If you are joining another church, the pastor will contact your previous church and ask for a letter of transfer. Customizing this Church Membership Transfer Letter is simple with our easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder.A "Letter of Transfer" form is helpful when transferring membership from one congregation to another congregation. What is the proper protocol for letters of transfer? "Transferring your letter" is more of a perfunctory act between churches who are merely shuffling members as though they are numbers on a score board.