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.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Feb. 16th with enclosed letter from Gladish to Mr. John Forrest. Pendleton advises Gladish to deal with Forrest’s moods by not taking them seriously and politely telling him to mind his own business. Pendleton reports that the annual meetings were successful and that George DeCharms’ health has greatly improved. Pendleton is interested in Gladish’s trip to Clinton with his wife; He...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letters of Dec. 21st and 30th with enclosed membership applications for Mr. Renkenberger and Mr. Hafstrom. Pendleton notes with interest that Mr. Wilson has leased his theatre in Clinton and hopes to move to Chicago to join the Sharon Church. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for the upcoming February meetings, and Pendleton regrets that Gladish will not be able to attend.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. After a conversation with Gladish’s son, Victor, Pendleton thinks Gladish may not have understood Pendleton’s last letter regarding Gladish’s status as Pastor of the Sharon Church. Pendleton explains that becoming a “Pastor in full” by call and consent of the society is different from being a “full time pastor.” As Gladish has been there many years, Pendleton would like the society to officially extend him a...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s report. Pendleton informs Gladish of the Church’s current plan for the placement of ministers; Theodore (Pitcairn) will return to pastoral work in Bryn Athyn, Elmo Acton will fill a permanent place within the Academy schools and other nearby General Church work, and Philip Odhner will be sent to Durban, South Africa.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary (Mrs. V. W. Rennels) to A. Wynne Acton in London, England. Rennels tells Acton they have heard good things about him since his arrival in London. She is sending him 10 copies each of the church's updated baptism and confession of faith record cards. In Bryn Athyn, they are excied for the upcoming election, although it seems as if the wrong man will win.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, V.W. Rennels, to Rev. Elmo C. Acton in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Rennels requests Acton fill out and return the enclosed ministerial and statistical report blanks so that they may be included in the report of the Secretary of the Council of Clergy at the mid-year meetings. Acton has not sent in these reports for the last 3 years, and the Bishop (N.D. Pendleton) hopes that Acton will made a special effort this year. In order for them to arrive...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. F. Pendleton informs Waelchli that there will soon be a meeting of the Consistory and the Extension Committee to make plans for the coming year. N. D. Pendleton would like a report from Waelchli on the results of his recent visit to Erie to present at this meeting. Names mentioned: Uncle Dandridge (Nathaniel Dandridge Pendleton)