It is one of the two churches for the Samnanger parish which is part of the Hardanger og Voss prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.

The white, wooden church was built in an octagonal design in 1851 using plans drawn up by the architect Andreas Grønning.

That church was long and narrow—about 18 by 8.5 metres (59 by 28 ft).

It was designed by Andreas Grønning who gave it a basilica style, but also gave it an octagonalal floor plan.

In connection with the 100th anniversary in 1951, the interior was renovated and redecorated using designs by the architect Ole Landmark.