Conferences

Thank you for this summer conference

The first summer conference has come to an end, and the thousands of participants are returning home after ten days of fellowship, faith-building and experiences for all age groups. See photos from the event in July here.

22. July, 2024
By: Berit Hustad Nilsen / Photo: Volunteers for BCC
Volunteers decorate in preparation for the summer conference.
The area is decorated with beautiful summer flowers.
The area is decorated with beautiful summer flowers.
The conference village is filled with attendees during BCC’s summer conference.
The square is bustling with life on opening day.
Excited children watch as the magician performs his tricks.
Soap bubbles and balloon animals contribute to joyful moments.
Various animals walk around welcoming the children to the summer conference.
All areas of the conference village will be used during the conference.
A bustling life and glorious summer sun on the first day of the conference.
Some people take the opportunity for a refreshing swim during breaks.
Musical performances from participants who came all the way from Africa.
It’s nice to have your own trolley when picking up your breakfast package.
Cheerful volunteers in lemon shirts welcome you to the summer conference.
Kåre J. Smith speaks to an attentive audience in the plenary hall.
Trond Eriksen speaks during the opening meeting.
International choir singing in the plenary hall.
Special banquet dinner for seniors, i.e. everyone over the age of 60.
Musicians provide a great atmosphere throughout the area.
An evening neighborhood party around the entire complex, with community at the heart of everything.
Long tables and good conversations during the neighborhood party.
Evening atmosphere in the conference village.
Eight happy girls ready for activities during this year’s Tweens Day.
Expectations for the Tweens party in the banquet hall.
A little disagreement about the right answer during the Tweens party, when purple and turquoise notes should indicate what you mean.
End of the half-year Work competition – where Team Orange came out on top.
Sports competition – Who will be “Brunstad’s toughest?”
Great atmosphere during the gathering for young sisters, i.e. women aged 13-35.

Facts about the summer events 2024

  • The July event runs from July 12-20 and has approximately 8,700 participants
  • The August event runs from July 27 to August 4 and has approximately 9,000 participants
  • Participants come from 43 different countries and six continents
  • Meetings in the plenary hall are simultaneously interpreted into 22 languages
  • Over 50% of participants are children and young people under the age of 26
  • A summer camp for young people is arranged between the events

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