Article 82 deals with the transfer of membership from one congregation to another within the church federation. Customizing this Church Membership Transfer Letter is simple with our easy-to-use drag-and-drop builder.This form should only be filled in after a written request for transfer has been received and the church has voted to allow the person to transfer out. I am writing to request a letter of recommendation and transfer of Membership from Second Christian Church to First Christian Church. Edit, sign, and share church membership transfer form online. No need to install software, just go to DocHub, and sign up instantly and for free. If you are joining another church, the pastor will contact your previous church and ask for a letter of transfer. Yes. There are no laws in the United States governing what religious bodies can ask or require for membership.