Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church."I am no longer a member of this church. I do not need your permission, nor do I care whether or not you agree with my decision. "Signed,. If you want to homeschool, you'll need to write a school withdrawal letter if your child is attending a public or private school. See tips and samples here. You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. 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. 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. This article walks you through the steps to remove a board member, includes a sample letter, and explains how board management software streamlines the process.