Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the midyear meetings of the Consistory, Council of the Clergy, and Executive Committee will begin on February 5th. It has also been proposed that the District Assembly be held during this time. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of December 7th expressing his preferences regarding his relocation. He has not been able to present it to the Consistory yet as their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of his trip to Erie and Buffalo. He understands the disappointment in Erie over the fact that Waelchli has chosen to relocate to Cincinnati. Pendleton is hopeful they will find a solution to fill Erie’s need for a pastor. Waelchli’s recommendation regarding Mr. Toby’s recent article in the Quarterly was read to the Consistory, and Pendleton will speak about it...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s reports of November 14th, December 18th, and January 7th. Pendleton has pleasant memories of Mr. Johnson from Erie; They have considered hiring him as the Church caretaker in Bryn Athyn, but it appears that a younger man would better fit the job. Pendleton is happy to hear the Hamms are back in Rosthern, and he hopes they will not be caught by “wander-lust” again as it is...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton writes that Waelchli should by all means come to the February meetings in Bryn Athyn as they are a part of his work. Pendleton presumes the Church will pay the ministers’ travelling expenses as it has done in the past, and he has called the matter to the Treasurer’s attention.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Waelchli’s recent letter but notes that he cannot give a final answer until the Executive Committee meets. This meeting has been delayed by various things, but Pendleton hopes they will soon “round matters up sufficiently.”

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the Executive Committee met last night and approved Waelchli’s episcopal trip to the west coast. He comments, “It is a gratification to me that they have done so, and this in the face of a complication of financial problems that has arisen.” Pendleton apologizes they could not decide this matter earlier and explains that their men are very busy and can be “pressed for meetings...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s report of May 13th with reference to his trip to Windsor, Detroit, and Erie. He regrets the decline in Erie’s prospects owing to several removals and a lack of interest. “However,” he comments, “there is always an upturn if we wait for it and waiting patiently is a part of our business.” Pendleton recently held a successful joint assembly of Washington and Baltimore with meetings taking place in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Hollywood, California, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s recent letter and report. He requests that Waelchli call together a meeting of the Los Angeles New Church people to hear their thoughts on the possibility of the assignment of Rev. Cranch as their Pastor. Cranch has recently returned from a trip to the west coast and would like to move his family there to take up Church work full-time. He has served the Philadelphia...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received a letter from Mr. Stroh protesting the proposed assignment of Mr. Cranch to the pastorate of the Los Angeles circle. Between this and what Waelchli has written, Pendleton finds it impossible to give the proposed commission to Cranch. Pendleton has spoken to Cranch and luckily “his mind is already turned in other directions.” Pendleton will write to Mr. Unruh. Names mentioned: Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his interesting report was read aloud in Consistory this morning. Pendleton presented Waelchli’s suggestion for certain changes with reference to his visits to Detroit and Erie to the Executive Committee and then to Mr. Synnestvedt and the minsters in Chicago and Glenview. Pendleton suggests Waelchli write to Synnestvedt, Gladish, and Smith with a more detailed proposal. He also suggests they have a...