It is one of the churches for the Seljord parish which is part of the Øvre Telemark prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.

In 1723, the church was sold into private ownership during the Norwegian church sale which the King used to pay off debts incurred during the Great Northern War.

In 1873, the parish purchased the church building from its private owner.

In 1908, the present bell tower and church porch were constructed on the west end of the building and a sacristy on the east end of the chancel.

In 1952, the church interior was redecorated, reinstalling some of the old fixtures and items that were found in the attic.