Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton advises Morse on General Church customs relating to conducting services in the absence of an ordained minister. He writes, “It has been our custom for many years standing to have some steady minded layman lead in worship in case the minister for any reason cannot serve. The use in question is regarded as more important than the order. Some formal distinctions, however, may well be made. One we have...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton informs Morse that the Church plans to call a General Assembly in London during the summer of 1928. Pendleton will ordain Rev. R. J. Tilson into the third degree of the Priesthood at the Assembly. If Morse is able to attend, the General Church will contribute $500 toward his traveling expenses. Names mentioned: Rev. (Robert J.) Tilson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton received Morse’s last two letters upon his return from an extended visit to Europe and South Africa. He notes that Rennels has informed Morse of the dates of the next Assembly, and he looks forward to having Miss Taylor in Bryn Athyn for the occasion. Pendleton was unaware that Ormond Odhner had interest in studying for the ministry. His brother, Philip Odhner, is currently in theological school and shows...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton has just returned to Bryn Athyn from his mountain home. He was in Pittsburgh last week for their District Assembly, and next week he will travel to Toronto and Kitchener. Pendleton is glad that Morse sees clearly the danger in the Hague teachings. Pendleton believes a final judgement cannot be avoided on this issue, and that they must wait on the Lord’s Providence. He comments, “Never before, in my view,...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received a note signed by eight members of the Abington New Church group requesting that Harris, rather than another minister, be sent to them several times per year. If Harris can arrange for this, the Extension Fund will cover his traveling expenses. Pendleton requests an answer from Harris as soon as he has arrived at a decision.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton assures Harris that, should Harris decide to take on the responsibility of ministering to the Abington New Church group several times per year, the Church will arrange to have someone fill his pulpit in Arbutus while he is away. Pendleton presumes that Mr. Doering has been in touch with Harris to inform him that the Board of Directors has granted his (Harris’) daughter a “Normal scholarship” to attend...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Arbutus, MD, USA. Pendleton encloses an extract of a letter from the Rev. George DeCharms which he thinks will interest Harris. Pendleton hopes Harris will be able to make an investigative stop in Yalesville during his trip to Abington. Pendleton also hopes Harris will be able to attend the Council meetings and the District Assembly in Bryn Athyn at Thanksgiving time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’s letter of June 27th. Pendleton is interested in Harris’ suggestion that the Church members in New England might contribute money in order to continue Harris’ episcopal visits. Pendleton suggests Harris inquire with the Church members to see how much money they could raise, and then the matter may be taken up by the Extension Board in the fall. Pendleton apologizes that the Board...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Helethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton reports that the Extension Board has decided to accept Harris’ proposition that the Board pay for half of Harris’ traveling expenses for his four yearly visits to Abington. The Board is very pleased that the Abington New Church members will supply the other half of the funds. Harris should let Mr. Alden know when he will need the money.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton apologizes that he will not be able to visit Arbutus on the date that Harris suggests; Pendleton’s time is filled with engagements until he arrives home in early November from his trip west. The Consistory has considered the matter, and they suggest that either they send a member of the Consistory to Arbutus to serve as the Bishop’s representative, or Pendleton himself can attend sometime in...