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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton is disappointed that Harris’ work in Arbutus is at an end. Yet Pendleton writes “as you are in ‘full sympathy’ with the advice given you by the society at its recent meeting, I can not do other than forward your resignation for final action.” Pendleton requests that Harris call a society meeting shortly and present the contents of this letter to them.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Mr. Hyatt will notify Harris of the results of an Executive Committee meeting held the previous night. Pendleton trusts that Harris will feel enabled to continue as pastor of the Arbutus Society, in which case Pendleton will consider Harris’ proffered resignation as a closed incident. Names mentioned: Mr. Herman Gunther, Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Westfield, NJ, USA. Pendleton has received Harris’ letter of August 12th about Mrs. Harris’ ill health and the consequent necessity of Harris’ resignation as pastor of the Arbutus society. Pendleton thinks the Church may be able to arrange to serve Arbutus according to Mr. (Herman?) Gunther’s suggestion, but this will have to wait until Pendleton returns to Bryn Athyn. Pendleton hopes that Mrs. Harris will continue to improve...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton thinks that the appointment of an Assembly committee with its own treasurer is advisable. This will help to differentiate between Assembly meetings and society meetings. Pendleton proposes that Bishop Tilson should chair the committee and will write to him about it. Pendleton also suggests that Gladish should serve on the committee as well as one representative from the Colchester society and one...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Victor J. Gladish in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of May 13th. Bishop DeCharms will attend the Assembly. DeCharms was unable to travel to South Africa due to a shortage of funds from the South African management. With Bishop Tilson approaching 80 years old, Pendleton hopes the younger ministers will be able to aid him in fulfilling his responsibilities. Pendleton understands that it has been difficult to find placement...

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 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. 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. 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 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...