Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton thanks Leonardos for the picture he sent of himself; He will now be able to recognize Leonardos when they meet in London. Pendleton reports that at the last General Assembly in Kitchener, ON, membership of the Executive Committee was increased to incorporate lay-members from countries other than the US and Canada. So far, they have appointed members from England, Sweden, and South Africa. Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Berlin (Kitchener), ON, Canada. Pendleton would like to ordain Odhner into the second degree of the priesthood at the upcoming Assembly in June. He would also like to ordain Mr. (Llewellyn) David and George DeCharms at that time. Although the matter of ordination into the pastoral degree is primarily a matter concerning the priesthood, Pendleton writes that the Berlin Society may take formal action requesting Odhner’s ordination if they...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Feb. 16th. Pendleton would be delighted to go to Kitchener the Sunday following the District Assembly in Toronto, but he hesitates to accept Odhner’s invitation as it is quite probable that his potential hosts in Kitchener will already be attending the Assembly in Toronto. Pendleton asks that Odhner give this point consideration and then reply with a final decision.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Nov. 11th. Pendleton is waiting on a response from Mr. Cronlund regarding the dates for Pendleton’s proposed visit to Toronto for the District Assembly. Pendleton would like to coordinate this Assembly with the Pittsburgh District Assembly in April. Pendleton heartily approves of Odhner’s choice to allow “outside” children into the Kitchener Society Summer School; He...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Dec. 16th and he approves of the program Odhner has put together for Pendleton’s visit. He informs Odhner that his sermon will be on the adulterous woman and the Lord’s writing on the ground, and his address will be a consideration of the “modern democratic movement” through the lens of New Church teachings. Pendleton notes that he has written to Mr. Richard Roschman...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton discusses travel plans for his upcoming trip to Canada; He will be with the Carmel Church for Sunday, December 30th, and with the Toronto Church for Sunday, January 6th. Pendleton writes that the number of classes being taught in the Kitchener school indicates a degree of useful spiritual activity. He will address Odhner’s specific questions regarding the school when they meet in person. Pendleton notes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to hear that the Kitchener Society was able to retain a satisfactory teacher in their school. Pendleton has no objection to Odhner using a college gown for doctrinal classes; They have found this to be suitable in Bryn Athyn as well. Pendleton approves of Odhner’s action in allowing the old Council to remain in place following Odhner’s appointment as Pastor, but he advises Odhner to make it...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. The secretary of the Carmel Church has informed Pendleton that Odhner was selected from amongst the nominees to serve as Pastor of the Kitchener Society. Pendleton sends his congratulations and requests that Odhner let him know at his earliest convenience whether he will accept this call. If he accepts, Odhner will return to Kitchener after his ordination on June 24th as Pastor.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Berlin (Kitchener), ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton addresses Odhner’s concerns about ordination into the pastoral degree of the priesthood. As Pendleton considers it orderly to be ordained into the pastoral degree without necessarily becoming the pastor of a society, he argues that there is no reason why Odhner should not be ordained into the second degree and continue to assist Mr. Waelchli as...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of June 4th. As Odhner has decided to accept the call of the Durban Society, Pendleton requests that Odhner present his resignation to the Kitchener Society in the Bishop’s name. Regarding the matter of a teacher for the Kitchener society school, Pendleton writes that they will do everything possible to retain a teacher. He tentatively suggests Vida Doering. Names mentioned:...