Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton apologizes that he will not be able to visit Arbutus on the date that Harris suggests; Pendleton’s time is filled with engagements until he arrives home in early November from his trip west. The Consistory has considered the matter, and they suggest that either they send a member of the Consistory to Arbutus to serve as the Bishop’s representative, or Pendleton himself can attend sometime in...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton informs Harris that he presented Harris’ letter to the Executive Committee at a meeting to determine the Church budget for 1932. It was necessary to cut expenses wherever possible, but the Committee hopes that Harris will be able to continue his work at Arbutus. In view of this, an action was taken to help support Harris, details of which will soon be communicated by Mr. (Hubert) Hyatt.

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Thomas S. Harris in Halethorpe, MD, USA. Pendleton is disappointed that Harris’ work in Arbutus is at an end. Yet Pendleton writes “as you are in ‘full sympathy’ with the advice given you by the society at its recent meeting, I can not do other than forward your resignation for final action.” Pendleton requests that Harris call a society meeting shortly and present the contents of this letter to them.

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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 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...

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Handwritten copy of a telegram from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton. Sent by telephone 10:38am by Viola Wolcott Rennels. If Willard is still interested in Henry (Heinrichs) as a possible assistant pastor for the Pittsburgh Society, he should telegraph Pendleton before Sunday.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willard D. Pendleton in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton acknowledges receipt of Willard’s recent communication with enclosed letter from Norman (Reuter). Pendleton notes Reuter’s willingness to relocate to Pittsburgh to fill the roll of Assistant Pastor, provided the proper arrangements can be made. The next step will be for the Pastoral Council of the Pittsburgh Society to officially notify the Bishop of their desire to appoint an Assistant Pastor....

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. 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...