Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton reports that the Consistory found Iungerich’s letter of Nov. 10th very interesting. The members found Iungerich’s brief for his proposed paper very engaging. Mr. Pfeiffer plans to visit Bryn Athyn soon, and Pendleton has heard that he hopes to meet individually with the clergy “in order to impart to [them] the higher light.” Pendleton is looking forward to the approaching midyear meetings and...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Likely referring to the recent Ministers’ Council meetings, at which Ernst Pfeiffer was present, Pendleton writes, “The situation was a difficult one. To say too little would have been a weakness, and too much would certainly have been a misfortune. Time always brings a regret, and the light of wisdom is most often seen after the event. However, I have no apology to make.” Pendleton informs Iungerich...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton has received Iungerich’s letters of Oct. 21st and 27th. Pendleton has never heard of a pastor delegating the authority to perform the betrothal ceremony to a layman, and he does not advise doing so. In cases where a greater interval is not possible between ceremonies, he recommends that the pastor betroth the couple immediately preceding marriage. As per Iungerich’s suggestion, Pendleton read...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton was relieved to hear the results of the petition in the Pittsburgh society and to know that “A. L. etc.” (Alex P. Lindsay?) would have nothing to do with it. Pendleton hopes there will be no further attempts, and he does not pan to mention the matter to the Consistory. Pendleton is distressed by the sate of the Church in France; Although they have given Mrs. Hussenet a small pension, the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses administration of church societies. He writes that it is generally proper for General Church societies to align with their parent organization (i.e., the General Church), but that he recognizes the need for differences according to the size and uses of individual societies. However, he adds that societies should be cautious in adopting anything new to the General Church. Pendleton...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Although Iungerich is resigning as Pastor of the Pittsburgh society, he has offered to continue serving in this roll after his vacation until a new Pastor is found. Pendleton has heard from several reliable sources that this will upset the society, and he requests that Iungerich not return to the pulpit after his vacation. Pendleton believes it is important for the society to be in a state of “mental...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton has learned of a rumor in Consistory that Iungerich has been considering the possibility of going to Paris. Pendleton has had this same idea, and Bishop DeCharms reports that the New Church circle in Paris would be happy to have Iungerich. Pendleton adds a warning that the “difficulty on the financial side may, however, be much the same as that which prevented our giving you a call to the...

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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Johnstown, PA, USA. Pendleton informs Iungerich that he has made several unsuccessful attempts to hold an Executive Committee meeting to discuss the possibility of sending Iungerich to minister to the New Church circle in Paris. The Committee will meet on December 14th to review the budget report, and they will know then if they can afford to support Iungerich abroad.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the Consistory has enjoyed reading Iungerich’s letters from Paris. Pendleton writes that the Denver Society has finally collapsed following several recent deaths and families moving away. The Pastor, Henry (Heinrichs), has resigned and will move to Kitchener to pursue secular work. Miss Hager will support Heinrichs financially, and the General Church will also continue to pay...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Eldred Edward Iungerich in St. Cloud, Seine et Oise, France. Pendleton reports that the last Consistory meeting was devoted to a preliminary discussion of “the Allard development.” As the Consistory members were unfamiliar with the subject, Iungerich’s letters are currently being passed amongst the members so that everyone may have a firsthand account of the situation. Pendleton writes that he appreciated Iungerich’s defense of his use of the word...