Whereas, the word "Wholeness" more clearly defines the scope of the Division's work. "Welfare," as defined by Webster, means health or public relief. It has come to have the latter meaning more consistently in everyday life; and
Whereas, "whole" means complete, restored and healed. The word "wholeness" includes a person's responsibility and society's responsibility for helping an individual integrate body, mind, and spirit;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Conference of The United Methodist Church request the Division of Health and Welfare be changed to the Division of Health and Wholeness.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20076-GM-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference