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.
The new church was designed by Heinrich Ernst Schirmer and Wilhelm von Hanno, who were hired for the project. It was consecrated on 5 September 1862 by the provost of Bamble parish, as Bishop Jacob von der Lippe was absent.