People open their homes to friends and neighbors because they want them to hear the message of Emmaus through music and sharing. Thus a House Concert featuring Carolyn's live performance and John sharing about the work of Emmaus provides friends with an enjoyable and intimate evening that is also a thought provoking and meaningful reflection on what God is doing in the city. Have a space in your home that can hold 20 to 40 people comfortably, mostly on chairs. If need be, guests can sit on a carpeted floor. Having a bunch of throw pillows around is good as well.
Some house concerts have guests bring a dessert or beverage to share between sets.
Others have a potluck dinner before the event. Generally, Emmaus House Concerts last about 2.5 hours. They can be scheduled in the afternoon or evening. The host closes the evening in prayer. Think about when you would like to do the house concert and come up with two or three dates that would work for you.