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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of Sept. 27th. Under the present conditions, Pendleton agrees with David’s decision to place his resignation before the Bishop. Pendleton will visit Kitchener after the Assembly in Toronto and stay until he departs for the Glenview Jubilee celebration.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is concerned by David’s letter of Sept. 27th; Pendleton believes the stand taken by some members of the Kitchener society presents a challenge to the Church’s order of government, and he approves of the actions taken by David in offering his resignation as pastor. Pendleton suggests David make his resignation public. Pendleton will discuss further steps to be taken with David and the “leading...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of Sept. 8th. Pendleton will do what he can to help with David’s problem and will start by laying David’s letter before the Consistory and the Executive Committee. The London Assembly was successful, and Pendleton was sorry David could not attend.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Llewellyn W. T. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has received David’s interesting report of his work in Denver; Pendleton is encouraged that there seems to be a growing friendship between the two societies there. At this point in the summer, it would be hard to assemble the Extension Committee, and Pendleton does not think they would approve the funds for David’s proposed trip to the coast anyway, as the budget has already been drawn up. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Norman H. Reuter in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton finds it difficult to advise Reuter on whether or not he ought to resign as Rev. Smith’s assistant as he is not familiar with the intricacies of the situation. Many times in the past year, Reuter has found himself, both unconsciously and consciously, opposing Smith. It is not that Smith has treated him unfairly, but that Reuter disagrees with Smith on the fundamental policies and principles of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Reginald W. Brown in Maseru, Basutoland. Pendleton was happy to hear from Brown about his work in Basutoland and to hear that Brown’s health has been improving. Although the faculty is strained, the Academy has agreed to extend Brown’s leave of absence for another year. Pendleton feels the work Brown is doing with Theo (Pitcairn) in Basutoland presents a unique opportunity. Pendleton notes that it appears attendance at the Academy will be higher in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Brooklyn, NY, USA. The Consistory has granted Keep’s request to have his name removed from the list of General Church ministers. The ministers expressed regret regarding the situation, but they agreed that it was right for Keep to withdraw.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard H. Keep in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Keep’s letter of August 19th. Pendleton regrets to report that although the Consistory was sympathetic towards Keep personally, they are not able to offer him employment as there are no open positions at this time. In addition, the Consistory did not think it advisable to reopen the question of Keep’s standing as a minister within the Church; Pendleton writes, “. . . you know the law...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Pendleton writes that the enclosed letter from Mr. Morgan will explain itself. Regarding the letter, he comments, “All who are in sympathy with the General Church ought to be united for the sake of the great work that lies before us.” He places the matter in Morse’s hands. Pendleton informs Morse that there will be a General Assembly in Bryn Athyn in June, at which time a new Bishop will be selected. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Richard Morse in Sydney, Australia. Names mentioned: Mrs. (Viola Wolcott) Rennels, Miss (Annie) Taylor, Ormond Odhner, Philip (Odhner) Pendleton has received Morse’s annual report and letter of Jan. 8th. The report arrived in time to be read at the midyear meetings, which Pendleton believes were a success. They discussed having a General Church Assistant Bishop, and the idea was received favorably. Construction on the new Assembly Hall is nearly...