The building began life as a Baptist chapel, constructed in 1889. It was not originally built as a Church of Sweden place of worship, which sets it apart from many other churches in the region that were purpose-built by the established church.
Between 1962 and 1966, excavation work beneath the chapel created a lower storey intended for youth activities, adapting the building for wider community use. In 1984 the chapel was purchased by Norrala parish, bringing it formally into the Church of Sweden. A further extension, known locally as the "lillkyrkan" or small church, was added between 1984 and 1986, connecting to the original chapel building.
Today the complex houses several rooms used for various parish functions, reflecting its evolution from a single-purpose chapel into a multi-use church building. Visitors interested in the social and religious history of Söderhamn may find its layered development — from independent chapel to parish church with modern additions — more revealing than its modest architecture alone might suggest.