vestry

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Doreen Golding, 83, the Pearly Queen of Bow Bells and the Old Kent Road, shouted to the group as she led the way to the church vestry.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2023

A week later, it was performed by Elizabeth John in the vestry of Tabor Chapel in Maesteg, Bridgend county.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2022

"We put out an appeal on Facebook and that brought people from outside the church, from different walks of life and faiths," said vestry member Samuel Stewart.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2022

Another church is always an option, but he is a member of the vestry, so it’s a little complicated.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

Her dramas and her emotions had to do with the boys, with the vestry, and with food.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck