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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
``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.
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.
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.
How to write a church resignation letter Use the appropriate salutation. Before starting the body of your letter, include the proper salutation for the person you're writing to. Express your intent to leave the church. Provide reasons for your departure. Express your gratitude. Offer your assistance. Include a sign-off.
The lay member does this by formally requesting that the pastor of the church to which he or she is transferring ask for the proper letter or certificate of transfer from the former church. When the letter or certificate is sent, the lay person ceases to be a member of the former local church.
Keep it Short and Personal. Always address members with their first names and keep everything simple. Make an excellent first impression by making your church attendees and members feel important and valued. As much as possible, please encourage them to participate or ask questions.