Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Heinrichs’ telegram. Pendleton has only heard rumors about the situation in Kitchener; He hopes to hear the full story from Alan (Gill) once Gill has sufficiently recovered. In the meantime, Pendleton approves of Heinrichs’ move to Kitchener with financial aid from Miss Hager. At a recent meeting of the Executive Committee, it was decided that the General Church will continue Heinrichs’...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. General Church of the New Jerusalem letterhead. Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of March 14th with enclosed General Church membership applications. Certificates of membership will be sent only to those who have been confirmed, as the General Church custom is “to receive formally into the Church only those who are adult, on the ground that these are capable of acting within their own individual right...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pendleton thanks Leonardos for the picture he sent of himself; He will now be able to recognize Leonardos when they meet in London. Pendleton reports that at the last General Assembly in Kitchener, ON, membership of the Executive Committee was increased to incorporate lay-members from countries other than the US and Canada. So far, they have appointed members from England, Sweden, and South Africa. Mr....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s last two letters. Synnestvedt has recently taken up the Pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society, and Pendleton thinks he will be at an advantage having prior knowledge of the society’s particular problems. In Bryn Athyn, Pendleton is settling into his new position and beginning to feel more at ease. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that he returned Irene’s letter by yesterday’s...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s card to him and letter to the Bishop. He informs Synnestvedt that Mr. David has agreed to preach for the Pittsburgh Society for the month of August. David also intends to visit Boston and possibly New York; He will be in communication with Synnestvedt regarding his plans. Pendleton then briefly explains the events in Bryn Athyn relating to the appointment of an Assistant...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton apologizes for not answering Synnestvedt’s letter sooner. Pendleton understands Synnestvedt’s desire for reorganization and thinks his new plan will come with definite advantages, though it may prove more cumbersome than the previous arrangement. Pendleton then gives an update on his recent trip to the Arbutus circle. He writes, “I went there after consulting with the members of the Consistory...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Synnestvedt has asked Pendleton for a statement regarding his policy.* Pendleton forwards Synnestvedt a copy of a letter he wrote to Mr. Pitcairn last summer containing “a definite statement of policy which has the approval of the Bishop and the other men here.” Regarding the other matters contained in Synnestvedt’s letter, Pendleton will be happy to discuss them with Synnestvedt in person when he visits Bryn...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Synnestvedt’s previous letters. He writes that they do not plan to employ Margaret Gyllenhaal as a teacher in Bryn Athyn next year unless Synnestvedt decides not to hire her for the Pittsburgh school. Pendleton discusses Synnestvedt’s reorganizational plan for his pastoral government. When Pendleton was pastor, the government functioned under one committee. He recognizes...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Synnestvedt that the old Consistory has lapsed. He invites Synnestvedt to join the new Consistory he is forming.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Synnestvedt’s letter of March 9th. He encourages Synnestvedt not to miss the June clergy meetings in Bryn Athyn; They are expecting to have Messers. Tilson, Ottley, Baeckstrom, Deltenre, and Hussenet from abroad. Pendleton is currently busy preparing for an upcoming series of assembly meetings. Names mentioned: (Robert J.) Tilson, (Glendower) Ottley, (Gustaf) Baeckstrom, (Ernst)...