Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. After a conversation with Gladish’s son, Victor, Pendleton thinks Gladish may not have understood Pendleton’s last letter regarding Gladish’s status as Pastor of the Sharon Church. Pendleton explains that becoming a “Pastor in full” by call and consent of the society is different from being a “full time pastor.” As Gladish has been there many years, Pendleton would like the society to officially extend him a...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Gladish’s letter of Nov. 5th. Pendleton agrees that George DeCharms was a wise choice for Assistant Bishop. Pendleton comments on Gladish’s plan for a new church building, and he notes with interest Gladish’s proposal for writing a book on the glorification of the Lord. Pendleton writes that the only qualifications for the publication of this book by the Academy would be the approval of the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. In response to Gladish’s last letter, Pendleton writes that they are very interested in Mr. Petersen, but he feels that an invitation to attend the annual ministers’ meetings would be premature. Pendleton suggests that Petersen could attend the open meetings in the evenings, but he thinks it may be better not to invite him this time.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Willis L. Gladish in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton discusses the situation with former Convention Church minister Rev. A. C. Petersen; He is sorry he could not receive Petersen as a minister of the General Church, but he does not wish to make a habit of taking on elderly Convention ministers who are out of work. Pendleton feels he must keep the priesthood as efficient as possible and that only those who have been properly trained can do the work....

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. The Bishop has asked F. Pendleton to forward Pfeiffer a letter and document recently received by the Academy. She writes, “It is evidently some crank, of whom you may have heard, or may have to deal with. In any case the Bishop thinks you might like to see it. He will not answer it.” The Bishop also wishes to acknowledge Pfeiffer’s recent letter about the Dutch translation of the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Berlin, Canada. F. Pendleton informs Waelchli that there will be a meeting of the Consistory on Monday June 12th at 3:00pm. Names mentioned: Bishop N. D. Pendleton (Nathaniel Dandridge Pendleton)

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. F. Pendleton informs Waelchli that there will soon be a meeting of the Consistory and the Extension Committee to make plans for the coming year. N. D. Pendleton would like a report from Waelchli on the results of his recent visit to Erie to present at this meeting. Names mentioned: Uncle Dandridge (Nathaniel Dandridge Pendleton)

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. After returning from the Pittsburgh Assembly, the Bishop has decided to visit Florida for three weeks to recoup his health. The Bishop will handle the matter of Waelchli’s resignation as pastor of the Carmel Church and his potential relocation when he returns to Bryn Athyn. The Joint Consistory and Extension Committee has decided to send letters to the many New Church circles...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. F. Pendleton acknowledges Waelchli’s letter to the Bishop of December 20th. She informs Waelchli that the Bishop returned from his time away at the shore “not much improved in heath” and will now go to Florida for three or four weeks. He hopes to return in time to prepare for the mid-year meetings. Mr. Alden has assured F. Pendleton that Consistory members’ travelling expenses...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton's secretary, Freda Pendleton, to Rev. Fred E. Waelchli in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. At the Bishop’s request, F. Pendleton informs Waelchli that they have decided not to hold the February mid-year meetings this year for the Council of Clergy or the Consistory since they plan to meet in June.