How is the ECC organized?
Currently the ECC consists of one diocese in the United States. The Presiding Bishop of the ECC is Peter Hickman. The diocese is divided into 6 regions. Wisconsin is in the Midwest region. The Vicar of the Midwest region is Rev. Frank Krebs, who resides in St. Louis, MO, and is pastor of Saints Clare and Francis parish in St. Louis. Recently, because of the continued and relatively rapid growth of the ECC, there has been some discussion of elevating some of the regions to separate dioceses. Procedures for such a process are currently being developed. The ECC is governed by the Synod of the Communion, comprised of the Presiding Bishop in collaboration with the House of Laity and the House of Pastors. The House of Laity (HOL) consists of two individuals elected from each faith community, according to election processes determined by that community. Members of the HOL are elected for a term of two years; term limits may be set by each local faith community. Members cannot be ordained cler
