Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Regarding the schedule for the upcoming Pittsburgh district assembly, Pendleton suggests having the Holy Supper either in the evening or directly following the morning service, rather than in the afternoon. In Bryn Athyn, the schools have opened successfully. Attendance is at a record high, with the college having over 50 students and the elementary school having about 150. Additionally, the elementary school...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Despite financial difficulties, the Board of Directors has agreed that a greater teaching force is needed in Bryn Athyn to accommodate the growing schools. Pendleton suggested that Synnestvedt might relocate to Bryn Athyn to teach next September. The Academy Finance Association will need to appeal to the Church for funding, and so Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will state “what sum would be sufficient in order...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has been authorized by the Academy Board of Directors to offer Synnestvedt a teaching position at the Academy, beginning next September, at a salary of $3,000 per year. Synnestvedt should let Pendleton know at his earliest convenience whether he will accept this offer.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s last letter. He is glad to know Synnestvedt will return to his work when he has recovered from his hospital stay. George (DeCharms) and Pendleton have been discussing Synnestvedt’s pending move to Bryn Athyn to teach in the Academy; Pendleton writes, “Of course, we shall not count on your doing more teaching than is convenient to you; but we realize that that your love for...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt at the Englemere Hotel in Geneva, OH, USA. Pendleton was pleased by the news in Synnestvedt’s most recent letter. He is glad that Synnestvedt’s operation went well and that the results are promising. Pendleton has recently received a cablegram from Theodore Pitcairn requesting a further leave of absence from the Academy. Referring to Pitcairn, Pendleton comments, “Sometimes I am disposed to think that he will in the end, permanently...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton found Odhner’s last letter regarding the Durban Society and the New Church movement amongst the Zulu people to be very interesting. Pendleton thinks perhaps the church work with the Zulu people shows more promise than previous work done with the Basuto people. Pendleton has heard a rumor, which he hopes is true, that Nolly and Joan Braby will be traveling from South Africa to Bryn Athyn with Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of Dec. 5th. Pendleton thinks it is quite in order for Odhner to receive the offerings from the children’s service. He states, “It is my belief . . . that all free-will offerings should go to the priest, regardless of any other financial arrangement which he may have with his Society.” In Bryn Athyn, the College department is larger than ever this year, although they...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner. Pendleton is preparing to depart for Europe with Theodore Pitcairn to visit several New Church societies there. Pendleton confirms that Odhner will accept the call of the Toronto Society and will relocate in January. The current Toronto Pastor, Karl Alden, will be moving to Bryn Athyn at the end of the summer to fill the position of Principle of the Boys Academy and Housemaster of Stuart Hall. Mr. David will fill the Toronto pulpit in the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has been receiving interesting letters from a Mrs. Marie Lussi for the past year. She has informed Pendleton that she plans to visit Toronto and would like to meet the Church members there. Pendleton believes she has “a remarkably responsive spiritual mind” and seems to favor the Academy position. He askes Odhner to keep an eye out for her. Names mentioned: Mrs. Marie Lussi

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton officially offers Odhner a teaching position at the Academy with a salary of $3600 per annum. As part of the Academy, Pendleton hopes Odhner will accept the position as Mr. Iungerich’s move to Pittsburgh will leave a wide gap. As Bishop of the General Church, Pendleton is saddened by the prospect of Odhner leaving pastoral work for teaching. Yet he hopes Odhner will continue to preach in Bryn Athyn from...