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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Smart Packs (Days for Girls Grove City PA)
There are many choices for menstrual products and each person should have a variety of options. Through their local distributions, the Days for Girls Grove City PA Team offers these product choices to their community: disposable pads and tampons, menstrual cups, and the Days for Girls kit. Recently, we’ve added “Smart Packs” to that list…
Psalm 105 (2025-2026A)
O give thanks to the Beloved, and open your hearts to Love.Awaken! Listen in silence for the Voice of the Counselor.Sing praises with a glad heart and give witness to the truth with your lives!Glory in the radiance of the Beloved; let the hearts of those who call upon You rejoice!Seek the One who is…
Psalm 139 (2025-2026A)
O my Beloved, You have searched me and know me!You know when I sit down and when I rise up;You discern my innermost thoughts.You find me on the journey and guide my steps;you know my strengths and my weaknesses.Even before words rise up in prayer, Lo, You have already heard my heart call.You encompass me…
Period Pastor Pad 