It is the church for the Meland parish which is part of the Nordhordland prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

The earliest existing historical records of the church date back to at least the year 1350, but it was likely built before that time.

[3][4] In 1731, the church was sold into private ownership by the King.

In 1954–1955, the church was enlarged according to drawings by the architect Ole Halvorsen from Bergen.

This addition on the north side of the chancel included bathrooms, a sacristy, classroom, and storage areas.