It is located in the village of Storhallaren on the southern coast of the island of Frøya.

It is one of several churches for the Frøya parish, which is part of the Orkdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The architect Henrik Nissen was hired by both parishes to build new churches.

Kristian Hovde was the lead builder for the new church.

On the west end of the building is a church porch with a large tower above it.