243. If a member proposes to withdraw from The United Methodist Church, that member shall communicate the purpose in writing to the pastor of the local Church in which membership is held. On receiving such notice of withdrawal, the pastor shall properly record the fact of withdrawal on the membership roll. If requested, the pastor shall give a statement of withdrawal to such member. Such person, upon written request, may be restored to membership on recommendation of the pastor.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
1992 Book of Discipline: ¶ 243
1996 United Methodist General Conference