This modern wooden church stands next to the site of a 1765 wooden church that was demolished in 1841. Construction began in 2000 and followed 18th-century building methods and working techniques. It was built by the parish together with the University of Oulu architecture department and several donors, and partly funded by the European Union regional development fund. The project was tied to teaching: nine vocational and applied-sciences schools took part, and local residents learned traditional wood building through hands-on work.
The church is known as a wooden architecture and tourist attraction that promotes old building methods and local craftsmanship. The church and café are open by appointment only. Guided presentations and hire of the premises are offered on paid booking. The car park, entrance and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
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