The three services at Christ Episcopal Church offer worship that runs the gamut from traditional to radical. The church school is excellent and meets the needs of children from ages 3 to 15. The congregation reaches out to others both locally and around the world, while the church's home base is one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Connecticut.
The Bethany Historical Society is located in the Stanley Downs Memorial Building, formerly the Old Town Hall (until 1977). It is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the town. Regular meetings are held and presentations have included The History of Bethany's Roads, Tales Tombstones Tell and The Barns of Bethany. The building houses a collection of Bethany memorabilia and historical articles.
The Clark Memorial Library has a large selection of books, periodicals, large print books, books on tape, reference books and much more. Services include Internet access, renewal and reservation of books by phone, inter-library loans and copying at 10 cents per page.
The library has a popular story hour for preschoolers on Wednesday at 4pm, and even has three published books, including Bethany's Old Houses and Community Buildings.
Bethany First Church of Christ is a classic New England church in both style and sense of community. It is a meetinghouse with a long history in town. As part of the United Church of Christ it is an inclusive and welcoming place with a mix of ages and backgrounds. The best word to describe the atmosphere is "caring." The style of worship is relaxed but meaningful.
