Leaving the church – quite simple in most cantons

Leaving the Church

  1. Send a registered letter to the parish of your place of domicile (except Canton Wallis: to the baptism parish). In addition we recommend to send a copy to the tax office of your community.
  2. Keep the confirmation of your resignation. You might be required to submit proof of resignation when moving to a different community.

We offer a standard letter template that enables any adult to declare an immediate resignation for her- or himself and optionally for underage children.

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