LDS MEMBERSHIP RESIGNATION LETTER

This is the process for having your name(s) removed from the records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A sample letter can be seen by clicking here. You can download a copy of the sample letter in Word format by clicking here.

Exit-Letter Instructions

Concerned Christians, Inc
P.O. Box 18, Mesa, Az. 85211
480-833-2LDS

The following are helpful instructions to expedite the process for having your name(s) removed from the member- ship records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

1. One copy each of your exit letter should be sent by U.S.P.S. Certified mail, with a Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:

A. President Gordon B. Hinkley (or the current Mormon prophet)
50 East North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84150

B. The home address of the Bishop of the last Ward you attended. Your records SHOULD be at the last Ward you attended. (Consult the Yellow Pages to obtain the name and home address of the Bishop.)

2. There are six points that should be in your letter (be kind and courteous, but firm):

A. Specifically ask that your name(s) be removed from the membership records of the LDS church. Include your birthplace and date-of-birth to prevent any unnecessary delay.

B. State that Joseph Smith was a false prophet and that the Mormon church is not Christian. Elaborate on this as much as you want and use biblical scriptures.

C. Make a strong statement for Jesus Christ being the Lord of your life and for the Bible being the only Word of God. You may elaborate on this, also.

D. State that you have no intentions of attending any Bishop's court, because you are not guilty of anything and you don't recognize them as having any authority over you. State that their letter back to you is to contain NO mention of ex-communication because this is your decision, not theirs.

E. State that 45 days from the time that you sent your letter to them, is a reasonable length of time to expect them to send their letter to you, confirming your name(s) has been removed from LDS church records. State your intention to take legal action and to contact the media if your conditions are not met. This will further prevent any unnecessary delay, since they do not want to go to court over this, nor do they want public attention and scrutiny.

F. State that you expect them to respect your right to privacy by NOT sending anyone to your residence; nor writing, e-mailing or calling, in an attempt to change your mind, because you are firmly committed to this decision. State that you are well aware of what they believe are the eternal consequences of your decision.

3. If, after 45 days have expired, you have not received the confirmation letter, contact Concerned Christians with the name and phone number of the Bishop you sent your letter to, and we will contact him on your behalf to resolve the delay.

NOTE: The first communication (letter) you will receive will be from Salt Lake City stating that this is a matter that is dealt with at the local level and that your letter has been forwarded to the Bishop of your Ward. The next communication (letter) SHOULD be from the Bishop stating your name has been removed from LDS membership records. IF the Bishop or anyone else should try to contact you to speak with you about your decision, simply state that you were quite clear in your letter that no one was to contact you. Then politely, but firmly, end the conversation.

May God bless you and give you strength as you take this stand for our one, true and biblical Lord Jesus Christ.