Rev. Karie Ann Charlton is a PCUSA pastor, writer, and menstrual health advocate. She volunteers with Days for Girls International, providing menstrual health kits and education.
Karie would love to talk to your employer about being a period positive workplace. She is also available to speak with volunteer organizations about period poverty and all of the ways we can advocate for access to menstrual health education and menstrual products.
Pastor Karie is available to preach or speak about how she connects her faith to volunteering, giving, and community engagement. She is also available to lead workshops or retreats. Pastor Karie loves to work in interfaith/multi-faith spaces focusing on how we can unite for social justice and for respectful relationship.
Contact her to book a speaking engagement for any community group, school, or religious organization.
Read her work published in Presbyterian Outlook
Listen to her guest appearance on Spirited Animation to discuss Pixar’s Turning Red! And menstruation, ministry, and mother-daughter relationships.
Read about the period pastor in Fidelia, The Young Clergy Women magazine or in cartoon form in Public Source
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Haunted houses and holy moments (Presbyterian Outlook)
Something big and holy happened in that haunted house. My fear of the unknown stopped me. My doubt about the intentions of a friend made me hesitate. But it was love that broke me free. Love that reached out to me as a hand shattering the illusionary wall my fear built. Read more… My husband…
Grove City Days for Girls Team September 2026
Days for Girls works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation so that women and girls have improved health, education and livelihoods. To date, we have reached over 3.5 million women and girls with our life-changing menstrual health solutions. Each standard Days for Girls washable kit includes: 2 waterproof shields, 8 liners, 2 panties, 1 carry…
Quality Control as Love for Neighbor (DfG update)
Quality Control as Love for Neighbor God is love (1 John 4:8). I respond to that love by loving my neighbors. Who is our neighbor? Everyone. Everywhere. Period. One of the ways I love my neighbors is in the quality controls I follow to make Days for Girls kits. The person who will receive the kit…
