Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli. Pendleton has just returned to Bryn Athyn. He inquires whether Waelchli would like him to accept his resignation as pastor of the Carmal Church or delay the matter. Pendleton feels that he should either accept the resignation now and inform the secretary of the Church in Kitchener, or that Waelchli should withdraw it. Pendleton is sending Waelchli the replies that the Church has received from various New Church circles in response...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Buffalo, New York, USA. Pendleton hereby accepts Waelchli’s resignation as Pastor of the Carmel Church, effective July 1st, 1917. Pendleton writes that he is accepting the resignation only because Waelchli is needed “in a broader field of usefulness.” Pendleton will notify the Carmel Church secretary and request that he call a Society meeting to discuss nominations for a new pastor. Pendleton noted in Waelchli’s letter of April...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the midyear meetings of the Consistory, Council of the Clergy, and Executive Committee will begin on February 5th. It has also been proposed that the District Assembly be held during this time. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of December 7th expressing his preferences regarding his relocation. He has not been able to present it to the Consistory yet as their...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of May 8th and report of May 19th. Pendleton will try to rearrange things so that Waelchli can attend the June meetings. Pendleton noted Waelchli’s comment on the minutes and the length of time it would take for the Council to read them. Pendleton is encouraged by Waelchli’s report of his recent episcopal trip, especially the parts that deal with Middleport and...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letter of May 27th. He is glad Waelchli plans to attend the meetings in Bryn Athyn, and he sends him a program of the meetings. He also invites Waelchli to preach for them on Sunday June 16th.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has received Waelchli’s letters of March 4th and 23rd. Waelchli’s thoughts on evangelism align with Pendleton’s; They both believe, “If a thing is to be received, delight rather than antagonism must first be roused in the recipient.” At a recent meeting, Pendleton brought up the subject of Waelchli’s evangelical work in the Canadian Northwest and the fact that his travel allowance has not been...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton has arranged with Mr. Merrell to visit Cincinnati sometime between October 10th and 17th on his way from Pittsburgh to Glenview. Pendleton received Waelchli’s encouraging report of his work in the Canadian Northwest and would like to give it to the members of the Executive Committee to read in addition to the usual reading in the Consistory. Names mentioned: Mr. (Charles?) Merrell

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton informs Waelchli that the Ministers’ meetings will be held June 21st to 26th. Pendleton does not think it will be necessary for him to formally notify the Denver Society of Waelchli’s visit, though he is willing to do so if Waelchli thinks this is best. Pendleton lays out his upcoming travel plans. He will hold a local assembly in New York on May 11th and go from there to Kitchener for the District...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Wyoming, Ohio, USA. Two copies, one on General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Yesterday, Pendleton read aloud to the Consistory Waelchli’s report of his trip south. They found his comments “enlivening.” Pendleton writes, “I think your description of Mr. Fritz swaying back and forth, on his feet, holding forth to Mr. Gustafson on the subject of the deadness of Convention, is a masterpiece.” Pendleton explains they did not...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Pendleton writes that Waelchli should by all means come to the February meetings in Bryn Athyn as they are a part of his work. Pendleton presumes the Church will pay the ministers’ travelling expenses as it has done in the past, and he has called the matter to the Treasurer’s attention.