​St. James Men's Group (SJMG)
Among the activities of the St. James Men's Group is the sale of smoked turkeys, hams and salmon for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, church maintenance, prayer meetings, social activities and various dinners throughout the year. The Men's Group donates money raised to local charities and causes. All men are welcome to participate.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mensgroupstjames/.
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​2021 Thanksgiving Turkeys and Hams

Pickup is on Wednesday, November 24 – hams and fried turkeys after 10:00 a.m., smoked turkeys after 4:00 p.m.
​Proceeds go to church outreach projects.
Orders are closed.
 Questions? Contact George Lafaye at 864-423-9705 or stjamesturkeysandhams@gmail.com. ​

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SJMG SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 2019 Events

St. James Men's Group - Ham, Turkey, Salmon Sale
Friday-Saturday, December 21-22
The Men's Group will be preparing hams, turkeys, and salmon filet for Christmas. Each year these sales generate thousands of dollars for the Men's Group to use for outreach and mission purposes.  We want to develop a collaborative way to identify what needs in the community can be best served with these funds, but first, we need to earn them!

We need help to make this happen. Starting on Friday night, December 21, we will be preparing and cooking. We need people from then until 5:30 on Saturday, December 22.  We need the most help early on Saturday morning, starting at 6:30 a.m.

 St. James Men's Group - Christmas Fellowship December 19th
Thursday, December 19th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a tour and sample the selections at The Commons in Unity Park (see map). The Men's Group will find craft libations at Community Tap, fresh-baked breads SC at Bake Room, java at Methodical Coffee, and the tastes of at Automatic Taco and GB&D.


St. James Men's Group - Ham & Turkey Sale
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 19-20th
The Men's Group will be preparing hams and turkeys for Thanksgiving. This is a great time to come to the church and enjoy fellowship while fulfilling a righteous mission. Each year these sales generate thousands of dollars for the Men's Group to use for outreach and mission purposes. Preparation begins Tuesday @ 6:30 pm. The greatest need for help is on Wednesday 7:00 am to noon and again from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.


St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day
Saturday, October 26th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can. This will serve as our monthly meeting.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Gathering (Golf Optional)
Thursday, September 12th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
SJMG will meet at TopGolf on Thursday, September 12th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Amenities include concessions and unlimited golf driving (optional). Cost $20 per person. TopGolf is located at 201 Clifton Court, Greenville, SC 29615.


St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day & Fellowship
Saturday, August 17th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can. This will serve as our monthly meeting.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Cookout Thursday, Jun 13th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All men are invited to join at the home of Lee Plumblee. Please RSVP for directions if you will be attending. He will be providing dinner. BYOB

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour Thursday, May 9th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All men are invited to join our casual setting at the house of Mike Klepfer. Please RSVP directly to him to let him know if you will be attending.
St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day & Fellowship
Saturday, April 6th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can. This will serve as our monthly meeting.

St. James Men's Group annual retreat at Kanuga - March 9-10
The St. James Men's Group annual retreat at Kanuga Conference Center will be March 9-10. Men should contact Ken Littlejohn at to attend. Deacon Al Hipp will lead Christian fellowship and the Group will evaluate donation requests for local charities and causes. Accommodations are $110.00/night. All meals are provided. Scholarships available upon request.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour
Thursday, February 21st @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks
St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour
Thursday, January 10th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks
St. James Men's Group - Ham, Turkey, Salmon Sale
Friday-Saturday, December 21-22
The Men's Group will be preparing hams, turkeys, and salmon filet for Christmas. Each year these sales generate thousands of dollars for the Men's Group to use for outreach and mission purposes.  We want to develop a collaborative way to identify what needs in the community can be best served with these funds, but first, we need to earn them! 


