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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Mr. Hyatt will notify Harris of the results of an Executive Committee meeting held the previous night. Pendleton trusts that Harris will feel enabled to continue as pastor of the Arbutus Society, in which case Pendleton will consider Harris’ proffered resignation as a closed incident. Names mentioned: Mr. Herman Gunther, Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Pendleton gives Willard advice regarding the pastoral role. He writes that a minister may exceed the powers pertaining to his degree, but only in emergencies with the Bishop’s permission. In addition, any rites and ceremonies performed in this manner should be carried out in the Bishop’s name. In the case of a new pastor, the pervious pastoral council will remain in place until a new council is appointed. Pendleton recommends...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Pendleton elaborates on his telegram to Willard of May 5th. Henry (Heinrichs) has resigned as Pastor of the Denver Society. He plans to move to Kitchener, Ontario and pursue secular work. The purpose of Pendleton’s telegram was to inquire if Willard was still interested in Henry for the position of assistant pastor with the Pittsburgh Society, but at the last Executive Committee meeting, it was decided that...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Caldwell’s letters of Jan. 20th and Feb. 19th, along with the membership applications for Mr. and Mrs. Reuter. Pendleton is pleased with progress on the construction of the new buildings and will travel with his wife to Glenview for their dedication. Bishop W.F. Pendleton and his wife will also come for dedication if they are able. Pendleton has recently written a letter to Raymond...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of Nov. 6th. Pendleton discusses the governmental issues currently faced by the Glenview Society; The goal should be to balance ecclesiastical authority with the will of the people. Pendleton would like to hear from Caldwell regarding the committee appointed to prepare the Social Song Book. Mrs. Smith has been unsatisfied with Caldwell’s decisions and has brought the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s two letters of Nov. 16th in which he discusses the situation with Social Song Book Committee and the matter of government in the Immanuel Church. Pendleton has now informed Mrs. Smith that Caldwell, as the head of the Song Book Committee, has the authority to make the final decisions. Pendleton asks Caldwell for clarification about the election of the Finance Board and the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses the conflict with Mrs. Smith and the Song Book Committee; He did not tell her she was not a part of the committee, he simply informed her that Caldwell has the authority to make final decisions as the chairman of the committee. Pendleton is concerned that the Pastor’s Council in Glenview nominated members to the Board of Finance without the Pastor present, as they now have taken on power to...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton ask if Caldwell will consent to serve as a member of the Bishop’s Consistory.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Caldwell’s letters of March 22nd and 26th with enclosed membership application for Crebert Burnham. Pendleton writes that the problems Caldwell has noted due to of an influx of new families who are not trained in the Academy ideals are common. Pendleton believes that as the Church grows, “Academy principles will prove themselves by their ability to vivify and regenerate the mass which...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton acknowledges Caldwell’s letter of April 2nd. Pendleton remarks that while his last letter was not intended to increase the desire of the Immanuel Church Council to have George DeCharms, the Council’s wishes must be respected, and so Pendleton will include DeCharms’ name among the nominees. Pendleton is glad to hear Caldwell will come to Bryn Athyn on May 1st. In the interim between a pastor leaving...