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...

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 was informed by the secretary of the Sharon Church that Gladish has been chosen to assume the relation to the Society formerly held by Mr. Klein. Pendleton is pleased to confirm this choice. He regrets that Gladish’s school duties will probably prevent him from being present for the June meetings in Bryn Athyn.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton was pleased to hear about the temporary union services between the two General Church bodies, and he hopes they might become permanent someday. Pendleton assures Gladish that Alfred Stroh’s marrying outside the Church did not affect his financial relations with the Church; Pendleton regards Mrs. Stroh highly and does not believe she would say anything against the Academy. In P.S., Pendleton adds that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Feb 12th. Pendleton agrees with Gladish’s idea of uniting the two Church societies in his area; If Mr. Headsten’s people could cooperate with the Sharon Church, Mr. Headsten would be able to focus on his missionary efforts. Pendleton advises Gladish that if Mr. Headsten’s people apply for membership in the Sharon Church, Gladish should first check that each of them is a...

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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

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of March 25th with an enclosed copy of Gladish’s letter to Mr. (John) Headsten. Pendleton does not think there is anything more to be done now that Headsten has withdrawn his congregation and established separate services. Pendleton believes that the union of the two congregations was useful, even if it was temporary. Pendleton reports that, despite financial loses, he...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton was glad to read Gladish’s pleasant impressions of Bryn Athyn in his letter of Feb. 25th. Pendleton understands Gladish’s fears regarding Cathedral worship and is happy to know most of them have now been alleviated. Pendleton’s main concern regarding the Church in Bryn Athyn is that the members do not seem to have a sense of individual responsibility for the local affairs of the Church the way members...