Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno were hired to design the new church. The church was consecrated on 5 September 1862 by the provost of Bamble prosti when Bishop Jacob von der Lippe was unable to attend.
Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno designed the new church, which was consecrated on 5 September 1862 by the provost of Bamble parish when Bishop Jacob von der Lippe was unable to attend.