Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of April 4th. Pendleton discusses the future ordination of Mr. Tilson into the third degree of the priesthood and whether this will entail the creation of a separate diocese. He knew that there might be some backlash to Tilson’s ordination, but he did not expect it to be so drastic. He explains his decision, writing, “My intention was and is . . . to strike directly...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received word that the Toronto Society has unanimously called Gyllenhaal to serve as their Pastor, beginning Sept. 1st. Pendleton strongly advises Gyllenhaal to accept this position. Pendleton would like either Victor Gladish or Henry Boef to replace Gyllenhaal in Colchester.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Colchester, England. Pendleton has received Gyllenhaal’s letter of May 17th. Pendleton explains that he urged Gyllenhaal to accept the call to the Toronto Society because he believed this would be best for the General Church. Pendleton would like to send Victor Gladish to Colchester as Gyllenhaal’s replacement. Henry Boef will be sent to Los Angeles, and (Norman) Reuter will assist Mr. Smith in Glenview. Vincent Odhner will...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton writes that the Academy has never liked the term “Swedenborgian”; He suggests that it would be appropriated to put “The New Church founded on the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg” on a sign board instead. Pendleton reports that no Consistory meeting has been scheduled yet because people are tired of attending meetings. Pendleton was happy to hear that Gyllenhaal’s wife, Agnes, and daughter, Zoe, are...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton notes the decision of the Toronto Society in reference to a teacher for their school, and he wonders if this means Sylvia (Pemberton?) will still come to the Academy to study. Pendleton hopes to attend the Toronto Assembly next fall. Pendleton agrees that he and Gyllenhaal should arrange a meeting to help Gyllenhaal prepare a statement of the order and organization of the Olivet Church. Mrs. (Viola)...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Gyllenhaal in Toronto, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges Gyllenhaal’s last letter with enclosed membership applications. Pendleton informs Gyllenhaal that there will be a statement in the next issue of the Life explaining that the 1933 General Assembly has been postponed with the consent and approval of the Consistory, Executive Committee, and Toronto Society.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin. Canada. Pendleton has received word from Fred Davis, secretary of the Middleport Society, that they would be happy to host Waelchli. They would like to know the exact dates of his visit so they can inform the members living in the countryside. Pendleton has also heard from Mr. Colon Schott of Cincinnati who writes that a special effort will be made to have full attendance during Waelchli’s visit in November. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of November 4th and 17th, sent respectively from Middleport and Berlin. He is glad Waelchli is pleased with the results of his trip to Cincinnati and Middleport. Pendleton was unable to answer sooner due to prolonged illness. Waelchli’s letter of the 4th was discussed by the Consistory, and they will consider his letter of the 17th at their next meeting. Pendleton notes...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton reports that Waelchli’s letters to the Bishop of February 25th and March 8th have been received and discussed by the Consistory. They considered the idea of Waelchli ending his work for the school and devoting his full time to work for the General Church. The principal issue is that more funds would be needed to carry out this plan. The matter will be discussed further at a later date, possibly at a joint...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that his address is currently at the printer and will appear in the next issue of the Journal of Education. Pendleton plans to deliver this address in Pittsburgh, and afterward Waelchli will be permitted to take it to Middleport. Pendleton will speak with Waelchli in Pittsburgh about the developments that took place at the last Consistory meeting in connection with Waelchli’s recent...