It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Windermere, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle.

In 1875 Field Broughton became a separate parish, but by 1880 the chapel was in a poor condition and was inadequate for its purpose.

Its foundation stone was laid on 10 May 1892, and the church was consecrated by the Rt Revd John Bardsley, bishop of Carlisle on St Peter's Day, 29 June 1894.

The west end of the church has large buttresses, a four-light window and a gable cross.

The octagonal font stands at the west end of the church and is in Dent fossil marble; it has a cover dating from 1965.

The one in the south transept is also octagonal, is made of Portland stone, and is carved on four of its faces with the symbols of the Four Evangelists.

The smallest font, which measures 18 inches (0.46 m) high and stands in a niche, was moved from the old chapel.