Henry FAQ

What is Henry?

Henry is a virtual guide designed to engage users through text messages. Combining an advanced AI system with a wealth of resources about the Church, Henry’s mission is to provide information, answer questions, and facilitate conversations with anyone interested in learning more about the Christian tradition, whether they are seekers, committed churchgoers, or somewhere in between.

What information does Henry have?

Henry draws from three main sources:

• The Anglican Church’s resources: Comprehensive documents and articles.
• A Prayer Book for Australia (APBA): Henry has access to this key text and other Anglican publications.
• ChatGPT’s built-in knowledge base: The foundational knowledge used to train ChatGPT.

How often is Henry’s information updated?

Henry’s information is periodically updated to ensure accuracy and relevance. The team behind Henry reviews and incorporates new resources regularly, and updates to ChatGPT’s knowledge base are integrated as they become available.

How does Henry work?

When you send a message to Henry, it searches for relevant information in its resources. Your query, along with any pertinent information found, is then processed by ChatGPT to ensure specific, accurate, and verifiable responses. Henry also cites sources whenever possible.

What can I do with Henry?

• General queries: Ask about the Church’s practices, beliefs, and more.

Henry provides accurate and helpful suggestions, but they should be considered as starting points.

Do you save the conversations I have with Henry?

We do not save personal information like names or IP addresses. Conversations are anonymous, but texts are saved to improve Henry’s engagement and are kept confidential.

Is Henry safe?

Yes, Henry is programmed with ethical guidelines to prevent harmful or inappropriate behaviour. He will not entertain requests that contradict core Christian beliefs and adheres to ethical standards in all interactions.

Can Henry provide personal spiritual guidance or counselling?

Henry provides information about the Church but is not equipped for personal spiritual guidance or counselling. For personalised support, consult a clergy member or spiritual advisor. Henry can direct you to relevant resources and local congregations.

How much energy does Henry use? Is this ethical?

Henry uses a small amount of electricity for processing conversations, similar to everyday activities. The energy use is minimal and aligns with common daily activities. Henry's efficiency in providing information may lead to a net reduction in energy usage compared to other methods.

Can Henry assist with prayer requests?

While Henry can provide information on how to submit prayer requests and suggest prayers, he does not handle requests directly. For personalised prayer support, contact your local Church or use available prayer requests on our contact page.

Does Henry understand and respond to questions in languages other than English?

Yes, Henry can understand and respond in multiple languages, though accuracy may vary as most resources are in English.

How does Henry ensure the accuracy of the information he provides?

Henry ensures accuracy by cross-referencing queries with curated resources, including Anglican documents and authorised texts. Responses are generated using the latest ChatGPT version and include source citations when possible.

Is Henry available 24/7? Does he cost anything to use?

Yes, Henry is available 24/7 and is free to use. The costs are covered by the creators.

Who built Henry?

Henry was created by the Blessed Saint Sebastian Order of Queer Folk and Shane St Reynolds.