2018
St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, November 14th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day
Saturday, October 26th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Meet for maintenance work. Church Administration will be providing a list of helpful fixes and outdoor maintenance. Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, October 10th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, September 12th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day
Saturday, August 17th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Meet for maintenance work. Church Administration will be providing a list of helpful fixes and outdoor maintenance. Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, August 8th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, July 11th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, June 13th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, May 9th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, April 11th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day
Saturday, April 6th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Meet for maintenance work. Church Administration will be providing a list of helpful fixes and outdoor maintenance. Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, March 14th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Kanuga Retreat
March 9-10
The St. James Men's Group annual retreat at Kanuga Conference Center will be March 9-10. Contact Ken Littlejohn to attend. Deacon Al Hipp will lead Christian fellowship beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday and the Group will evaluate donation requests for local charities and causes in the afternoon. Come for the day or enjoy overnight cabins Friday and/or Saturday nights. $110.00/night. All meals are provided. Scholarships available upon request.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, February 21st @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, January 10th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting at St. James in the library. The discussion will cover finding local charities and causes to donate money. We will also be discussing new requests for funding that have been received. BYOB and snacks

2018

St. James Men's Group - Ham, Turkey, Salmon Sale
Fri-Sat, December 21-22nd @ 5:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
The Men's Group will be preparing hams, turkeys, and salmon filet for Christmas. Each year these sales generate thousands of dollars for the Men's Group to use for outreach and mission purposes.  We want to develop a collaborative way to identify what needs in the community can be best served with these funds, but first, we need to earn them!

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We need help to make this happen. Starting on Friday night, December 21, we will be preparing and cooking. We need people from then until 5:30 on Saturday, December 22.  We need the most help early on Saturday morning, starting at 6:30 a.m.

Although there is a lot of work, we have fun doing it. Please let George Lafaye (georgelafaye@gmail.com) know if and when you can help, or if you have any questions.

St. James Men's Group - Turkey & Ham Cooking
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 20-21
George Lafaye is asking for help beginning Tuesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm. The greatest need for help is 10:00 am to noon and again from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, December 13th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting in the St. James Library. No formal business will be discussed. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Library
Thursday, November 9th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting in the St. James Library. No formal business will be discussed. BYOB and snacks

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ PLC
Thursday, October 11th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting in the St. James Parish Life Center. No formal business will be discussed.
Pizza will be provided for $8/person. BYOB

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ PLC -- CANCELLED because of storm preparations. The SJMG may be called on to provide support for cleanup following the storm. 
Thursday, September 13th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting in the St. James Parish Life Center. No formal business will be discussed.
Pizza will be provided for $8/person. BYOB

St. James Men's Group - Church Maintenance Day
Saturday, August 18th @ 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Meet for maintenance work. Church Administration will be providing a list of helpful fixes and outdoor maintenance. Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ PLC
Thursday, August 9th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
All men are invited to join our casual setting in the St. James Parish Life Center. No formal business will be discussed. Acoustic entertainment will be available!
Pizza will be provided for $8/person. BYOB

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour @ Piney Mountain Bike Lounge
Thursday, June 14th @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All men are invited to join in a casual setting. No formal business will be discussed. Food & beer are available for purchase. Look for us at the picnic tables next to the bike track!

St. James Men's Group - Attic Sale Setup (Volunteers Needed)
Saturday, June 16th @ 9:00 am
Saturday, June 23rd @ 12:30 pm
Sherry Sponseller is organizing the Annual Attic Sale at the PLC. She reached out to the SJMG for help to set up tables to break them down. Please contact Mike Klepfer at mklepfer@reagan.com if you will help.

St. James Men's Group - Fellowship Hour
New Date is May 17th! @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All men are invited to join in the Parish Life Center for socializing.
There is no agenda for the night and Hot Dogs & Beer will be provided for free.

St. James Men's Group - BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER DAY
Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Meet for maintenance work. Church Administration will be providing a list of helpful fixes and outdoor maintenance. Come and enjoy our easy-going group of volunteers for as long as you can.

St. James Men's Group - Spiritual Development Team Meeting
Thursday, April 19 @ 6:00 pm
Prayer fellowship in church lobby. The spiritual development team is kicking off it's first meeting.

St. James Men's Group - CHURCH FELLOWSHIP SPAGHETTI DINNER & MEETING
Thursday, April 12 @ 6:30 pm
Prayer fellowship, dinner and committee organization at the Parish Life Center. BYOB and $6.00 to cover expenses.