Vestry by parochial church councils. The term "vestry" continues to be used in some other denominations for a body of lay members elected by the congregation to run the business of a church parish, such as in the Scottish and American Episcopal Churches. Within the Church of Ireland the term "select vestry" is used to describe the members of the parish who are elected to conduct the affairs of the parish. The Vestries Acts 1818 to 1853 is the collective title of the following Acts: Vestry A vestry was a committee for the local secular and ecclesiastical government for a parish
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party is a 2004 American documentary film about the making of "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001), released and produced by Kevin Smith's View Askew Productions. Co-directed by Malcolm Ingram, it marks the directorial debut of Jennifer Schwalbach Smith (credited as Jennifer Schwalbach), Kevin Smith's wife. Initially over three hours, the film was made available in an 87-minute cut. It was originally intended to be a bonus feature on the "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" DVD, but due to its length, it became a standalone feature. Plans