Of course, that is a constant state of life for these folks. A reader notes that tomorrow’s election in California presents the latest version. He also notes this:

Some of the frustration is aimed at liberal Episcopalians who say now may be too fragile a time to elect a gay man or a lesbian. The church’s General Convention in June would have to confirm the new bishop, and people here are aware that if that the new bishop is gay, the convention may reject the choice, a rare occurrence in a denomination that places great trust in the decisions of its dioceses.

"My No. 1 directive as a bishop is the unity of church, because schism is a greater sin than heresy," said Bishop Kirk S. Smith of the diocese of Arizona, who backs full inclusion of gays in the church. "I think everyone will breathe a sigh of relief if it’s not a gay candidate, and that’s sad."

In terms of the bolded material, the reader comments:

Which leads may lead you to wonder, if that’s true why is there an
Anglican church at all?