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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1926-04-12
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s letter of March 26th. There has been a miscommunication with the Pitcairns, and it is unclear how much money they are offering towards travel expenses for Gyllenhaal to attend the Kitchener Assembly. Pendleton hopes Gyllenhaal will be able to come and that he will present a paper or give an address. Mr. (Gustaf) Baeckstrom will attend, but Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer will not....
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1926-04-12
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal, 1921-06-28
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England.
The Berengaria has delayed sailing for several days, and Raymond (Pitcairn) has decided to stay home because of his wife’s (Mildred Glenn Pitcairn) health. As a result, Pendleton’s travel plans have been overturned, and he will now be traveling directly to London instead of going to France. After the Assembly, he will depart for Paris, Brussels, the Hague, and Stockholm. He will then return to London for an...
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1921-06-28
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1914-07-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1914-07-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1914-09-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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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...
Dates:
1914-09-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1916-05-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of April 5th and 15th. Pendleton discusses the General Church’s policy on baptisms and membership; Baptism is a necessary first step to obtaining membership, but it does not grant entrance into the Church organization. It is customary for girls to obtain membership at age 18, and boys at age 21, after they have been confirmed. Certificates of membership will be sent...
Dates:
1916-05-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1917-05-01
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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...
Dates:
1917-05-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1917-07-20
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton encloses a letter which he recently sent to the Church Committee in Lausanne in which he expresses his regret that the Committee is unable to work with Fercken and the General Church, and that the Committee’s actions relieve the General Church of responsibility. Pendleton is unable to say whether the outlook for Fercken’s work is now better in Geneva or Lausanne. Pendleton thinks it may be best for...
Dates:
1917-07-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1917-09-08
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Pendleton recommends the Fercken direct his missionary efforts towards Geneva instead of Lausanne as he sees little point in trying to maintain a General Church presence in Lausanne in opposition to the followers of M. de Chazal and M. Regamey. In Bryn Athyn, Pendleton reports that they are preparing for the opening of the schools in September; Twenty of the half scholarship pupils have already arrived to...
Dates:
1917-09-08
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken, 1918-03-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton again recommends that Fercken move to Geneva and focus all his efforts in that direction instead of Lausanne. Pendleton understands the difficulty this entails for Fercken but thinks Fercken must make the best of the situation. Pendleton sends warmest regards to Mlle. Jeanmonod.
Dates:
1918-03-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken , 1914-03-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. G.J. Fercken in Les Milles, France.
Pendleton has been placed in charge of the Church’s European field in order to relieve the Bishop of some of his duties. Pendleton notes that Fercken has decided to take advantage of the Bishop’s offer to pay for Fercken to visit Bryn Athyn. Pendleton writes that they will be glad to welcome Fercken to Bryn Athyn and they hope that his stay will be of mutual use and will benefit the General Church as a whole....
Dates:
1914-03-25