How little known feasts in the book of Leviticus can bless your family this autumn

 Every autumn, there’s a distinct feel of New Year in the air. Whether you have school children in your home or not, many things seem to start this month. And if you work in a nursery or school or run children’s work or a children’s club, it definitely feels like a New Year. And yet, we engage in scant few rituals to mark this time of year!

Ironically, the Bible has not one but THREE festivals this month, all listed in Leviticus (as well as other places), giving us three ways to start this new year well.

Now, I’m not suggesting we have to adhere to Biblical rules set out 3000 years ago, or that we adopt Jewish traditions wholesale in a bad case of cultural misappropriation. However, I do think there’s a way we can learn about these ancient practices and lean into them, finding in them truths which help us make sense of our own lives and lead us to a deeper connection with each other and with God.

So here’s a quick introduction to the autumn feasts with some ideas on how we could mark these in our lives with our families. For a more indepth exploration and loads more ideas, check out my Autumn Feasts Pack here: Autumn Feasts Resource Pack - GodVenture