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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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton is pleased that Gyllenhaal is able to help Alan (Gill), pastor of the Kitchener society, as Gill recovers from an illness. Pendleton hopes Gill will take a “sufficiently long rest” in order to fully recover before returning to work. At this time, Pendleton cannot promise to preside over the Toronto Assembly in the fall, but he will be happy to if he is able.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton reports that Henry Heinrichs has resigned as pastor of the Denver Society; After the death of Alvin Lindrooth and the removal of several other society members, Heinrichs feels the work is no long worth pursuing in Denver. He plans to move with his family to the Kitchener Society in the summer and take up secular work. Pendleton thinks it may be very convenient to have Heinrichs in Kitchener if Alan...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in London, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letters of Oct. 28th and Jan. 13th. Pendleton would like Gyllenhaal and Mr. Tilson to work together towards “spiritual unity and mutual confidence.” Pendleton foresees that the two neighboring New Church societies, Peckham Rye and Burton Road, will eventually join together, and he hopes that this might take place before Peckham Rye sets up external establishments of its own....

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Correspondence, research, minutes, agendas, presentations, papers and publications related to the Office of the Bishop.  Many papers are included for each particular minister from his career prior to election as bishop.  While bishops' papers are restricted, certain exceptions apply for documents such as sermons and doctrinal classes.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton thanks Waelchli for sending him the two resolutions. Pendleton has written a long letter to Raymond Pitcairn laying out his views on the mode of selecting a Bishop of the General Church. Pendleton presented this letter to the ministers in Bryn Athyn and they expressed their desire that it should be sent to all the ministers of the General Church. Pendleton was glad to hear from Mr. Kuhl that the Berlin...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of September 25th and November 10th. After discussion, Pendleton and others have concluded that it would be unwise to publish at this time anything which would stir up discussion of the question involved in the Kramph Will Case. Recognizing that the situation must be addressed in Saskatchewan, Pendleton recommends that Waelchli advise Mr. Hamm that he can secure...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of December 17th. He sends Waelchli the schedule for the midyear ministers’ meetings in February.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has just returned to Bryn Athyn. He inquires whether Waelchli would like him to accept his resignation as pastor of the Carmal Church or delay the matter. Pendleton feels that he should either accept the resignation now and inform the secretary of the Church in Kitchener, or that Waelchli should withdraw it. Pendleton is sending Waelchli the replies that the Church has received from various New Church circles in response...