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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton is pleased that Lima will be staying on in Rio de Janeiro as a professor in the military school there. Pendleton has written to Mr. Leonardos regarding the potential ordinations of Lima and Leonardos. Pendleton clarifies that he does not wish to rush them, only to open the question ordination in case either of them feels called to take this step. Names mentioned: Mr. (Henry) Leonardos

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joao de Mendonca Lima in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Lima in London for the 1928 General Assembly, on which occasion he (Lima) will be ordained into the priesthood of the General Church. Pendleton has not yet received word from Mr. Leonardos about whether he will be able to attend the Assembly as well. Pendleton regrets that he neglected to state in his last letter that, should Lima and Leonardos attend the London...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Tyler expressing the desire of the Denver Society to have David ordained into the second degree of the priesthood. Pendleton would like to ordain David at the upcoming Assembly if David agrees. David will need to acquire a blue stole.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton informs David that at a recent meeting of the Denver Society, the members were unanimous in their desire to have David return as their pastor after his ordination into the second degree of the priesthood. If David agrees, he will be duly commissioned after his ordination.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is pleased that the Kitchener society is considering starting up a kindergarten as it will provide children with a strong foundation of New Church education at an early age. He discusses two different methods of going about starting one: informally or formally. Pendleton would prefer to open the kindergarten formally, but much of the decision depends on if Miss Venita Roschman is willing and...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton is glad that the relationship between Reuter and Mr. Smith is improving. Pendleton has heard a rumor that Reuter’s mother intends to make a blue stole for him, in which case, Pendleton need not remind Reuter that a blue stole will be required for his ordination into the second degree of the priesthood on Assembly Sunday, June 15th. Names mentioned: Mr. (Gilbert Haven) Smith

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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

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. In response to Tilson’s application, Pendleton hereby receives Tilson as a second-degree priest in the General Church of the New Jerusalem. He is also now recognized as a member of the Council of Clergy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton presented Tilson’s appeal for funding to the Academy Board of Directors, and they have awarded Tilson a gift of $450 from the Glanville Bequest. Pendleton leaves it to Tilson and his pastoral council to decide how best to use the gift. Pendleton thanks Tilson for sending news of the Church in England following the Assembly and Dedication. Pendleton hopes the new church building in Colchester will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England. Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...