Write a long, nasty, mean-spirited letter to explain everything that they dislike about the church and articulate their own self-pity at length. Dear Chairman Board of Elders,.I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. In the case of a withdrawal a simple announcement that someone has withdrawn from the church should suffice. Keep it short and to the point. I have struggled with addiction. Membership withdrawn. The short answer: No. I have the intention of writing and submitting a letter to the church I was a part of that would basically entail withdrawing my membership. I have found some churches deny the withdrawal of membership while under church discipline.