
Rev. Karie Ann Charlton is a PCUSA pastor, writer, and menstrual health advocate. She volunteers as the USA Special Projects Coordinator for Days for Girls International, managing the PA Collection Point inventory and filling orders for menstrual product distribution.
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. And if you live close to the PA Collection point, you can coordinate a visit to volunteer.
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 2 (2025-2026A)
Why do the nations and people plot against one another, setting themselves apart and conspiring against the Beloved and those who follow Love’s way?They say to themselves, “We are free of Love’s law; humility and service are for others.” The Beloved, who is ever present, can but smile at their foolishness, knowing that one day, they will fall to their…
Psalm 112 (2025-2026A)
Praises be to You, O Gracious One!Blessed are those who reverence the Holy One, who delight in Love Consciousness!For they dwell with the Beloved, and their children will learn of peace and justice.Abundance and wholeness will be their heritage, and truth will be their banner.Light penetrates the darkness for those who face their fears;Love stands…
Psalm 15 (2025-2026A)
O Beloved, You invite us to rest in the abode of your Heart,to forgive our weaknesses and renew our love.Who will respond with hearts opened wide to Love?Those who walk with integrity, who are in harmony with your Word, and sing the heart’s song; Whose tongues speak truth judging not others and seeking only the…