Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton thanks David for sending him a copy of Mr. Landenberger’s letter and David’s reply. Pendleton thinks David is correct that the New Church’s attitude has not changed; The doctrine has always been interpreted with a spirit of “simple and abiding loyalty to the truth as it has been revealed, and a firm determination to oppose any and all evasions of it.” In Bryn Athyn, they have just held meetings of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Denver, CO, USA. Pendleton acknowledges David’s letter of May 16th which he received while attending the Ontario Assembly. Pendleton hopes he and David can discuss the situation in Denver at the Minister’ Meetings in June. Pendleton is glad David is willing to carry on the work in Denver for the time being. Pendleton is sorry to hear that the high altitude in Denver has interfered with Mrs. David’s health, and he hopes it is not...

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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.

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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Joseph S. David in Kitchener, ON, Canada. Pendleton informs David that Hugo Odhner has been called to the pastorate of Toronto. The current pastor, Mr. Alden, will depart for Bryn Athyn in September, but Odhner will not arrive until January. Pendleton requests David fill the Olivet Church pulpit in the interim. Names mentioned: Hugo Odhner, (Karl) Alden, Mr. Anderson

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The ladies of the Seminary faculty have convinced Pendelton that it would be impractical to give a performance of the School Operetta in the Advent Church. In addition, the President's Council has a rule forbidding the school from giving public performances. However, it is now proposed that they hold two performances of the operetta, one on Friday night and one on Saturday afternoon, with the idea being that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Carbon copy attached. Pendleton is glad Alden has come into contact with Mr. (Emil) Cronlund. Pendleton discusses the difficulties encountered in finding a place for Cronlund; The Kitchener and the Advent Church societies are not interested, and a smaller society like Erie could not provide enough financial support. The General Church treasury can not support paying the full exspense of...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead, copy attached. Pendleton is happy that Alden's work in Toronto is going well and that the people there are responding positively to Miss Alice (Grant?). Nothing will be more beneficial to Alden's work long term than a school, but Alden must make sure the conditions are right before attempting to start one. Pendleton warns that Miss Celia Bellinger does not have quite as positive an outlook...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Copy attached. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of Jan 5th, in which Alden reports that the people of the Toronto society are raising more money than ever, and that doctrinal classes are well attended. Pendleton advises Alden to avoid the common mistake of attempting to think for the people of the society. Instead, a minister should "cultivate most carefully the art of leading others to...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Toronto, Canada. General Church letterhead. Typed copy attached on Olivet Society letterhead. Pendleton acknowledges Alden's letter of March 6th. Pendleton discusses the situation in Toronto; Pendleton will speak to the Toronto society at a later date, because if he comes now, nothing will be accomplished except a drawn out fight; Rudolph Potts has informed Pendleton that many in the Toronto Society believe Alden was called to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Karl R. Alden in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has heard from Walter Cranch that the Advent Society has unanimously chosen Alden as their pastor. If Alden wishes to accept this position, he should notify the society as soon as possible. Pendleton tells Alden that he was very happy when he heard the news, and that he has every confidence in the future of Alden's work.