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. 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 because 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'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....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to write to Headsten as he (Pendleton) is currently quarantined due to scarlet fever in his family. The Bishop would like to have Headsten ordained into the second degree of the priesthood in June during the Council of the Clergy meetings in Bryn Athyn. If Headsten is unable to attend the meetings, there will be an opportunity to ordain him at the fall...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. The Bishop would like David to assist him in the administration of the Holy Supper on June 19th. David’s ordination will take place on June 18th.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to inform David that his ordination will now take place on June 19th. David and George DeCharms will assist in administering Holy Supper after they have been ordained.