The Lord's New Church (Nova Hierosolyma)
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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1932-08-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Tilson’s letter was delivered to Pendleton’s camp at Indian Lake. Pendleton does not know who sent Tilson a packet of notes on the Ministers’ Meetings, but he will inform Tilson if he finds out. Pendleton is glad Tilson recommended a civil service to the couple in question. In answer to Tilson’s inquiry about whether a minster can truly know the internal religion of a couple he is marrying, Pendleton writes that a...
Dates:
1932-08-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1933-03-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton was glad to hear from Tilson in his own writing, as this indicates that his health has improved. He was also glad to hear that Wynne Acton has been so successful in his work for the Church. Regarding the doctrinal controversy at the recent mid-year meetings in Bryn Athyn, Pendleton writes, “Our opponents were reduced to the statement that we did not understand their teachings. This they persisted in to...
Dates:
1933-03-15
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1933-06-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has just learned in a letter from Victor Gladish that preparations for the upcoming British Assembly are underway. He officially asks Tilson to preside and send his greetings to the Assembly. Pendleton notes that they have heard little from England regarding the events of the mid-year meetings which have been thoroughly published in the May issue of New Church Life. Pendleton writes, “The issue discussed...
Dates:
1933-06-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1933-06-19
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is pleased to have Tilson’s approval and support of the papers published in the May issue of the Life. He appreciates Tilson’ perspective on the “Hague teaching,” stating, “From the beginning, your sense of the danger in that teaching has been a consolation to me.” Pendleton confirms Tilson’s nomination of Mr. Archie Stebbing as a member of the Assembly Committee in place of Mr. Anderson. Pendleton does...
Dates:
1933-06-19
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1933-07-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of June 23rd at his camp at Indian Lake. Pendleton explains that his letter with greetings to the British Assembly was brief because he was unsure how the meetings would go with reference to the “Hague doctrine and its propaganda.” He writes, “I felt that it would hardly be in good taste for me to assume that those who are devoted to the new doctrine would, in this seeming...
Dates:
1933-07-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1933-09-27
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of August 11th and September 11th along with Miss Greenwood’s report of the British Assembly. Responding to Tilson’s letter of August 11th, he writes “I rejoice in your firmness in standing for Academy principles, and take no stock in the effort to differentiate your position from that held here in Bryn Athyn. Certainly we have all stated our views, each in his own way, but...
Dates:
1933-09-27
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1934-02-10
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Tilson’s letter of January 22nd with enclosed annual report arrived in time for the mid-year meetings. Regarding Wynne Acton’s ordination, Pendleton explains that the usual custom is to have ministers spend three years of service in the first degree. However, the length of time may be modified to accommodate specific circumstances. In this case, Pendleton suggests Tilson ordain Acton into the second degree...
Dates:
1934-02-10
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1934-04-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton asks Tilson to convey his congratulations to Wynne Acton on his ordination into the second degree. Pendleton discusses the letter written by Mr. Bjorck to Tilson and the ongoing Hague controversy. He writes, “The differences between us are, indeed, of a most serious nature, and I can not see the means of reconciling them, and certainly we can not adopt a compromise. As to whether we can continue to live...
Dates:
1934-04-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1935-09-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Upon his return to Bryn Athyn, Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of August 30th containing an account of the 28th British Assembly. Pendleton writes that, in America, the Hague doctrine has not required as much attention as before. Pendleton agrees that Mr. Bjrock transgressed the ecclesiastical properties by calling together groups in Colchester to instruct them on the Hague doctrine, but he does not think a...
Dates:
1935-09-16
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1932-12-15
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton regrets to inform Tilson that the Executive Committee has decided no additional expenses may be taken on at this time, and as a result, they will not be able to cover the traveling expenses of Tilson’s or Wynne Acton’s monthly trips to Bristol. The Board of Directors has also made a readjustment regarding payments from the Glanville Bequest to the Colchester school; Tilson will receive a detailed letter...
Dates:
1932-12-15