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Leaving A Church Gracefully Letter For Church In California
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Common ways to end a letter include “Sincerely,” “Respectfully,” “Regards,” “Best,” and “Appreciatively.” Effective formal letter closings are polite, professional, and clear. They are generally used to express appreciation, respect, or goodwill toward your recipient.
Share some of the meaningful experiences, lessons, or memories you're taking with you. Highlight how the church has helped you grow in your faith. Acknowledge the relationships you're leaving behind and let people know you'll miss them. Offer to stay in touch if appropriate. Keep the tone positive and hopeful.
May the strength of God sustain us; may the power of God preserve us; may the hands of God protect us; may the way of God direct us; may the love of God go with us this day (night) and forever. Amen. The Lord bless us and keep us. The Lord make His face to shine upon us, and be gracious unto us.
So, here are a few thoughts about how to leave a church well, with one bonus thought at the end. 1) Pray about it. Sometimes people leave their church for the right reasons, and sometimes not. 2) Take responsibility. 3) Communicate. 4) Be kind. 5) Go to church somewhere. Love like Jesus.
Some are variants on 'with love', and wish 'love and light'; 'love and laughter'; 'love and peace'; 'love, peace, joy'; or 'love, peace, happiness'. Other variants on the love theme include 'love, hugs, kisses, and may God be with us'; and 'In Jesus' love until He comes'.
Then there are more up-beat ways of ending a letter: 'celebrate life! '; 'cheerfully in Christ'; 'grace abounds'; or 'watching God work'.
Let your pastor know the main reasons you are leaving, but do so with humility, love and grace. Be wise and thoughtful about this. Be sure to let your pastor know some of the things you are thankful for regarding your time at your church. I'm sure there are plenty of things you are thankful for.
HOW TO LEAVE WELL Say farewell. If possible—and this is not always the case—say goodbye to those you know. Don't lead an exodus. Leaving a church and finding a new one can be exciting, particularly after a long struggle. Discuss your transition with the new pastor(s).
Set up a time to talk directly to one of the pastors of your church about your leaving. This is a key step in leaving a church well. You don't need to share all of your reasons or rationale, but as a matter of love and courtesy, let your pastor know you and your family have chosen to go to another church.
Tell the truth, but speak it in the manner you would want the church to speak about you. Develop a plan right away for how you will look for a new church. It may take you some time to settle in a new place, but start working on your plan right away.
