Naturally, there is a difference in how often various members want or have the opportunity to physically participate in conferences. When you can’t or don’t want to participate physically, you can follow the conferences online, and the cost of streaming is also covered by the donation model.
In order to register for a conference, you must have accommodation on site
BCC Event’s conferences take place over several days with participants from all over the world, and the program is therefore designed so that all participants also stay on site. Limiting traffic in and out of the venue during the conference also contributes to enhanced security and limits the amount of resources needed for accreditation and monitoring. Registration for the event is therefore initially only open to those who are registered with accommodation at the venue, either with their own reservation or as a guest of others. However, BCC Event also has a day-pass program for visitors, the elderly, and people who need them for health reasons.
Those who need assistance receive assistance
At the church’s conferences, all children and young people, as well as the elderly over the age of 70, can stay with friends and family without paying for accommodation. Adults between the ages of 26 and 70 who wish to physically participate in conferences at Oslofjord under the auspices of BCC Event must in principle pay for accommodation at the hotel. The reason for this is that it is natural that we who use Brunstad also pay for it, something we consider both reasonable and fair. That is why our members have joined forces and established a cooperative, giving them a strong customer voice vis-à-vis Oslofjord. It is the cooperative that determines the guidelines for which groups must pay for accommodation and who can be a guest without paying.
Nevertheless, there may be situations or periods in life where people may need support. This is why Samvirk adapts its products and offers several different options, and BCC has established good support programs to ensure a solidary and fair solution.
A local support program
In each local church, there will be a separate support program for members who are financially disadvantaged. In certain cases, it is the local church that can provide support to cover accommodation at conferences. Anyone who needs to apply for this should contact their local church elder. If a member does not receive assistance locally, it is also possible to contact the Elders centrally for possible support from the BCC Federation.
The discount program for low-income countries continues
The church has always had a support program for participants from low-income countries, primarily outside Western Europe and North America. This program is ongoing, and people in this group are given the opportunity to get discounted prices in Samvirk when needed, so that the cost is adapted to their income level, and the BCC Federation covers the cost of the discount as missions support.