You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend.The bishop or stake president oversees membership restrictions or withdrawal as outlined in 32.5–32.14. In the case of a withdrawal a simple announcement that someone has withdrawn from the church should suffice. Keep it short and to the point. Church membership is a job. You're expected to show up for work (Heb. –25). The authorization is released at the time of check-out and will be returned within 3-5 business days. They argue that there is no bible verse that says explicitly "thou shalt fill out an application and become a member of a local church. Why does the Seventh-day Adventist Church have a Church Manual?