You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. Dear Chairman Board of Elders,.I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. "Transferring your letter" is more of a perfunctory act between churches who are merely shuffling members as though they are numbers on a score board. Then adds the member's name and date of admittance to the membership record. The clerk also fills out the return portion of the letter of transfer,. To do this best, we believe that active participation in the life of a Christian congregation is vital. This seems so strange to me, but I guess it is quite normal outside of the Calvary Chapel churches.