It is the church for the Berg parish which is part of the Senja prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.

Starting in the mid-1600s, the local parishioners began complaining of the poor condition of the old church, however nothing was done.

[5][6] In 1844, the church was thoroughly repaired and at the same time a new tower on the west end was constructed along with a new sacristy.

During World War II in 1942, the church was demolished by the occupying German army.

The altarpiece carved in wood was decorated by Torvald Kildal Moseid (1917-2000).