Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton reports that at the last Executive Committee meeting, it was decided that the Church would increase its support of Heinrichs to $1000 per year. They were also interested in Heinrichs’ suggestion that he take on part time work to help with his finances. Pendleton writes, “While I realize that the ideal thing is for a minister to be entirely sustained by means of his ecclesiastical labors, yet whenever this...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton writes to advise Heinrichs on a situation that has arisen in the Denver society regarding the behavior of Mrs. Schroder. He believes her “social aggressions” are disturbing but are probably not grounds for her removal from the Church. Pendleton directs Heinrichs to “speak to her directly, and show her that you not only propose to be but are master of the situation.” Pendleton does not think that a pastor...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton informs Heinrichs that he is authorized to begin making arrangements for another trip to the Northwest over the summer. Regarding the “social difficulty” in the Denver Society, Pendleton advises that Heinrichs simply carry on for the present as the matter of a pastor removing a member from his congregation requires further consideration. Pendleton writes that while Heinrichs may be correct that a priest...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton has been trying to set up a meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss Heinrichs and his family moving to Kitchener. It has been difficult to schedule the meeting, but Pendleton will write to Heinrichs with news as soon as the Committee has met.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Heinrichs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Care of Mr. Rudolph Roschman. Alan Gill has decided to transfer from Kitchener to Florida. Pendleton asks if Heinrichs will be willing to take Gill’s place in Kitchener as the society’s temporary pastor at a rate of an additional $50 per month.

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...