About Westminster

Pastor-Elect Sheri Harris was called as Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in late August 2025. A graduate of Western Theological Seminary in 2019, Sheri brings a passion for preaching, teaching, and reaching people, walking alongside them in any season of life. Sheri has a heart for connecting Scripture to our everyday experiences and encouraging the Church to be more and more like Jesus every day. 

Originally from Battle Creek Michigan, Sheri has served in ministry as a Commissioned Ruling Elder in a few PC(USA) congregations in Michigan. She has also led many initiatives to better the State of Michigan and local community as a community organizer and advocate. Often referring to herself as a traveling preacher, she is always seeking to connect with people, demonstrating God's love in both the church and the wider community.

When not at church, Sheri enjoys everything to do with PLANTS! This year, an "empty nester" with her youngest of three children moving out on his own, she found her hands deep in the dirt rescuing and replanting her collection of many plants. After years of having little success with houseplants this has become a new passion for her! You will also find her enjoying the great outdoors in a variety of ways, speed reading a historical fiction novel, or deep in study over some difficult nonfiction text.

Sheri is honored to serve at Westminster and looks forward to sharing life and faith with the people of Westminster, in Rome and beyond.

Susan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Brenau University.  She and her husband, Dave, have one daughter and son-in-law and a granddaughter.  Susan has been an active member of Westminster since 1994 and enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir and playing in the Handbell Choir.

Westminster Christian Academy, a cornerstone of early childhood education in North Georgia since 2004, is entering an exciting new chapter under fresh leadership. Licensed to serve up to 120 children, this is a full-day daycare ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church that offers nurturing care and a balanced curriculum for children aged six weeks to five years.

As the new director, I am proud to lead one of the largest childcare centers in the region, licensed by Bright from the Start, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Our program welcomes children of all faiths, fostering an environment where every child can thrive, grow and develop. As someone who is deeply committed to nurturing young hearts and minds with over 20 years working with children, I want every family to feel confident that their child is in a safe and loving home away from home.

Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and creativity, using age appropriate toys and activities that support each child’s social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and physical development. We also incorporate small, meaningful moments throughout the day to gently introduce and reinforce Christian values, helping children grow not only academically but spiritually as well. I truly believe that play is at the heart of leaning-it’s how children discover the world, build friendships, and develop essential skills.

With Pastor Sheri Harris joining us our new pastor, I feel inspired and excited about the future. My promise to parents and staff is to work hand in hand with them, striving to make Westminster Christian Academy not only a place of excellent care and education but also the highest quality rated childcare center in Rome, Georgia. Together, we will continue to build a nurturing environment that reflects the love and values of our community, where every child can truly flourish.

For more information or to connect with me directly, please reach out via email at lindygaytonwca@gmail.com or call the daycare at 706-235-8561. Our address is 1941 Shorter Avenue NW, Rome, Georgia 30153.

In 2019 Sunny opened Sunflour Community Bakery, on Avenue A in the Arts District (near the Floyd County Courthouse). Husband Mark took over the custodial chores at that time. Sunny has since applied her culinary skills in preparing our Wednesday Night Suppers. 

Sunny is a native Roman, who spent some years away, but returned to Rome in the 1990s to raise her kids. Mark is from Philadelphia, PA and came to Rome (via the University of North Carolina) in 1988 to teach at Shorter College (now Shorter University).  Mark is currently a professor of Biology at Georgia Highlands College. Mark and Sunny have five children, who are scattered about Georgia and Alabama. They include a high school band director, an ex-marine, a restauranteur, an Army National Guardsman, and an engineering student at Kennesaw State University.