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.The Book of Discipline provides that members can be removed from the membership role if they "transfer, die or have withdrawn from membership." How official complaints against clergy are filed and processed. The ONLY way to be ENTIRELY removed from The UMC is transfer. This is grounded in our theology of baptism and membership. Disaffiliations in the United Methodist Church ended on December 31,. United Methodist News has compiled a list of all the legislation that this year's historic General Conference moved forward. Your membership in the church is voluntary according to the law. You may end a voluntary relationship at any time.