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

The white brick church was built in a rectangular style in 1998 using designs by the architect Peder A. Ristesund.

After its completion, the church was consecrated on 5 April 1998 by the Bishop Ole Hagesæther.

The architect for the church was Peter A. Ristesund and Aud Hundskår was in charge of the interior design.

The main sanctuary seats about 280 people, but it is expandable up to about 500 by moving some folding walls.