You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. File the appropriate dissolution, surrender, or cancellation form(s) with the SOS within 12 months of filing your final tax return.The church membership ordinarily must be notified of the date, time, and place of both annual and special membership meetings. I have a board member in our nonprofit organization that will be replaced with another. Below is the Original Constitution, Draft 12 of the editing process, and the new Constitution of Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills, California. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend. You are allowed to resign from a church whenever you wish to do so, no matter what your covenant, church constitution or designated church leader says. This handy comprehensive checklist to help nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations stay up-to-date with annual filing requirements. The Church recognizes the right of the individual to withdraw membership. Church is voluntary.