The green, wooden church was built in a cruciform design in 1706 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect.

The church is no longer used as a regular parish church, but it is still used twice a month for English language worship services as well as occasional Swedish language services.

[5][6] The parish was also the base for chaplains at the nearby city prison, poor house, and home for widows.

The church was rebuilt again after the Bergen citywide fire in 1702 when most of the city was burned to ashes.

The church building was largely designed in late Baroque style.