One or more ritual conveners, appointed annually by Dark Flame Coven, lead the Connect DC ritual planning team. Connect DC was born in part from within the healing magical traditions of Dark Flame Coven. Katrina Messenger and Dark Flame act as anchors for the magic of Connect DC. Each year, Dark Flame selects an annual theme for all four of the seasonal rituals. The conveners select a ritual intention, location and time at least three weeks before each ritual. The ritual circle, which includes ritual conveners and the ritual planners, meets as necessary to finalize the ritual outline and confirm all ritual roles.