If you are joining another church, the pastor will contact your previous church and ask for a letter of transfer. 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. This letter is my formal resignation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it is effective immediately. "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. Customizing this Church Membership Transfer Letter is simple with our easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder. I've noticed lately that you haven't been as present in the life and worship of the congregation as you once were. What Goes in a Letter of Resignation for a Church? The Session of the old church must then vote (if they haven't already) to direct that the name be removed from the membership roll.