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 115 (2025-2026A)
Those who teach illusion are ignorant as are those who trust in them.O, people of the earth, trust in the Blessed One, in the Holy One, who is your very life!O, nations of the world, put your trust in the Blessed One,in the Holy One, who is your Guide and Counselor!You, who open your hearts…
Road to Emmaus – Misconceptions
This was written for Coraopolis Presbyterian Church Saturday Night Service on April 18th. You can listen to it on their YouTube channel. Two unknown disciples take a long walk. We only know one of their names. The other could be Cleopas’ wife, a friend, or simply someone else who knew Jesus. We know they are…
Period Sermon for Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church
Mission within a Mission Period Sermon for Crafton Heights United Presbyterian Church Worship can be viewed live on the church’s Facebook page. All recordings of the virtual services will be available on YouTube. This sermon has evolved over the years and so has my work with DfG. Full story One of my favorite things to do is to…
Period Pastor Pad 