Introduction
Policy 1
The American Lutheran Congregation (ALC) has available facilities which can be rented for teaching
purposes or to individuals or organizations with aims and practices not in conflict with those of the
church.
Policy 2
Applications for rentals of church facilities on a one to one time or regular basis must be submitted in
writing to the church in care of the Church Secretary, they can be formally considered by the Board of
Trustees (BOT). A member of the BOT or the Church Secretary may approve applications for rentals if
the renter has been approved by the BOT the same calendar year.
Policy 3
Groups renting church facilities must leave each room in the same condition it was found. This includes
the arrangement or storage of furniture, wash and storage of china, pots, pans and a general clean up of
the facilities used. Thermostats are to be set at the agreed temperature. Food, coffee, sugar, plastic
cups etc. found in the kitchens are property of the church or various church groups and are not to be
disturbed.
Policy 4
No smoking is allowed. No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed. . No food or drinks are allowed
in the Sanctuary.
Policy 5
Under no circumstances are the ALC premises to be used for any political activity or sublet to any
person(s) or entity. Renters holding public events at the ALC are prohibited from using ALC
trademarks, logos or identifying means that may imply endorsement of the event by the ALC, unless
otherwise approved by the BOT.
Policy 6
A deposit of NOK 1000 is required in advance to cover the key(s) deposit and extra cleaning if not
carried out by the renter. The deposit will be refunded upon return of the key(s) and if cleaning has
been carried out satisfactorily. In the event the key(s) are lost and/or the facilities are not in good order,
the person responsible will be charged for the replacement of the lock and/or leaning/repairing of
the facilities used.
Policy 7
Keys for rented facilities will be distributed by the Church Secretary. The person to whom the
key(s) are given will be held responsible for that the facilities rented are cleaned and in good order.
8. Rental fees charged are on a time to time basis. The maximum time – 4 hours. For rentals longer than 4
hours, the rental charge is 1.5 times the basis rental fee. Renters wishing to rent facilities on a regular
basis may negotiate a special rate.
Policy 8
Rental fees charged are on a time to time basis. The maximum time – 4 hours. For rentals longer than 4
hours, the rental charge is 1.5 times the basis rental fee. Renters wishing to rent facilities on a regular
basis may negotiate a special rate. Click here for the base rental fees.
Policy 9
In the event ALC should require use of the rented facilities due to unforseen circumstances, the ALC
will refund the rent paid for that period.
Policy 10
All renters must abide by and make themselves acquainted with the following:
a) The ALC House Rules
b) ALC security procedures
c) ALC instructions in case of fire
… which are attached to and are an integral part of this agreement.
Policy 11
Payments are to be made in advance to ALC’s Norwegian bank account number 7001.06.85956.