Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church.Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Send a letter requesting removal, the board will have to vote on it and they usually require an official request. Either meet with or write a letter to your local bishop and inform him that you wish to be removed from membership. A legal guide for LCMS congregations, schools and ministries. Please read through this entire booklet carefully to understand the full scope of the issues. The attached older post will review how to get out of these voluntary contracts that are secretly legal documents designed to protect the church. 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. "This is great news for us," Weybright said.