The Riverside Church is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in Manhattan, near Columbia University where Harlem meets the Upper West Side. In this letter I am so pleased to officially welcome you to the membership of The Riverside Church in the City of.There are four parts: Biographical Information, Fill out basic biographical information, Fill out prior church membership and baptism information. Consider connecting with someone at our Next Steps areas after the service. Do you want new ways to welcome members into your church? Check out these top church membership welcome letter templates and best practices. Dear Pastor Smith, (name of the person) is a member in good standing in our church. "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. NCA Resources Guide. Looking for a cemetery?