Kirk Christ is the parish church for Rushen.  No earlier structure is known and it is likely that the present building incorporates masonry dating back to the medieval period.  


The church was substantially repaired and re-dedicated in 1775, and with the exceptions of the small east apse added in 1869 and a south porch completed in the mid 20th century has remained largely unaltered since.  It was re-roofed in 1935.