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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Psalm 145 (2025-2026A)
My soul yearns for You, Eternal Flame of Love,longing to reconnect to the Great Mystery!Every day I will bless You as I follow the Voice of Truth.Great are You, who call us to childlike wonder, to the healing balm of forgiveness.Each generation must learn anew the efficacy of silence,the wisdom of turning inward,That your Light might…
Grove City Days for Girls Team May 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…
Psalm 45 (2025-2026A)
I address my verses to the Heart of all hearts;My tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.My heart overflows with gratitude and peace;You are the lodestar for humankind; grace springs forth from your Love;You, who are closer than our breath, speak to us in silence.Those who listen and heed are blessed beyond belief!Put…
Period Pastor Pad 