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 is sympathetic to the difficulties Tilson is facing in London; Pendleton faced similar difficulties early in his work in Chicago and Glenview. He recommends outsourcing labor to Church councils. While the invitation to host the General Assembly in London was officially issued by the Burton Road society, Pendleton thinks it would be in order for Mr. Gyllenhaal and the Colchester society to assist in this...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has fallen behind on his correspondence as a result of his visits to Toronto, Kitchener, Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh, and of his brother’s death. Pendleton is very happy with the arrangements Tilson’s Assembly Committee has made so far for the 1928 General Assembly. He does not think they need to send out special invitations as the meetings will be open to the public and anyone is welcome. He gives...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Mr. DeCharms has written to Tilson regarding arrangements for the 1928 London General Assembly, however they cannot take any further steps until they know for sure that they will be able to use the hall (Victora Hall?) whenever desired during the Assembly period. Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of November 30th with an enclosed letter from Mr. Sexton. Pendleton comments on Sexton’s letter, “He is not yet clear...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton will set sail from New York to London on July 7th. The time of his arrival is somewhat uncertain as it will depend on the weather, but he offers to preach for Tilson in London on the 22nd. He is considering staying at the Grand Hotel. Names mentioned: Grand Hotel

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton and his wife are preparing to set sail from New York on the Steamship Adriatic on July 7th. They will land in Liverpool and travel leisurely through the country to visit Mr. Oyler before going to London for the Assembly. Pendleton asks Tilson to confirm whether or not he is expecting Pendleton to preach at the Burton Road Church on the 22nd. Pendleton and his wife look forward to seeing Mr. and Mrs....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton informs Tilson that Mr. Bjorck plans to relocate to England and live near Mr. Philip Oyler. Bjorck’s injuries resulting from an accident will prevent him from doing much active Church work, but Pendleton thinks that Tilson, Bjorck, and Gladish would all benefit from periodic meetings. Pendleton has just returned from his western episcopal circuit with stops in Glenview, Chicago, and Pittsburgh. Sharon...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have just closed. Rather than papers, the entire time was devoted to discussion this year. The main topics discussed were: teaching the doctrine of Conjugial Love, the relation of the General Church to its subordinate bodies (i.e. Sons of the Academy), and the support of ministers by voluntary offerings. Pendleton also informs Tilson that the General Church will pay his...

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. Pendleton asks Tilson to convey his greetings to the 1929 British Assembly. He would like to be present in person, but his engagements on the European continent will prevent him from doing so. He plans to visit Paris, the Hague, and Thoury-Ferottes as he was unable to visit these places last summer. He promises to spend several days in England on his return journey from South Africa. He plans to hold the first...