Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of August 12th. He was glad to read that the British Assembly was a success and that his address was well received. The address will be printed in the Life as part of the Assembly report. Pendleton asks if Mr. Sexton has considered coming to Bryn Athyn for a visit. He believes a “more definite and orderly ‘contact with spirits’ might have its appeal” with some of the young...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of March 3rd. He is glad that Tilson has enjoyed working with Gladish so far; Pendleton felt Gladish would be the right man for the job despite his youth and inexperience. Pendleton was very surprised by Tilson’s “bit of news.” He remarks, “It is difficult to comprehend how a self-respecting body could do such a thing. . .Yet how clear it is that prejudice leads to a fatal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In response to Tilson’s letter of April 10th, Pendleton sends his regrets that Tilson will not attend the upcoming Assembly in Bryn Athyn. However, he understands that Tilson’s doctor has recommended against making the journey due to Tilson’s age. He comments, “The time comes when we must all begin to narrow the circle of our physical activities.” Rev. Pfeiffer has written to Pendleton for permission to distribute...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letter of August 20th. He was pleased to learn that the recent British Assembly was especially successful. He had anticipated more than usual interest at this event due to discussion of the developing Hague doctrine. At Mr. Pfeiffer’s request, the Life has held off discussing this doctrine until Pfeiffer has full articulated his position. They expected Pfeiffer to finish this past...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Nov. 3rd with enclosures. He noted with interest the proposed visit of Theo Pitcairn and Mr. Pfeiffer to Woodgreen. Theodore and Maryke Pitcairn are coming to Bryn Athyn this winter for the opening of their home and the mid-year council meetings. Pendleton has been asked many times whether Mr. Pfeiffer will attend these meetings. He offered Pfeiffer an expenses-paid...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 13th with accompanying report in time for the mid-year meetings. The Hague doctrine was discussed on several occasions during these meetings, and Dr. Acton presented a “very able” paper on the topic. Pendleton comments on this paper, “My only criticism was that in spots his expressions of personal charity to his opponent were hardly called for in an article of such...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton thanks Tilson for his letter of July 14th and various interesting enclosures. Pendleton does not know what to make of Mr. Coulson’s unusual ordination, that is, whether Coulson is now an ordained minister or simply a recognized leader. Pendleton hopes the British Assembly will be successful this year, resulting in a feeling of spiritual unity despite the current Church controversies. After reading Miss...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has just learned in a letter from Victor Gladish that preparations for the upcoming British Assembly are underway. He officially asks Tilson to preside and send his greetings to the Assembly. Pendleton notes that they have heard little from England regarding the events of the mid-year meetings which have been thoroughly published in the May issue of New Church Life. Pendleton writes, “The issue discussed...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton is pleased to have Tilson’s approval and support of the papers published in the May issue of the Life. He appreciates Tilson’ perspective on the “Hague teaching,” stating, “From the beginning, your sense of the danger in that teaching has been a consolation to me.” Pendleton confirms Tilson’s nomination of Mr. Archie Stebbing as a member of the Assembly Committee in place of Mr. Anderson. Pendleton does...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Tilson’s letter of January 22nd with enclosed annual report arrived in time for the mid-year meetings. Regarding Wynne Acton’s ordination, Pendleton explains that the usual custom is to have ministers spend three years of service in the first degree. However, the length of time may be modified to accommodate specific circumstances. In this case, Pendleton suggests Tilson ordain Acton into the second degree...