It is the church for the Ålen parish which is part of the Gauldal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The total floor plan was approximately 62 square metres (670 sq ft) which was close to double what the old Haltdalen Stave Church had.

Additionally, the church had a cross-arm (transept) added to the north side of the new nave.

The only part that was saved was the small entry porch which originally had been built around 1675.

Some of the interior decor elements from the old church were saved and sent to museum in Trondheim.