Bypass the local yokels. Get a notarized resignation letter, PDF it and send it to church HQ.You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. "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. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Church Boards Cannot Grant Letters. I have found some churches deny the withdrawal of membership while under church discipline. Each church shall keep a complete record of all births, deaths, baptisms, professions of faith, receptions and dismissals of members, and excommunications. Church membership meetings must be conducted in accordance with the procedural requirements ordinarily specified in the church's governing documents. The attached older post will review how to get out of these voluntary contracts that are secretly legal documents designed to protect the church.