Write a letter to or call the church's office and ask to withdraw membership and remove your information from their records. You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why.Not finding the answer you need? Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Your church must have bylaws or some other guidelines that describe the grounds for revocation of membership. This report is provided for case identification and background information only and does not reflect the views of the court.