Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the District Assembly was discussed at the special council meeting last night. Mr. Burnham, Seymour Nelson, and William Junge were appointed to form a committee for overseeing arrangements; They would like to know W.F.P.’s plans as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent out to all New Church members in the area. The council expressed their desire to have W.F.P. administer Holy Supper during the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton will present for approval W.F.P.’s proposed time for the Pittsburgh District Assembly at the next Committee meeting. As the Assembly will interfere with the administration of Holy Supper, Pendleton suggests an alternate schedule which would still allow for five Holy Suppers during the year. Regarding the matter of a hymn-board, Pendleton suggests they commission several to be made in the same design. The...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton recounts his recent trip to the Erie circle. He preached on Sunday to a congregation of 37 and administered Holy Supper to 25. He attended a doctrinal class at the house of Mr. Glenn and gave Holy Supper to Mrs. McDonald in her home. He was impressed by all the work done for the Church in Erie by Dr. and Mrs. Cranch, and he comments, “It would require a very efficient minister to make much of an improvement.”...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Hotell Excelsior letterhead. Continuing on their European tour, Pendleton and his wife have arrived in Stockholm. Their visit began with an informal meeting of the Church circle; Pendleton comments, “The occasion was altogether delightful- was like an old Academy meeting.” He concludes that Academy thought is strong in Sweden, and he advises that the “Church will make no mistake in giving hearty support to the work that...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. La Have hotel letterhead. Pendleton and his wife, Beatrice, arrived in the Hague two nights ago. They will dine with the Barger family tonight, and afterwards, there will be a gathering of all interested members, including Alfred (Stroh), Mr. Pitcairn, Mr. Deltenre, Mr. Gardiner, and two ladies from the Stockholm Circle. Tomorrow, Pendleton will administer Holy Supper to the community and then attend meetings at the...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. General Church of the New Jerusalem, Brussels letterhead. Pendleton reports that the meetings in the Hague were very successful. They were attended by the members of the Hague circle, 10-12 people, as well as 8 visitors from abroad. Pendleton feels that his extemporaneous message at the opening meeting was made stronger by the presence of several prominent Conference members, including Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Wynter. On the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton recommends that Gill consult with the Society Council and ask Mr. David to travel to the Toronto Society to perform the Fall Holy Supper.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Pendleton writes that he is pleased with the work Gill is doing. Pendleton expects Gill’s work to succeed but warns Gill to anticipate hardships. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Assembly; He will administer the Holy Supper and baptize Gill’s baby. Pendleton will ordain Gill later at the Assembly in Kitchener if Gill is able to attend.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Alan Gill in Long Island, NY, USA. Pendleton finds Gill’s arrangements for the Assembly satisfactory. Pendleton thinks it is a useful custom to include the Holy Supper as part of the occasion. Pendleton will either present his paper on “Blessing” or his paper on “Education”.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses the administration of Holy Supper during his recent visit to Pittsburgh for their district Assembly. He agrees with Iungerich that a series of mistakes were made, and Pendleton will consider Iungerich’s suggestions regarding the order and sequence of administration. Pendleton recommends a blue chasuble for Iungerich to wear as a means of distinguishing and honoring the Holy Supper...