Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has been confidentially corresponding with ex-Conference minister Rev. G. A. Sexton of the Island of Jersey for more than a year. Because of his doctrinal view that the Writings of Swedenborg are a “Divine Message,” the Conference Church has cut off his stipend. Although he and his congregation have managed to retain their church building, Sexton has been reaching out to the General Church for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 4th. Pendleton discusses the future ordination of Mr. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood and whether this will entail the creation of a separate diocese. He knew that there might be some backlash to Tilson’s ordination, but he did not expect it to be so drastic. He explains his decision, writing, “My intention was and is . . . to strike directly...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton was pleased to hear of the successful local Assembly in England, and he wonders if they discussed plans for the upcoming General Assembly. Pendleton finds Gyllenhaal’s comments on Mr. Sexton interesting; Pendleton hopes Sexton’s views will become more in line with the General Church over time. Pendleton congratulates Gyllenhaal on the completion of his first year running a school. He looks forward...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word that the Toronto Society has unanimously called Gyllenhaal to serve as their Pastor, beginning Sept. 1st. Pendleton strongly advises Gyllenhaal to accept this position. Pendleton would like either Victor Gladish or Henry Boef to replace Gyllenhaal in Colchester.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 17th. Pendleton explains that he urged Gyllenhaal to accept the call to the Toronto Society because he believed this would be best for the General Church. Pendleton would like to send Victor Gladish to Colchester as Gyllenhaal’s replacement. Henry Boef will be sent to Los Angeles, and (Norman) Reuter will assist Mr. Smith in Glenview. Vincent Odhner will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Cooper that his (Pendleton’s) recommendation has been unanimously accepted; Victor Gladish will be sent to the Colchester Society. Pendleton will ordain Gladish into the first degree of the priesthood in Bryn Athyn and into the second degree at the upcoming General Assembly in London. Pendleton would like to know how much financial support Gladish may expect to receive...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received two cablegrams from Mr. Cooper regarding Victor Gladish and his relocation to the Colchester Society. Pendleton discusses when he will be able to visit Colchester during his stay in England for the General Assembly. Pendleton notes that Mr. Wilson has implied to Gyllenhaal that the Toronto Society may not be able to cover all Gyllenhaal’s travel expenses, in which case the General...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of June 18th with enclosed communication from Rev. H. Clinton Hay. As the schools are closed for the summer and many are away on vacation, Pendleton maintains that Fercken should keep to his original arrival date in October. Pendleton notes with interest Fercken’s prospective trip to Lausanne for the purpose of marrying Mr. Norman Mayer and Miss Yvonne de Chazal. Pendleton hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Nantua, France. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Aug. 12th and 21st. Pendleton sends sympathy to Fercken and all who are suffering from the war in Europe. Pendleton believes that “deep seated” evils are the true underlying cause of the war, and hopes that when the war is over, they may look for growth and the spiritual advancement of the New Church. Pendleton understands that Fercken’s family does not wish Fercken to sail...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Geneva, Switzerland. Bishop W.F. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letter of Aug. 28th. The Bishop wishes N.D. Pendleton to express his sympathy for Fercken’s difficulties brought on by the war in Europe. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich and company have safely arrived back in Bryn Athyn. Mr. (John?) Pitcairn remains in London, hoping to establish communication with Mr. (Ernst) Deltenre in Brussels and with his glass works in Belgium....