Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Typed by V.W.R. (Viola Wolcott Rennels). Pendleton comments on Odhner’s review of Mrs. Block’s history of the Church. Regarding Odhner’s remarks on past articles written by Rev. Schreck in the New Church Life, Pendleton writes, “Our church policy has been one of non-repudiation, as you know; also of non-comment. You touch gracefully upon the matter; yet I feel that it will be taken as an indication of retreat, or at...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton informs Lima that his report of the Rio Society was read aloud at a joint meeting of the General Church Executive Committee and the Ministers’ Council. Pendleton directs Lima’s attention to a paper on the subject of Free Will, written by Pendleton for the meetings, which will be published in the April issue of New Church Life. Names mentioned: Mrs. Lima

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Morse’s letter to the Bishop of May 16th has arrived. Pendleton informs Morse that the authorization sent to him by the Bishop conveys with it all the powers of the second degree of the General Church priesthood, including the right to wear the blue stole. Pendleton reports that they were glad to learn of Mr. Gyllenhaal’s arrival in Australia and to read some of his impressions of Sydney. The Bishop noted Morse’s...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that his greetings to the General Assembly in Kitchener were delivered and heartily received. An account of the successful Assembly will shortly be published in the Life. Pendleton is preparing to depart for the seashore for five weeks’ rest. He will return to Bryn Athyn for school opening in September.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s last letter with membership applications and baptism record cards enclosed. Pendleton will ask Mr. Caldwell to locate the article by Mr. Ball which Morse mentions as it may prove to be suitable material for publication in the Life. Pendleton discusses the clipping by Sir Joseph Carruthers which Morse enclosed in his last letter. Carruthers examines the state of politics in America in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Morse’s October letter, annual society report, and the record of Miss Guthrie’s confession of faith. Once Morse has read the account of the recent ministers’ meetings in the May issue of the Life, Pendleton would appreciate hearing Morse’s comments. Pendleton believes that finding the solution to the questions raised by Mr. Pfeiffer at these meetings will be of great importance to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has received Morse’s last letter along with a letter from Miss White. Pendleton informs Morse that Miss Gaskill has decided to teach in the Toronto school next year, and therefore will be unable to teach in Australia. Due to a lack of funds, Mr. Alan Gill of the Kitchener Society is considering laying off one of their school teachers. If this action becomes necessary, Pendleton thinks it is possible that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton was relieved to learn from Mrs. Tilson that Mr. Tilson’s operation was successful. He hopes the operation will ease Tilson’s suffering and allow him to serve the Church for many years to come. Pendleton directs Tilson to the Life periodical for an account of the Cathedral dedication which took place in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton finds it difficult to describe the “greatness” of the occasion, and he hopes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton apologizes for his delayed response to Tilson’s September letter until now. He notes with pleasure the worship meeting which was to take place at Mrs. Urwick’s house; Pendleton remembers her cordial hospitality from his last visit to London. He also appreciates Tilson’s favorable comments regarding his article on “Humanizing the Divine” which was recently published in the Life. Names mentioned: Mrs....

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Health permitting, Pendleton would like Tilson to preside at the upcoming Colchester assembly and act as celebrant of the Holy Supper for the occasion. Pendleton also directs Tilson to an article, written by Pendleton, which the Life has recently published on the topic of Free Will. If Tilson feels so inclined, Pendleton would appreciate his feedback on the article. Names mentioned: Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal