You can do is to end your membership in The UMC. The ONLY way to be ENTIRELY removed from The UMC is transfer.This is grounded in our theology of baptism and membership. The Book of Discipline provides that members can be removed from the membership role if they "transfer, die or have withdrawn from membership." If the member does not comply with any of the available alternatives over a period of two years, the member's name may be removed. Are you interested in learning more about the methodist church? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Global Methodist Church here. When ordained persons (active and retired) wish to withdraw their membership in the East Ohio.