Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church.Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. "I am no longer a member of this church. I do not need your permission, nor do I care whether or not you agree with my decision. "Signed,. I wish to bring to your attention a matter of personal significance- my decision to end my membership with our church. If you want to homeschool, you'll need to write a school withdrawal letter if your child is attending a public or private school. See tips and samples here. In the case of a withdrawal a simple announcement that someone has withdrawn from the church should suffice.