Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of Dec. 19th. Pendleton would like Gyllenhaal to attend the February meetings in Bryn Athyn, but he understands that Gyllenhaal will have made his arrangements before this letter reaches him. Pendleton has received word from Theodore (Pitcairn) that the Durban Society has named Gyllenhaal among the list of ministers who would be acceptable as their future pastor....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton is preparing to depart for the New York Assembly. He has just written a formal reply to Mr. Stebbing’s letter, stating that the General Church cannot send a minister to the Peckham Rye Society. The Society must now decide whether to dissolve itself; If it chooses not to dissolve, Pendleton thinks Gyllenhaal may be asked to reconsider his resignation. Pendleton suggests that it also may be possible that...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word that the Toronto Society has unanimously called Gyllenhaal to serve as their Pastor, beginning Sept. 1st. Pendleton strongly advises Gyllenhaal to accept this position. Pendleton would like either Victor Gladish or Henry Boef to replace Gyllenhaal in Colchester.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 17th. Pendleton explains that he urged Gyllenhaal to accept the call to the Toronto Society because he believed this would be best for the General Church. Pendleton would like to send Victor Gladish to Colchester as Gyllenhaal’s replacement. Henry Boef will be sent to Los Angeles, and (Norman) Reuter will assist Mr. Smith in Glenview. Vincent Odhner will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word from Mr. Cooper that his (Pendleton’s) recommendation has been unanimously accepted; Victor Gladish will be sent to the Colchester Society. Pendleton will ordain Gladish into the first degree of the priesthood in Bryn Athyn and into the second degree at the upcoming General Assembly in London. Pendleton would like to know how much financial support Gladish may expect to receive...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton is glad to know that Gyllenhaal enjoyed the recent midyear meetings. Pendleton offers advice on how to deal with the Toronto Society Forward Club, making sure they recognize their subordination to the Society and the Pastor. Pendleton reports that things are moving slowly in Bryn Athyn; They are waiting on the Committee to select an architect to build the new Assembly hall.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that the Academy has never liked the term “Swedenborgian”; He suggests that it would be appropriated to put “The New Church founded on the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg” on a sign board instead. Pendleton reports that no Consistory meeting has been scheduled yet because people are tired of attending meetings. Pendleton was happy to hear that Gyllenhaal’s wife, Agnes, and daughter, Zoe, are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Feb. 17th, 19th, and 26th. Pendleton is glad to hear that Gyllenhaal enjoyed the recent meetings. He reports that Gyllenhaal’s suggestion that one afternoon be devoted to questions and subjects relating to the schools was discussed at length in the Consistory, though they did not arrive at a conclusion. Karl (Alden) has made travel plans which include a stop in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton enjoyed his visit to both Canadian church societies. Pendleton has been thinking about the discussion he had with Gyllenhaal regarding the placement of the two theological students who will soon be ministers. Pendleton regrets the present financial constraints, but he will do everything he can to find good positions for them. Names mentioned: Agnes (Pemberton Gyllenhaal)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of Nov. 11th. The Executive Committee has voted to adopt a plan to cut General Church expenses. In addition to Gyllenhaal’s request for a contribution from the Church toward his traveling expenses to Montreal, there have been several other requests for exceptions. A collection has been taken up among members of the Executive Committee to cover these requests as far as...