Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter; He will be happy to stay with Gyllenhaal and his wife, Agnes, and to have Gyllenhaal drive him to Kitchener. Pendleton will deliver an address on Friday evening on “The Avoidance of Temptation” and Saturday evening on “Celestial Innocence.” Although they have usually had Holy Supper during Pendleton’s episcopal visits, he thinks it may be best to skip it due to time...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton reports that Henry Heinrichs has resigned as pastor of the Denver Society; After the death of Alvin Lindrooth and the removal of several other society members, Heinrichs feels the work is no long worth pursuing in Denver. He plans to move with his family to the Kitchener Society in the summer and take up secular work. Pendleton thinks it may be very convenient to have Heinrichs in Kitchener if Alan...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has read Gyllenhaal’s plan for the Assembly and requests that all pre-Assembly meetings and addresses be moved until after the Assembly as he will be traveling through France with Raymond Pitcairn up until the Assembly. Pendleton asks that Gyllenhaal arrange accommodations for Pendleton and his party in London, perhaps with the Palace Regent’s Hotel or the Strand Palace. Pendleton has asked Gyllenhaal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Rosthern, Canada. Pendleton reports that the Bishop (W. F. Pendleton) enjoyed reading Waelchli’s letters of July 14th and 22nd and is encouraged by the favorable outlook for the General Church in the Canadian Northwest. The Bishop was pleased that Waelchli was able to work alongside Convention theolog Mr. Zacharias for the benefit of the Church. However, he agrees with Waelchli that a non-violent protest of the grounds of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of October 7th and is now more convinced than ever of the usefulness of Waelchli’s trips to the west coast. In Bryn Athyn, they have just had a visit from Mrs. Sweet of Portland, Oregon. She attended Holy Supper and the annual commemoration of the Dedication of the Cathedral, during which they repeat many features of the original dedication. Pendleton notes Waelchli’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Undated, likely written in either October or November 1928. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s last 5 letters with reports of his visits to Los Angeles, Portland, and Spokane. He thinks Waelchli’s advice to Boef not to attempt a sermon every Sunday is wise as they do not want to overwork him and strain his health. Boef wrote to Pendleton requesting special authorization to administer the Holy Supper to the Los...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton is very pleased with he results of Fercken’s work in Geneva and suggests he direct his attentions there. Pendleton advises patience regarding the Church Committee which has formed in Lausanne without Fercken’s or the Bishop’s consent; Many of the members are newcommers to the General Church and are not acquainted with its customs. Pendleton understands M. Regamey’s hesitancy in accepting the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ letter of June 2nd. Pendleton advises on the proper process for DeCharms to become the Pastor of the Advent Church. DeCharms will now be ordained on the morning of June 19th alongside Llewellyn David, after which they will both assist in the administration of Holy Supper.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the upcoming District Assembly in Glenview. He will arrive on Oct. 12th. He may not have time to prepare a formal paper, but he suggests that he might give an informal address at the Friday supper instead. If desired, Pendleton will preach Sunday morning, at which time they will administer the Holy Supper.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton acknowledges Baeckstrom's letter of Jan. 20th. The Academy will grant a scholarship to Miss Centerwall; The things Baeckstrom and Miss Nordenskiold have said about her are intriguing, and Pendleton hopes she will be able to come to Bryn Athyn next fall. A General Assembly will be held in Bryn Athyn in June when a new Bishop will be chosen. Blank report forms will be sent to Baeckstrom which he should...