Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton regrets that he does not have much time to answer letters these days, but he hopes to offer good advice in response to Synnestvedt’s most recent letter. He writes, “We ministers need a long long patience, plus an abounding supply of good will. We must suffer all things in pursuit of the end we have in view.” Pendleton suggests Synnestvedt have Alan Gill arrive early and fill the pulpit in Pittsburgh...

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 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...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Marked "Confidential." Pendleton writes that, in a few days, he will send Odhner an official offer to come teach at the Academy. Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich is moving to Pittsburgh, and Odhner will be needed in Bryn Athyn. Before the offer arrives, Pendleton would like Odhner to consider whether his best service lies with the Academy or with the General Church. Names mentioned: Mr. (Eldred) Iungerich

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received the communication from the Toronto Society Secretary and has called a meeting of the Executive Committee to consider the matter. Pendleton will discuss the issue of Odhner’s relocation expenses from Toronto to Bryn Athyn with the Board of Directors next week. Pendleton explains that his preference for an older man as Pastor of the Toronto Society was not based on financial considerations, but...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of Sept. 17th. He would like Headsten and Mr. (Gilbert) Smith to meet and devise a program to accommodate both Headsten’s Chicago society and Smith’s Sharron Church society during Pendleton’s upcoming visit. Pendleton suggests a joint meeting of the societies on the evening of October 21st.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Headsten’s letter of May 9th and thanks him for forwarding Mr. E.H. Alden’s letter. Of the Convention Church, Pendleton writes, “It appears that the incident which gave rise to our recent correspondence is for the time at least closed, our opponent withdrawing from the field into which he himself advanced with something of a flourish of trumpets.” Pendleton was glad to hear that the Chicago and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 6th. Pendleton has heard from Rev. (Willis) Gladish that there has been a hitch in uniting the Chicago Society with the Glenview Church Society. He hopes this hitch is temporary. Pendleton reports that, in Bryn Athyn, difficulties with the student body have recently called for strenuous treatment, but he now anticipates they will end the school year without further...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of March 22nd in which Headsten writes about the unsuccessful attempt to unite the two General Church bodies in Chicago. Pendleton regrets the outcome, but recommends that they look to the Lord’s Providence and not become discouraged.