It is the church for the Skånland parish which is part of the Trondenes prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland.

The white, wooden church was built in a long church basilica style in 1901 using plans drawn up by the architect Carl J. Bergstrøm.

[1][2] The first church built in Evenskjer was constructed in 1867 when it was still a part of the old Trondenes Municipality.

The municipality bought the old Saltdal Church, took it apart, moved it to Evenskjer, and rebuilt it here to serve the people of the Skånland portion of the municipality.

The area grew in population quite rapidly and by 1896, the church was too small for the parish.