Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received David’s letter of March 27th. Pendleton confirms the dates for his visit to Kitchener. He must be back in Bryn Athyn on May 27th for the celebration of his brother’s (W.F. Pendleton) golden wedding anniversary. Pendleton has also received a letter from Karl (Alden) about the Toronto Society; Pendleton thinks David and Alden make a good team for the work in Canada. Pendleton is glad...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Reuter’s letter of September 2nd, in which Reuter inquires about the responsibility of a minister when performing a “mixed” marriage, i.e., a marriage between people of two different faiths. Pendleton hopes to bring the matter before the Consistory, but he currently does not have a clear answer for Reuter. He writes, “The simple fact is that the General Church has never formulated any...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter and report of January 9th. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the February ministers’ meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Tilson is unable to be present. Pendleton notes that these meetings have grown in popularity and are now second only to the General Assemblies. Pendleton was surprised to learn of Tilson’s deafness and hopes it will not interfere much with his work....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton writes, “We recognize the right of every minister to use his own judgement in all ecclesiastical ceremonies which he may be called upon to perform. . . It is understood, however, that the minister should protect the church from scandal. If scandal arises, the consequences must be faced.” In the case Tilson has described, Pendleton thinks a civil marriage would be the best option. He adds, “On the basis...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton reports that marriage was the main topic of consideration during this year’s ministers’ meetings. In particular, they discussed marriages between two people of different religions and the responsibility of ministers in such cases. Pendleton writes, “I pressed this question because the doctrines give us very definite teaching concerning such marriages; but also because it has seemed to me that marriages...

Scope and Contents 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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter of Dec. 2nd. He is relieved that Pitcairn agrees with him on “the marriage question.” He states, “The spiritual law is absolute, Christianity and polygamy cannot be mixed, and no New Church minister should knowingly baptize any one known to be living with more than one woman.” Pendleton would also like to insist on a Christian marriage ceremony, but he does not know...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s letter with enclosed exchange between him and Moffat (Mcanyana). Pendleton does not entirely understand Moffatt’s complaints, but he understands the Moffat is unhappy and would like to return to Durban where he is more qualified for the work. Pendleton thinks Pitcairn answered Moffatt wisely, and he wonders how Mr. Elphick and Elmo...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Gladish’s reports and letter arrived in time for the yearly meetings, which Pendleton reports where especially interesting this year. Pendleton led a discussion amongst the ministers regarding the responsibility of a minister in marrying two people of different religions; Pendleton argues that minsters should refuse to perform marriages between individuals of different religions. Pendleton discusses potential...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton was pleased to hear about the temporary union services between the two General Church bodies, and he hopes they might become permanent someday. Pendleton assures Gladish that Alfred Stroh’s marrying outside the Church did not affect his financial relations with the Church; Pendleton regards Mrs. Stroh highly and does not believe she would say anything against the Academy. In P.S., Pendleton adds that...