This is done by a distinct document, called a testimony of disownment, in which the nature of the offence, and the means that have been used to reclaim him, are described.

A wish is also generally expressed in this document, that he may repent, and be taken into membership again.

A copy of this minute is always required to be given to him.
[Footnote 18: Women cannot disown, the power of disowning, is an act of the church, being vested in the meetings of the men.] If the offender should consider this act of disowning him as an unjust proceeding, he may appeal to a higher tribunal, or to the quarterly court, or meeting.

This quarterly court or meeting, then appoint a committee, of which no one of the monthly meeting that condemned him can be a member, to reconsider his ease.

Should this committee report, and the quarterly meeting in consequence decide against him, he may appeal to the yearly.