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What is Living Water?
Living Water is a way for small groups of believers to meet on a regular basis, study, pray, and encourage one another to grow in the Spirit and in their relationship with Christ. Living Water participants dedicate themselves to spiritual growth and transformation as the Spirit leads them into a more mature faith. Under the guidance of our Ministry of Spirituality and Prayer, Living Water groups reflect Duluth First United Methodist Church’s commitment to nurture spiritual growth in our church family.

Why do we need spiritual growth and transformation?
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to grow in our faith and nurture our relationships with Him. God created us as both physical and spiritual beings, and it is through spiritual growth that we mature as disciples. An ever maturing life of discipleship requires attention, dedication and a determination to follow Christ more intimately day by day. Jesus took His own spiritual life very seriously, and we should do likewise. Our community of faith at Duluth First United Methodist Church rests on a spiritual foundation. We acknowledge Jesus as the Lord of our lives and always seek to know and serve Him.

Who can be in a Living Water group?
Living Water groups are open to anyone who seeks to grow in the Spirit and to participate in a supportive Christian fellowship.

How does a Living Water group work?
Groups typically are all female or all male and meet weekly for 1-2 hours. Each group usually has four to seven members, in order to foster trusting, open relationships and communication within the group. Confidentiality is observed: What’s said in the group stays in the group. Groups begin by using A Spiritual Formation Workbook and move on to other materials chosen by the group that focus on spiritual nurture and discipline.

What types of resource material are used?
Living Water groups use study guides and workbooks focusing on a balanced approach to spiritual growth. This includes exploring the six spiritual disciplines of virtue, living in the Holy Spirit, prayer, wholeness, compassion and sharing the gospel.

Is Living Water a Bible study?
Living Water is not, strictly speaking, a Bible study. Group study, discussion, and reflection lead to greater knowledge of the spiritual disciplines, to the practice of these disciplines, and to mutual encouragement and accountability in spiritual growth. Group study rests on a biblical foundation and focuses on the application of biblical principles in daily life.

Do I have to attend the Renovaré conference to
participate in Living Water?
Attending a Renovaré conference is an enlightening, uplifting way to begin your Living Water journey, but it is not a requirement.

How can I find out more about joining a Living Water group?
Contact C. Kay Fuino at 770-476-3776, ext. 17, or by clicking on C. Kay Fuino for more information.

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