to the Church. Pendleton reports that the May issue of the New Church Life contains a full account of discussions regarding the new Hague doctrines.

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...