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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The members of the Bryn Athyn Church have unanimously expressed their interest in DeCharms for the position of assistant Pastor. Pendleton formally calls DeCharms to this position and hopes he will be able to accept. If he accepts, DeCharms should send Pendleton his resignation as Pastor of the Advent Church.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton has been informed by recording secretary John Synnestvedt that the Immanuel Church has voted to extend an official call to DeCharms to serve as their Pastor. Pendleton requests that DeCharms consider that matter carefully and communicate with him about it at his earliest convenience.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Colchester, England. Care of Rev. Victor J. Gladish. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ last letter. Pendleton looks forward to hearing DeCharms’ impressions of his visit to the Hague. Pendleton mentions the recent meetings he attended in Pittsburgh; There was interesting discussion resulting from two papers about the cause and potential cure for the distressed state of the world. Pendleton reports on the state of the Church in...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Bryn Athyn, PA, USA. Pendleton is glad to hear that DeCharms and his family have arrived home in good health from their long journey. Pendleton has received a discouraging letter from Curtis about the society in New York. Pendleton hopes they will still be able to hold occasional church services, in which case this would provide some opportunity for Philip (Odhner?). Regardless, Pendleton thinks it will be good for Philip to take...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in St. Petersburgh, FL, USA. DeCharms’ letter was read at the Ministers’ Meetings. The ministers were happy to hear that DeCharms’ health is steadily improving, and they expressed their regret that DeCharms could not be present. This year’s meetings were especially intense with strong feelings and deep thought “centering around the world old difference between the simple and the more sophisticated.” Pendleton reports that Mr. (Eldred)...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gerrit Barger in the Hague, Holland. Pendleton acknowledges Barger’s letter of Jan. 7th and the book Barger sent, “Vier Ledrstukken van het Nieuwe Jeruzalem.” Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s condition has perhaps improved a little, but they do not expect he will return to his former health. Barger will soon receive an account of the recent Joint Council Meetings that were held in Bryn Athyn to consider the state of the Church; Pendleton thinks things may not be...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of April 29th and May 4th. He is glad to welcome Mrs. Van Epps and Neville Wright to the General Church; Certificates of membership have been sent. Pendleton is pleased with Smith’s renewed optimism regarding his work in Chicago. He writes, “I note with interest that the spirit of Church extension is spreading throughout the New Church in this country. I sincerely...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton has asked Will Caldwell to publish in the Life periodical all the reasons why it would not be feasible to shift the Corporation and Theta Alpha meetings to another day. However, Pendleton believes the matter of scheduling will be solved if Smith has the festivities begin at 4:30pm. Pendleton’s opening address on June 19th will “note the spirit of the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s application, and he officially receives him into the second degree of the priesthood of the General Church. Through this action, Ottley is also recognized as a member of the General Church Council of the Clergy.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Glendower C. Ottley in London, England. Pendleton has received Ottley’s letter of March 16th with enclosures. Pendleton is preparing to depart on his Spring trip, and he looks forward to seeing Ottley in Bryn Athyn in June for the International Church Council. Pendleton would like to discuss Ottley’s forwarded correspondence with Mr. Presland, but he does not currently have the time. Pendleton has been discussing travel plans with Mr. Tilson; The...