Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Berlin (Kitchener), ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton addresses Odhner’s concerns about ordination into the pastoral degree of the priesthood. As Pendleton considers it orderly to be ordained into the pastoral degree without necessarily becoming the pastor of a society, he argues that there is no reason why Odhner should not be ordained into the second degree and continue to assist Mr. Waelchli as...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. The secretary of the Carmel Church has informed Pendleton that Odhner was selected from amongst the nominees to serve as Pastor of the Kitchener Society. Pendleton sends his congratulations and requests that Odhner let him know at his earliest convenience whether he will accept this call. If he accepts, Odhner will return to Kitchener after his ordination on June 24th as Pastor.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton is glad to hear that the Kitchener Society was able to retain a satisfactory teacher in their school. Pendleton has no objection to Odhner using a college gown for doctrinal classes; They have found this to be suitable in Bryn Athyn as well. Pendleton approves of Odhner’s action in allowing the old Council to remain in place following Odhner’s appointment as Pastor, but he advises Odhner to make it...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Pendleton read Odhner’s letter of June 23rd aloud at a special meeting of the Consistory. General approval was expressed over the way Odhner handled the “Braby-Forfar situation.” Pendleton cautions Odhner against taking sides, even if it becomes evident that one party is in the wrong. He writes, “The true priestly attitude is not one of withdrawal from the wrong doer, save in extreme cases. Keep the door...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received both Odhner’s resignation as pastor of the Olivet Church and his acceptance of the Academy’s offer of a teaching position. Pendleton hopes the Toronto Society will call Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal as their next Pastor. Mr. (Alan) Gill has just been called by Kitchener. Pendleton will now officially notify the secretary of the Toronto Society of Odhner’s resignation and request that the Society call...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Marked "Confidential". If it is not too late, Pendleton would like Odhner to submit Mr. (Gilbert) Smith’s name to the Toronto Society for Pastoral consideration as well as that of Mr. (Fred) Gyllenhaal.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton has received Odhner’s letter of April 11th. Pendleton is sorry that his letter to the Toronto Society Secretary caused confusion. He clarifies that the Bishop must be informed if the Toronto Society would like to issue a call for Pastor outside of the regular nominees. If the Society is unable to issue a call for any reason, the Bishop automatically becomes Pastor. The Bishop will then appoint an interim...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Hugo Odhner in Toronto, ON, Canada. Pendleton is pleased that Odhner will accept both a teaching position with the Academy and an assistant pastoral role for the Bryn Athyn Church. The Academy Board of Directors and the Trustees of the Bryn Athyn Church have given their approval, and they just need the consent of the Bryn Athyn Society to make it official. Pendleton looks forward to hearing that the Toronto Society has succeeded in choosing a new...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph E. Rosenquist in Gothenberg, Sweden. Pendleton has received Rosenquist’s letter of Jan 16th. He was glad to hear of Mrs. Rosenquist’s action regarding the Theosophical Society, and he has received and approved her application for membership in the General Church. Pendleton was also glad to learn that both Mr. and Mrs. Rosenquist signed the application to the King for recognition by the State. As a result of the War, the mailing system in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has been informed that the people of the Denver Society wish to appoint a permanent pastor, and so it will be necessary for David to terminate his present temporary position there by next July. Pendleton thanks David for his service and writes that he hopes to see David and his wife at the upcoming Assembly in Glenview.