[1] Moravian work in the vicinity began in 1827 as an outstation of Fairfield and continued until 1837 when the adherents were sent to join New Broughton or Ebenezer (both Presbyterian).

In 1839 the minister of Fairfield resumed the work (at the request of the adherents) with services held in a leaky building at Isles.

[2] Bethlehem Moravian College started here in 1861,[2] closing in 1887 (after twenty six years) preparatory to the move to Malvern.

[2] A cut stone and mortar structure with a small wooden belfry to the front.

[9] Several Bethabara men went on to serve as Ministers of the Moravian Church including S J Swaby, Trevor Dawkins, Livingstone and Paul Thompson (brothers) and Robert Cuthbert who entered the ministry while his father was serving Bethabara.