Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Bath, England. Bjorck’s letter of December 4th has arrived, along with the latest number of the “New Church Standard”. Pendleton found Bjorck’s article about the Lord as a person very enjoyable. Pendleton’s only suggestion about the Standard is that Bjorck should try to make it distinct from other New Church periodicals to avoid duplication. In Bryn Athyn, they are now preparing for the February Ministers’ Meetings. Pendleton expects...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letters of Dec. 6th and 26th. The mid-year meetings were quite successful, and Pendleton enjoyed them greatly. Pendleton wonders if Bjorck has decided to move to Colchester or somewhere else. Pendleton encourages Bjorck to write the paper he has been contemplating. He only suggests to Bjorck, “when we speak of change or non-change in the Lord we must distinguish between the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of June 4th. Pendleton had hoped to hold a meeting of the Executive Committee before answering but has not been successful yet. Bjorck has written about the possibility of Mr. Canals coming to study for the ministry in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton has no objection to this, but he his not sure that the General Church would be able to contribute the requested $500. Pendleton is...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Woodgreen, Salisbury, England. Pendleton acknowledges Bjorck’s letter of May 10th in which Bjorck informs Pendleton that he will soon end his active ministerial work in England and move back to Palma de Mallorca in Spain. Pendleton thanks Bjorck for his years of service, in which he has been a valuable “spiritual force in our church.” Pendleton hopes the sunshine in Spain improve Bjorck’s health, and he sends his affectionate...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Dec. 20th. Pendleton writes that it will be a pleasure to see Bjorck in Bryn Athyn for the Ministers’ Council Meetings. According to the custom of the Council, those who wish to read a paper may notify the secretary, and then the Council calls on certain papers to be read at the meeting. Pendleton will make sure Bjorck’s paper is recorded with the secretary.

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Correspondence, research, minutes, agendas, presentations, papers and publications related to the Office of the Bishop.  Many papers are included for each particular minister from his career prior to election as bishop.  While bishops' papers are restricted, certain exceptions apply for documents such as sermons and doctrinal classes.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Jan. 16th. Pendleton has spoken to Theodore Pitcairn and Pitcairn has agreed to enable Bjorck to have the assistance of Sir Robert Jones. Pitcairn will also write to Bjorck about financial assistance in lieu of a pension. In Bryn Athyn, the mid-year meetings were interesting; Pendleton has chosen to elevate George DeCharms into the third degree of the priesthood....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Bath, England. Pendleton has received Bjorck’s letter of Feb. 6th with enclosed correspondence between Bjorck and Mr. Gyllenhaal. Pendleton presumes that the question at issue between them has been settled by now. Pendleton reports that there has been no decision yet about Bjorck attending the Glenview General Assembly; The Church runs on charity, and currently it seems they will not be able to spare the money to pay for Bjorck to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton acknowledges Bjorck’s letter of Sept. 4th in which he discusses the relationship between the two General Church ministers now working in England. Pendleton agrees with Bjorck’s estimate of the situation; He hopes that the removal of Mr. Gyllenhaal to Colchester and the closing of the Peckham Rye Society will help ease the irritation. Pendleton is glad to hear of the prospect of Bjorck returning to...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Albert Bjorck in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Pendleton is interested in the potential of Bjorck’s wife’s nephew training for the ministry; If he decides he is interested, a theological class will start next year with two young men about his age. Pendleton is grieved to hear that nothing can be done for Bjorck’s leg, but he is happy that Bjorck may move back to England. Pendleton has not yet had a chance to speak to Mr. (Theodore) Pitcairn about his...