The ONLY way to be ENTIRELY removed from The UMC is transfer. This is grounded in our theology of baptism and membership.If a pastor is informed that a member has without notice united with a church of another denomination, the pastor shall make diligent inquiry. You can do is to end your membership in The UMC. The Book of Discipline provides that members can be removed from the membership role if they "transfer, die or have withdrawn from membership." You are allowed to resign from a church whenever you wish to do so, no matter what your covenant, church constitution or designated church leader says. It is important to note that no one's membership in the United Methodist Church can be removed without their permission. Under the provisions of this policy, a local church shall have a limited right to exit the denomination to be complete prior to December 31, 2023. It is important to note that no one's membership in the United Methodist Church can be removed without their permission. Among other objections, the plaintiffs point to questions around gay marriage and LGBTQ members who wish to serve churches as clergy.