Dear Pastor Smith, (name of the person) is a member in good standing in our church. The following application is in three parts.As you are filling out the application feel free to call our office if you need assistance. You must be a registered active parishioner for a minimum of 3 months in order to get parishioner letters. Do you want new ways to welcome members into your church? Check out these top church membership welcome letter templates and best practices. Church Membership Letter Templates - Membership Transfer Letter, business meetings, etc. For first time applicants or previous certificate holders residing in Washoe County, Nevada, who have been removed, changed churches or religious organizations.