It is the church for the Biri parish which is part of the Toten prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.

The white, wooden church was built in a cruciform design in 1777 using plans drawn up by the architect Amund Nilsen Gloppe.

Around 1660, the old church was enlarged by adding transept wings to the north and south to create a cruciform floor plan.

The church fell into disrepair over time and the congregation grew too large for the small building.

One of the 112 Eidsvold men, Anders Lysgaard and former parliamentary representative Gunnar Kalrasten are both buried in the cemetery.