Vestry (noun)

1. A room in a church where vestments and other church equipment are stored.
2. A committee of lay people responsible for the administration and maintenance of a church.

Origin:

From the old french word "vestrie" meaning "room for storing vestments".

Examples:

1. The vestry was located in the back of the church.
2. The vestry members were elected by the congregation.
3. The vestry is responsible for the management and upkeep of the church property.
4. The vestry meeting is held once a month.
5. The vestry members are responsible for the financial management of the church.