[1][2] Tradition says that there have been seven churches located all over the island of Veøya, some of which may have dated back to the 8th century.

In 1589, the parish had annex churches located in Bolsøy, Rødven, Kleive, Vestnes, Tresfjord, Vistdal, and Eresfjord.

The church has been renovated and expanded several times over the centuries including in 1631, 1656, 1722, and a major refurbishment from 1760-1790.

Each church parish was a constituency that elected people called "electors" who later met together in each county to elect the representatives for the assembly that was to meet in Eidsvoll later that year.

Since 1990, the church has been jointly owned by the parish, the municipality, and the Romsdal Museum.

[3][4][8][9] Jonas Lied donated one-third of his wealth to the renovation of the old church.