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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Grove City Days for Girls Team June 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 119:129-136 (2025-2026A)
The witness of our Life is my model; therefore my soul yearns for You.The unfolding of your Way gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.My mouth pours forth praise continually, for I am ever grateful for your Promises.You come to me and are gracious to me, as You are to all who open their…
Psalm 128 (2025-2026A)
Blessed are you who reverence the Beloved, who walk in Love’s way!You radiate an inner joy and peace where’er you go; compassion draws you to the gates of those in need.Families and friends gather upon your doorstep;Children run to greet you with open arms.Yes, blessed are you who reverence the Beloved!Strangers feel at home in…
Period Pastor Pad 