Coven Application (PDF Application)
1) General Info
Thank you for your interest in Sacred Realm of Witches Coven! We hope that after you read over this page -- and the rest of the website -- you'll be able to decide whether or not you want to further explore possible membership with our coven.
Sacred Realm of Witches Coven is a Open coven -- Open means that membership is open to come in meetings that are called Open, all other meetings are closed meetings, and then by invitation only . This isn't a way to be elitist and exclusionary but it's a way to ensure membership candidates get the benefit interaction with and education about Sacred Realm of Witches Coven, our tradition and our members before committing to the coven. Beginning with Study Circle, we make an effort to get to know each candidate so we can be sure the candidate and the current members of Sacred Realm of Witches are compatible and that the philosophies of both are harmonious. This in no way is intended as a judgment of the worth or intent of candidates , it is simply a way to make sure everyone can blend together in harmony.
We look at our coven as a chosen family (among other things) -- our ties are deep, our work and study is serious and sometime can be a bit humorous at times. We value the strength brought by our deep relationships and commitment to each other, our coven and our shared vision of service, action and responsibility. To ensure we maintain our integrity as a group, all full coven members must agree on potential members before admittance. If even one full member has reservations, then the potential member is not admitted. Coven and Study Circle members are 18 and older, 16 with a parents, or guardians permission.
There are three levels of membership in Sacred Realm of Witches Coven:
• Full -- A full member of Sacred Realm of Witches Coven has completed Study Circle and the Initial Studies. She or he has been initiated into the coven with the consensual approval of all full members and is actively involved in the activities and functions. A full member has full and equal voting rights in all decisions made by the coven. No person shall be denied access to full membership on the basis of gender, race, ethnic background, sexual preference, physical handicap, or age providing they are eighteen or older.16 with a parents, or guardians permission.
• Study –- These members are involved in Sacred Realm of Witches Coven programs such as Study Circle and Initial Studies.
• Community -- Our community consists of adults and children who follow the Wiccan path. They are welcome at all open Sacred Realm of Witches Coven celebrations and often include the families and friends of coven members.
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2) Study Circle
Study Circle is the first step into potential membership in Sacred Realm of Witches Coven. It is a discussion /study group led by one or more full coven members, covering three books in three months via weekly meetings. Even if a candidate has already read any of the books studied, she or he will still be required to participate in all sessions as we use these books to contrast and illustrate the coven's philosophy -- a process that helps the participant more clearly define her or his personal philosophy and then to use that information to determine whether Sacred Realm of Witches Coven is the group of choice.
At the end of each Study Circle cycle, participants are invited to an individual meeting with key full coven members. At this meeting, further options will be reviewed. If progression to Seed Studies is not offered, further study or alternative groups will be recommended.
Expectations:
We expect Study Circle members to:
When in Study Circle, coven members:
The goals of Study Circle are:
Admission to Study Circle is through application or invitation. Study Circle members are 18 and older only.
The current outline for Initial Studies is as follows:
These classes are not listed in order. There are other Initial requirements that will be discussed with each candidate as they progress.