Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton advises Synnestvedt regarding the administration of the Pittsburgh Society while they are in the process of selecting a new pastor. Although the majority opinion was in favor of Eldred (Iungerich) at their last meeting, Pendleton warns that Iungerich should not be brought into administrative matters until he has been officially and formally installed. Pendleton asks what the Pittsburgh Pastor’s...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton sent a cable to Fred Gyllenhaal requesting that he relocate to England as Pastor. By the same cable, Pendleton nominated Odhner as Pastor of the Durban Society. Pendleton hopes to hear a decision shortly.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received a cable from Durban with word that Mr. Gyllenhaal will sail for England on August 6th and also that Odhner is an acceptable candidate as Pastor of the Durban Society. Pendleton would like to know Odhner’s decision as to whether he and his family will relocate to Durban as soon as possible. Names mentioned: Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Odhner’s letter of June 4th. As Odhner has decided to accept the call of the Durban Society, Pendleton requests that Odhner present his resignation to the Kitchener Society in the Bishop’s name. Regarding the matter of a teacher for the Kitchener society school, Pendleton writes that they will do everything possible to retain a teacher. He tentatively suggests Vida Doering. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton is preparing to depart for Europe with Theodore Pitcairn to visit several New Church societies there. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will accept the call of the Toronto Society and will relocate in January. The current Toronto Pastor, Karl Alden, will be moving to Bryn Athyn at the end of the summer to fill the position of Principle of the Boys Academy and Housemaster of Stuart Hall. Mr. David will fill the Toronto pulpit in the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton was glad to learn that the Toronto Society is in favor of having a student come and assist Odhner over the summer. Pendleton will seek approval for this action from the Executive Committee at their next meeting. Pendleton has read and approves of the missionary leaflet which Odhner has written. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from Mr. Evans. He believes Mr. Evans is a good New Churchman, and he that he may...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton approves of the program Odhner has put together for the Toronto Assembly, except for the scheduling of Holy Supper during the afternoon. He requests that Holy Supper be moved to either the morning or the evening, writing, “The morning is best because of freshness of mind and sensitive reception. The evening is fitting on the ground of historic setting and representation. Also, I think that most minds are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton officially offers Odhner a teaching position at the Academy with a salary of $3600 per annum. As part of the Academy, Pendleton hopes Odhner will accept the position as Mr. Iungerich’s move to Pittsburgh will leave a wide gap. As Bishop of the General Church, Pendleton is saddened by the prospect of Odhner leaving pastoral work for teaching. Yet he hopes Odhner will continue to preach in Bryn Athyn from...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received both Odhner’s resignation as pastor of the Olivet Church and his acceptance of the Academy’s offer of a teaching position. Pendleton hopes the Toronto Society will call Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal as their next Pastor. Mr. (Alan) Gill has just been called by Kitchener. Pendleton will now officially notify the secretary of the Toronto Society of Odhner’s resignation and request that the Society call...