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...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Buffalo, New York, USA. Pendleton hereby accepts Waelchli’s resignation as Pastor of the Carmel Church, effective July 1st, 1917. Pendleton writes that he is accepting the resignation only because Waelchli is needed “in a broader field of usefulness.” Pendleton will notify the Carmel Church secretary and request that he call a Society meeting to discuss nominations for a new pastor. Pendleton noted in Waelchli’s letter of April...

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 November 7th regarding his recent trip to Windsor, Detroit, Erie, and Youngstown. Pendleton finds it interesting that Waelchli was able to gather 10 people together in Youngstown. He writes that many of their people seem to have a migratory instinct, but that the Church must keep track of them as best they can. When enough of them settle in a given place, they must be prepared to begin the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Waelchli’s letters of November 27th and December 14th. He is glad to hear Waelchli will have some relief in the matter of his visits to Erie and Detroit, and he hopes Waelchli’s proposed trip South will be successfully arranged. He also thinks the proposed move from Cincinnati to Wyoming presents interesting possibilities. He looks forward to seeing Waelchli in Bryn Athyn for the mid-year meetings...