Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Vincent C. Odhner in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter inquiring whether there may be any theological work available with the Philadelphia Society in the coming year. Pendleton writes that Mr. David is currently overseeing the Philadelphia Society, and the Society must be consulted before any changes are made. Pendleton is happy to know of Odhner’s interest, and he congratulates him on his upcoming marriage. Names mentioned:...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Pendleton gives Willard advice regarding the pastoral role. He writes that a minister may exceed the powers pertaining to his degree, but only in emergencies with the Bishop’s permission. In addition, any rites and ceremonies performed in this manner should be carried out in the Bishop’s name. In the case of a new pastor, the pervious pastoral council will remain in place until a new council is appointed. Pendleton recommends...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Willard’s recent communication with enclosed letter from Norman (Reuter). Pendleton notes Reuter’s willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh to fill the roll of Assistant Pastor, provided the proper arrangements can be made. The next step will be for the Pastoral Council of the Pittsburgh Society to officially notify the Bishop of their desire to appoint an Assistant Pastor....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for this brief acknowledgement of Willard’s congratulations on his (Pendleton’s) 70th birthday. Pendleton received many such congratulations, and he was particularly moved by the effort put into the birthday celebrations by Raymond, Mildred, Harold, and Clara. Pendleton has written to Alex P. Lindsay in response to the Pittsburgh Pastoral Council’s request for an assistant pastor. Norman...

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Handwritten copy of a telegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Sent by telephone 10:38am by Viola Wolcott Rennels. If Willard is still interested in Henry (Heinrichs) as a possible assistant pastor for the Pittsburgh Society, he should telegraph Pendleton before Sunday.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton elaborates on his telegram to Willard of May 5th. Henry (Heinrichs) has resigned as Pastor of the Denver Society. He plans to move to Kitchener, Ontario and pursue secular work. The purpose of Pendleton’s telegram was to inquire if Willard was still interested in Henry for the position of assistant pastor with the Pittsburgh Society, but at the last Executive Committee meeting, it was decided that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of March 28th in which he agrees take up a position in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton does not think George DeCharms will leave Bryn Athyn for Glenview to accept the call of the Immanuel Church, so he advises that the Council also decide on a second choice. Pendleton would like to have Caldwell in Bryn Athyn as soon as possible, but Caldwell’s move depends on when the Immanuel...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of April 2nd. Pendleton remarks that while his last letter was not intended to increase the desire of the Immanuel Church Council to have George DeCharms, the Council’s wishes must be respected, and so Pendleton will include DeCharms’ name among the nominees. Pendleton is glad to hear Caldwell will come to Bryn Athyn on May 1st. In the interim between a pastor leaving...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton is trying to negotiate cooperation between Mr. Headsten’s congregation and the Sharon Church. Headsten is hesitant to share the pulpit with Gladish for fear he might be left “quite out in the cold”. Pendleton has decided not to force the matter. Names mentioned: Mr. (John) Headsten, Mrs. Gladish

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s note with enclosed annual report. He is sorry that Gladish will not be able to attend the Council meetings this year. Pendleton is pleased that the Sharon Church has been making progress in paying off their mortgage. Pendleton reports that George DeCharms has had to travel to Florida to recover his health.