Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that Iungerich’s impressions of Mr. Pfeiffer and the recent doctrinal developments at the Hague were presented to the Consistory. The Consistory members are skeptical of Pfeiffer’s “new doctrine,” and some even feel that his ideas are tantamount to heresy. Bishop Tilson believes they should come down on Pfeiffer’s ideas in the “good old Academy style,” but Pendleton believes they should...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Due to his many responsibilities in Bryn Athyn, Pendleton has been unable to answer Iungerich’s letter until now, and he fears his answer may arrive too late for Iungerich’s meeting. Pendleton confirms that a dedication of the Pittsburgh Society’s new building in the fall would be very satisfactory as, spiritually speaking, “the fall is our spring.” Pendleton advises against Oct. 5th as this conflicts...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that his letter to Mr. Pfeiffer was read aloud to the Consistory. Pendleton writes that Iungerich’s “well-guarded approach to the question at issue was noted, and the equality of [his] fraternal attitude was favorably commented upon.” Pendleton reports that the new Assembly Hall in Bryn Athyn was dedicated the previous night. Names mentioned: Mr. (Ernst) Pfeiffer

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton agrees with Iungerich’s criticism of Pfeiffer’s doctrinal ideas regarding mediate and immediate influx. Pendleton reports on the contents of his letter to Theodore Pitcairn; He has told Pitcairn that there may be hope of reconciliation if the Hague changes their stance. As things are now, Pendleton believes the Hague’s current position will eventually lead to their withdrawal from the General...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s note from Theodore (Pitcairn) in which he expresses his wish to hold a special service to prepare the public hall for the sacred uses that will be performed there during the Colchester Assembly. Pendleton suggests a “temporary consecration” rather than a full “dedication” as the building will revert to multiple uses once the Assembly is over. Names mentioned: Theodore...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gaston J. Fercken in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pendleton has received Fercken’s letters of Feb. 14th and 22nd with enclosed letter from Madame St. Pern which Mr. Pitcairn was able to translate. Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s health is slowly improving; He recently attended a lecture given by Raymond Pitcairn about the new church building. The new church building in Philadelphia was dedicated the previous Sunday. There will also be a dedication of the church and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton received Ottley’s and Tilson’s applications to the General Church priesthood just as the Assembly activities were opening. Everyone was pleased with this development; Pendleton comments, “All believers in the Divine Authority should form a common brotherhood throughout the world; no personal difficulties should be allowed to stand in the way.” Pendleton will write more to Ottley at a later time when he...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received Heinrichs’ report of his episcopal trip to the Northwest and is especially interested in what Heinrichs writes about Peace River; Although they probably cannot currently form a “close group” there, there appears to be potential for the future. For now, Pendleton would like Heinrichs to incorporate Peace River as a regular stop in his annual Northwest trip. Pendleton was glad to hear that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton apologizes for failing to answer Odhner’s letter of April 9th until now. Pendleton answers Odhner’s questions regarding the dedication of the new church building in South Africa; It is customary for the Bishop to perform the dedication ceremony, however, in the Bishop’s absence, a Pastor may act in the Bishop’s name. In the US, Pendleton was able to recover from a fever in time to oversee the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Sept. 5th. Pendleton has just returned from an automobile trip out to Pittsburg with a group of people from Bryn Athyn to attend the dedication of the new church building there. Pendleton appoints Gladish as secretary for the upcoming British Assembly. Pendleton discusses whether to appoint a permanent Assembly Treasurer; He supposes that the Treasurer’s job would be...