Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton received Pitcairn’s recent note with enclosed letter to South African theolog John Jiyana. Pendleton has not read the article Pitcairn references, and only Mr. Elphick even knows of the paper in which it was published. Pendleton comments, “John is something of a problem, he has a rather fresh aggressive manner, but on the other hand is the best informed negro as to the Doctrines I have come in contact with.” Under normal...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton wonders if former theological school student John Jiyana has arrived in South Africa yet. Jiyana was sent home without first being ordained, as Pendleton was “not satisfied with his state.” Pendleton himself has recently returned from a meeting of the Sons of the Academy in Pittsburgh. He remarks, “Certainly the ‘Sons’ are coming on fast. They represent a somewhat new and very interesting...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn at Chateau les Pleignes, Grez sur Loing, Seine-et-Marne, France. Pendleton writes, “In memory of our last conversation and mutual understanding, I write to say I am looking forward to your return to your work here as pastor, at your earliest convenience.” He also informs Pitcairn that he intends to ordain Dr. Acton into the third degree of the priesthood shortly. He comments, “As you may know, I have never ordained any one into that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn. Pendleton has received Pitcairn’s last two cablegrams. Elmo Acton will be ordained sometime around the 19th of June this year and will set sail for South Africa afterwards; Pitcairn should expect him in Durban in the latter half of July. Pendleton comments, “I hope that the Durban friends will find him all that they expect, as for myself, my only doubt arises from the consideration of his youth and inexperience.” Pendleton has...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Caldwell’s letters of March 22nd and 26th with enclosed membership application for Crebert Burnham. Pendleton writes that the problems Caldwell has noted due to of an influx of new families who are not trained in the Academy ideals are common. Pendleton believes that as the Church grows, “Academy principles will prove themselves by their ability to vivify and regenerate the mass which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Nov. 12th. Pendleton writes that his last trip (to South Africa?) was very successful; 14 natives were ordained. Mrs. (Beatrice) Pendleton’s account of the trip will soon be published in the New Church Life. Pendleton is interested in the planned meeting of the two Illinois societies; He hopes they will be able to organize a daily bus to take the Chicago society children out to the Glenview...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Viola Wolcott Rennels, to Rev. Eric Sandstrom in Sundbyberg, Sweden. Bishop Pendleton asked F. Pendleton to reply to Sandstrom’s letter of May 29th as he is busy preparing to depart for his summer mountain camp. Sandstrom never received the blank report forms F. Pendleton sent him in December 1934, and consequently, he did not send in his annual report. F. Pendleton encloses two new report blanks, one for the Bishop’s files and one for...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The Bishop requests that DeCharms assist in the administration of Holy Supper on the morning of June 19th. DeCharms’ ordination will take place on Sunday June 18th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. F. Pendleton explains that the Bishop assumed Heinrichs would know he needs a blue stole for his upcoming ordination into the second degree of the priesthood. F. Pendleton informs Heinrichs that he can obtain the needed material from Miss Margaret Bostock if he writes to her quickly; Bostock will prepare the fabric and lining and will let Heinrichs know how much it costs. The Chancel...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Henry Heinrichs. The Bishop would like Heinrichs to preach in Bryn Athyn on Feb. 1st; He will need to bring his white stole with him for the occasion. The Bishop will ordain Heinrichs into the second degree of the priesthood on the 8th; For this occasion, Heinrichs will need his blue stole which F. Pendleton hears is being made for him in Kitchener. It is planned that Hugo Odhner will preach the service on the 8th. F....