The church was built to serve the northern part of the island of Nøtterøy. The first stage of construction was to build a daycare facility for children. The foundation stone for it was laid in November 1963, and the new building was ready in the autumn of 1964. The daycare facility was consecrated in January 1965. About 10 years later, the second phase of construction took place. A large chapel addition was added on to the daycare. The new chapel (later renamed as a church) was consecrated on 3 April 1977. It has 520 seats, but it can be expanded to 600 if necessary.
