Contact the pastor before you go and explain why you are changing to a different church. Be honest, be upfront, and be loving and gentle.Entering into, engaging with, and departing from Christ's local body is a significant part of following Jesus. Share honestly but graciously why your family chose to leave and why you are excited about becoming part of this new church family. So, to my Central church family, I want to say, bless you, bless you, bless you, for you have been nothing but a blessing to us for 10 years. I did leave, and am now in a new place much better for me. Thank you, thank you, for all you've done, for your sweet heart for the Lord and for your neighbors. We are nothing if not small. We seat 30-40 on a good Sunday. We love each of you so much, and are very sad to say goodbye.