This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Write a letter to or call the church's office and ask to withdraw membership and remove your information from their records. Hopefully, they don't give you any grief. They might ask if you'd like to talk to a pastor or elder first, but they should take it just fine if you respectfully decline.
A withdrawal is a unilateral and unfounded breaking with the church of which one is a member. One simply resigns, either by telling the ward elders or by writing a letter to the consistory. A church may for a while make no announcement regarding the withdrawal, but in time an announcement will be made.
To the pastors and administrators at ____________ church. This letter is notice that I am not longer a member attendee at _______________ church, effective with the date of this letter. You must mail the letter on the date on the letter and they will not receive it for a couple of days thereafter.
Set up a time to talk directly to one of the pastors of your church about your leaving. This is a key step in leaving a church well. You don't need to share all of your reasons or rationale, but as a matter of love and courtesy, let your pastor know you and your family have chosen to go to another church.
It refers to removing someone from membership in the church and participation in the Lord's Supper. To excommunicate is to ex-communion someone, kind of like a reverse baptism.
So, here are a few thoughts about how to leave a church well, with one bonus thought at the end. Pray about it. Sometimes people leave their church for the right reasons, and sometimes not. Take responsibility. Communicate. Be kind. Go to church somewhere.
``Thank you for reading my letter. I am no longer willing to attend church events, listen to religious instruction or submit to religious authority. I am no longer a Christian and will no longer contribute to this church. Please respect my wishes and vote me out.
A petition to remove a board member should include: A greeting to the board and reason for writing your letter. A list of the reasons with evidence as to why you think they should be removed. The form of action you are asking to be taken. A conclusion and statement of the identities of the petitioners. Signature spaces.