I was converted to LDS church member eleven years ago when I was 25. Now I am 36. It was difficult to get accustomed to the LDS community notwithstanding the difficulties of living in a new country as an Asian. After attending the church for 3 years in UT and ID, I moved to another state and dropped my attendance in church. Then I had to return back to my home country and since have been living with my parents for 7 years. My country is predominantly Buddhist and I find it difficult to live by LDS standards. Although I have been inactive for over 8 years, I have been thinking of officially resigning from the LDS church. I think this way is better off because sometimes I feel guilty that I left the church without notifying. Can anyone tell me if the LDS church standards require an official resignation when someone leaves the church? Or is being inactive enough evidence that I cancelled my covenant? I have heard that some other religions do require such official resignation. I appreciate your help.