Contact the local church where you attended or were baptized. Membership is controlled at the local level.You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. During my lifetime, I've been a member of multiple OPC and PCA churches. Some have concluded that a church member needs permission from the elders to leave a church. Jesus stated: Matthew Judge not, that you be not judged. For refuse removal does not encouraging organizations to put on events in the Borough.