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Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-02-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 10th with enclosures. Pendleton thinks the “Percy Dawson group” at Failsworth is worthy of Tilson’s attention. Pendleton has recently seen several photographs of the successive church buildings at Failsworth, and it appears that the size of the congregation has been growing over the past 50 years. Pendleton notes Tilson’s desire to visit Failsworth, York, Bath,...
Dates:
1929-02-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-02-11
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have just closed. Rather than papers, the entire time was devoted to discussion this year. The main topics discussed were: teaching the doctrine of Conjugial Love, the relation of the General Church to its subordinate bodies (i.e. Sons of the Academy), and the support of ministers by voluntary offerings. Pendleton also informs Tilson that the General Church will pay his...
Dates:
1929-02-11
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1929-06-26
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of May 23rd and 29th with an enclosed exchange between Tilson and Rev. W. H. Claxton. Pendleton comments on Claxton’s letter, “His bland assumption of the prerogative of giving platitudinous advice is as notable in his letter to you as it was on the occasion of the London Assembly.” In Bryn Athyn, Pendleton has been busy arranging for the schools’ closing. Immediately...
Dates:
1929-06-26
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1930-02-25
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton acknowledges Tilson’s letters of January 8th, 27th and Feb. 13th along with an enclosed copy of a letter form Miss Martha Perrson to Tilson. Perrson accuses Rev. Baeckstrom of hypnotizing and telepathically harassing her, and she has written to Tilson for help. Pendleton comments that Perrson can “do no harm” to Baeckstrom “with any who have an acquaintance with either one of them.” In Tilson’s letter of...
Dates:
1930-02-25
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1930-12-01
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Nov. 3rd with enclosures. He noted with interest the proposed visit of Theo Pitcairn and Mr. Pfeiffer to Woodgreen. Theodore and Maryke Pitcairn are coming to Bryn Athyn this winter for the opening of their home and the mid-year council meetings. Pendleton has been asked many times whether Mr. Pfeiffer will attend these meetings. He offered Pfeiffer an expenses-paid...
Dates:
1930-12-01
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1931-02-13
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 13th with accompanying report in time for the mid-year meetings. The Hague doctrine was discussed on several occasions during these meetings, and Dr. Acton presented a “very able” paper on the topic. Pendleton comments on this paper, “My only criticism was that in spots his expressions of personal charity to his opponent were hardly called for in an article of such...
Dates:
1931-02-13
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1932-06-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Along with this letter, Pendleton is enclosing his address to the British Assembly and a copy of a letter that he wrote years ago to Gilbert Smith concerning the place and function of a Pastor’s Council. This letter seemed to clear the confusion which had arisen in Glenview at the time regarding pastors' councils. When addressing the Assembly, Pendleton hopes Tilson will communicate that Bryn Athyn has taken great...
Dates:
1932-06-20
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1925-02-17
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letter of Jan. 24th with enclosed report. Pendleton is pleased Tilson was able to visit Colchester to conduct evening services several times during Mr. Gyllenhaal’s absence. In Bryn Athyn, the ministers’ meetings have successfully concluded. Pendleton comments on the meetings, “Perhaps greater intensity was developed than for years, a deep affectional strain accomplished by...
Dates:
1925-02-17
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1927-09-09
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton is unable to fully respond to Tilson’s letter of August 20th at this time but would like to acknowledge its receipt. Pendleton explains that the various boards only meet at certain intervals, and, even when they do meet, they sometimes struggle to decide financial matters. Pendleton currently has half a dozen requests for money which have yet to be dealt with. However, certain changes in recent years...
Dates:
1927-09-09
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson, 1922-02-16
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Robert J. Tilson in London, England.
Pendleton has received Tilson’s letters of January 12th and 25th. News of Mr. Ottley’s death came as a shock. He will be greatly missed. Pendleton writes about Ottley, “Certainly he was of an erratic but at the same time a loveable disposition.” Pendleton reports that Tilson’s papers on “The Ultimates of Conjugial Love” and “Birth Control” were read aloud and well received by the Ministers’ Council in Bryn Athyn....
Dates:
1922-02-16