Plans for a church in the growing community of Høyanger began in 1923, but due to uncertain economic times, the plans were put on hold. In 1938, a plot of land was donated for the church and some initial site work began, but they were again paused upon the outbreak of World War II. After the war, new plans were drawn up by Arnstein Arneberg and Olav S. Platou. The Norsk Aluminium Company (NACO) was responsible for the construction and gave the church for free to the community. The Mayor Albert Hellem thought that the church's gift was the greatest thing that had happened to Høyanger, second only to the actual start of the industry.
The church was consecrated on 11 September 1960 by the Bishop Ragnvald Indrebø.[3][4]
