Eclecticcovens tend to share leadership more equally. Wiccans usually worship in groups. Individuals who are currentlynot affiliated with a coven, or are away from their home coven, may chooseto worship privately or may form ad-hoc groups to mark religious occasions. Non-participating observers are not generally welcome at Wiccan rituals. Most, but not all, Wiccan covens bless and sharea cup of wine as part of the ritual.
Covens oftenalso have ritual swords to direct the energy of the group.
These tools, likeall other ritual tools, are highly personal and should never leave thepossession of the owner. Most groups will bless and share bread or cookies along withthe wine. All of these items are used in individual, private worship as wellas in congregate rituals. Recognition of the death of a membertakes place within the coven, apart from the body of the deceased. It is desirable for a Wiccanpriest or priestess to be present at the time of death, but not strictlynecessary.