You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. If a pastor is informed that a member has without notice united with a church of another denomination, the pastor shall make diligent inquiry.I joined TNPC last month; however, I still need to write the letter officially terminating my membership at my parents' Methodist Church. Submit a written request (via email or paper) to withdraw to their district superintendent for deposit with the NC Conference Secretary, Rev. Keep in mind that inactive members are still professing members until removed and still have vote in the governing of the local church. Send a letter requesting removal, the board will have to vote on it and they usually require an official request. Disaffiliation is a limited option which suspends the Trust Clause of the UMC and allows a congregation to disaffiliate and take the property held in trust.