Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton met with Mr. Pitcairn who informed him that the Academy and Consistory have voted on the matter of Pendleton’s proposed transfer to Bryn Athyn. A meeting of the General Church Executive Committee is scheduled for Dec. 13th for the same purpose. Pendleton will plan to visit W.F.P. in Bryn Athyn after the 13th. Pendleton has discussed his potential relocation with the Church Committee in Pittsburgh; They responded...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton read the enclosed announcement regarding his impending transfer to Bryn Athyn aloud to the Pittsburgh congregation after the Sunday service. They held a Church Committee meeting to begin discussing Pendleton’s replacement. The majority of the committee favors calling Gilbert (Smith), and the minority favors Homer (Synnestvedt). The general thought of the Committee is that the Society will prefer Synnestvedt,...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Sentiments in the Pittsburgh society have changed; Homer (Synnestvedt) is now the Society’s first choice for pastor, followed by Eldred (Iungerich) and Gilbert (Smith). Gilbert was previously favored by the Committee, but opinions changed after his ability was questioned. Although there is some doubt over whether Gilbert will accept a call to Pittsburgh, Pendleton sent him a message last night asking if he would consider...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Homer (Synnestvedt) has responded that he would consider a call to the pastorate of the Pittsburgh Society. He will be passing through Pittsburgh on Sunday Jan. 11th and would like to talk the situation over with Pendleton. Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be able to come to a decision quickly. Regarding their living situation once they move to Bryn Athyn, Beatrice has written favorably to Pendleton about the Michner...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. Pendleton reports that the Pittsburgh Church Committee unanimously decided to recommend Homer (Synnestvedt) for pastor. W.F.P.’s recommendations will be placed before the Society at a meeting next Friday. Beatrice did not sign for the Michner place while in Bryn Athyn- Mr. Michner told her to consider it rented and that Pendleton could sign the lease when he came to town. However, Pendleton has now received a note stating...

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton asks W.F.P. whether the evening council meetings will be open or closed meetings.

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Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton thanks W.F.P. for the response to his last two letters. He regrets that he will not be able to attend the upcoming Consistory meeting in Bryn Athyn. If it were not for the expense of traveling, Pendleton would like to visit monthly instead of just once or twice per year. He hopes their sister benefit from her recent trip south and that the recent trouble did not interfere with her enjoyment.

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming Ministers’ Meetings. The people of his society would like to have a banquet, either on the Thursday or Friday of the meetings. Pendleton has heard a rumor that W.F.P. is considering having a “Benade Day,” and he wonders if the banquet might be used for this purpose. As several Executive Committee members will depart on Friday, Pendleton suggests that Thursday will be...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Having just completed his first year in Pittsburgh, Pendleton reflects on the society and his time there. Interest in spiritual things is stronger than expected, and attendance at Sunday services and Wednesday classes has increased. Pendleton made changes to the governing structure in an effort to involve the younger men. Commenting on the general nature of the society, Pendleton writes, “This society is composed...

Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Bishop William F. Pendleton. No Date. Pendleton is interested in the development of a children’s worship service to replace Sunday school. He asks if W.F.P. has any ideas to share in this direction. Both Pendleton and Rev. Czerny favor holding the Ministers’ Meetings early this year. If this can be arranged, Pendleton may be able to spend the whole month of August in Bryn Athyn with his family. Pendleton hopes there will be no further spread of...