Write a long, nasty, mean-spirited letter to explain everything that they dislike about the church and articulate their own self-pity at length. Create and write an official letter to announce your departure from a church.Download finished copies as PDFs. Maybe you are thinking about leaving the one you are currently at? Maybe you just left a church and are "shopping" for just the right church? Try to leave graciously. Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. Share honestly but graciously why your family chose to leave and why you are excited about becoming part of this new church family. Laura Downs and John Murphy will be facing off in a twoway competition in the special election to fill the vacant seat on the Falls Church City Council.