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    How do I address a letter to a pastor?
    Donagan
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    Address the pastor as "Rev. Smith," as the title is "Reverend." (If the pastor has a doctorate, s/he may prefer to be addressed as "Dr. Smith.")
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    Should I add my address and if so, where does it go?
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    Yes, it goes at the beginning of the letter: [First Name & Last Name], [Street Address] and [City, State, Zip Code].
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    Where does the sincerely go in a formal letter?
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    "Sincerely" immediately precedes the signature at the end of the letter.
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    I am a university student still in school. I want to write a formal letter. Should I use my home address or school address?
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    It probably doesn't matter. Use the address at which you would prefer to receive a reply.
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