It is the main church for the Namsskogan parish which is part of the Namdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The white, wooden church was built in a long church style in 1832 using plans drawn up by the architect Ole Scheistrøen.

[1][2][3] A royal decree on 14 November 1822 granted the people of Namsskogan permission to construct a chapel to serve their area.

After some time of fundraising and planning, the church was built and consecrated in 1832.

During that time, the congregation met in the local school.