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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Charles E. Doering in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Doering’s resignation from the former Consistory. Pendleton requests that Doering serve as a member of the new Consistory that is forming.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. David Harold Klein in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Klein’s most recent letter and report. Pendleton is busy preparing for a short vacation, but he would like to answer Klein’s question about his standing as a member of the General Church Council of the Clergy. Pendleton writes: “Suppose the case of a minister who, by virtue of entering into another occupation, entirely removes himself from the sphere and interests of priestly work. Such a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburch, PA, USA. Pendleton writes that while he can appreciate Iungerich’s feeling of haste under the circumstances, he hopes Iungerich can understand that those who have been continuously involved in the events and discussions feel otherwise. Pendleton’s calendar for May and June is packed; He has had to ask Mr. Synnestvedt to oversee the Washington-Arbutus Assembly and Bishop DeCharms to oversee the New York Assembly....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Fallout in Bryn Athyn has continued following rumors of “opposition services” held by Vincent (Odhner). Pendleton writes that Odhner’s mid-term resignation was not entirely a disappointment as it what somewhat anticipated. Odhner informed Pendleton that he had another job and that he would not be returning to the school, and Pendleton did not attempt to persuade him to stay. Although there were...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Since his last letter on the subject, Pendleton has learned more about the supposed “oppositional services” carried out by Vincent (Odhner). In short, Odhner held a Sunday morning doctrinal class in Mr. Harvey Lechner’s house, at Lechner’s request. As Lechner is a member of the Advent Church of Philadelphia, of which Odhner is a minister, Pendleton has no issue with Odhner giving a doctrinal class....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton congratulates Iungerich and the Pittsburgh society on securing Miss Bergstrom as a teacher for their school. Pendleton read Iungerich’s recent letter to the Consistory; There was general agreement with Iungerich’s ecclesiastical prerogatives, but not with his program for lunches. Pendleton looks forward to seeing Iungerich soon and discussing issues from his letters in person. Names...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton looks forward to hearing Iungerich preach in Bryn Athyn. Pendleton presumes there will be discussion of Mr. Pfeiffer’s recent “elucidations” on his doctrinal ideas at the February meetings. It is unclear whether Pfeiffer himself will attend the meetings, but Theodore Pitcairn will be there. The January issue of the New Church Life will contain a review of Pfeiffer’s book by Hugo (Odhner), who...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the Consistory found Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 10th very interesting. The members found Iungerich’s brief for his proposed paper very engaging. Mr. Pfeiffer plans to visit Bryn Athyn soon, and Pendleton has heard that he hopes to meet individually with the clergy “in order to impart to [them] the higher light.” Pendleton is looking forward to the approaching midyear meetings and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Likely referring to the recent Ministers’ Council meetings, at which Ernst Pfeiffer was present, Pendleton writes, “The situation was a difficult one. To say too little would have been a weakness, and too much would certainly have been a misfortune. Time always brings a regret, and the light of wisdom is most often seen after the event. However, I have no apology to make.” Pendleton informs Iungerich...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 21st and 27th. Pendleton has never heard of a pastor delegating the authority to perform the betrothal ceremony to a layman, and he does not advise doing so. In cases where a greater interval is not possible between ceremonies, he recommends that the pastor betroth the couple immediately preceding marriage. As per Iungerich’s suggestion, Pendleton read...