"Diverse in Culture, United by Faith"
Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Reverend Latia E. Suite
Pastor, First AME Church of Gaithersburg

Rev. Suite accepted her call into the preaching ministry at Union Bethel AME Church under Pastor Charles T. Sembly in July 2004. Reverend Suite served in various capacities at Union Bethel both prior to and after her acceptance into ordained ministry. Under Reverend Sembly’s leadership, Reverend Suite was ordained an itinerate deacon in April 2007. Shortly after obtaining her ordination as itinerate deacon, Reverend Suite was selected to assist Pastor Joan King at St. Luke AME in Ellicott City, MD. Reverend Suite served as an assistant to Reverend King and minister to youth at St. Luke for eight years. Rev. Suite received her second ordination as itinerate elder in April 2009. Rev. Suite returned to Union Bethel in 2016 and served as minister to youth and young adults for five years.
On July 14, 2022 Rev. Suite was appointed her first pastoral charge to St. John AME Church in Hughesville, MD. On April 17, 2026 at the 76th Session of the Washington Annual Conference, Rev. Suite was appointed as Pastor to First AME Church of Gaithersburg.
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Rev. Suite continues to grow in faith and in leadership within the AME church. Rev Suite served for 7 years as the Coordinator for the Washington Conference Women in Ministry. In February 2025, Rev. Suite was elected as the President for the Second Episcopal District Women In Ministry.
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Reverend Suite graduated with honors from Virginia State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in psychology. She also holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Theology from St. Mary’s Seminary. ​
Reverend Suite is employed as an Assistant Director of Social Work with Sheppard Pratt Hospital.
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Reverend Suite is guided by the Lord and supported by her family. Reverend Suite is the daughter of Nathan Sr and Victoria Eaton. Rev. Suite is married to Bro. Fred Suite Jr, God ordained this holy matrimony on May 11, 2013. In 2021 Rev. Suite and Bro Fred opened their hearts and home and became foster parents. They thank God for those God has entrusted into their care.
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Reverend Suite is encouraged by her favorite scripture Psalm 27; that the Lord is the strength of her life. She is motivated by her favorite hymn, which assures her that she will understand it better by and by.
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Reverend Suite has a love for people, a love for family, but most of all a love for God. To God be the glory for the great things He has done.