¶ 241. Withdrawal Without Notice — If a pastor is informed that a member has without notice united with a church of another denomination or a church which identifies itself as non-denominational, the pastor shall make diligent inquiry and, if the report is confirmed, shall enter “Withdrawn” after the person’s name on the membership roll. Prior to doing so, the pastor shall present the relevant documentation to the Church Council which shall confirm that the member is now withdrawn. Such action shall subsequently be reported to the next charge conference.
From The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church - 2020/2024. Copyright 2024 by The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission.
