Period Pastor

Rev. Karie Ann Charlton is a PCUSA pastor and is the leader of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Days for Girls. Learn more about her.

You can contact her to book a speaking engagement for any group, school, or church.

You can read the story of how this adventure started in First Drop as it was published in Fidelia, The Young Clergy Women magazine or see the story in cartoon form in Public Source

You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram @periodpastor

Listen: Period Pastor Podcast

Listen to my guest appearance on Spirited Animation to discuss Pixar’s  Turning Red! We talk about menstruation, ministry, and mother-daughter relationships.

Read her work published in Presbyterian Outlook


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Psalm 23 (2023-2024B)

O My Beloved, You are my shepherd, I shall not want;You bring me to green pastures for rest and lead me beside still waters renewing my spirit;You restore my soul.You lead me in the path of goodness to follow Love’s way.Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I am not afraid;You…

Days for Girls 2024 Cuba Project Update

Great News! Because “sew” many people contributed to all three collection points we were able to send another shipment of kits for the 2024 Cuba project for Global Links ahead of schedule. We are planning to send another shipment of kits with for the 2024 Cuba project in late summer or early fall. But that doesn’t…

Psalm 4 (2023-2024B)

Answer me when I call, O Beloved of my heart!You envelope me in Love when I was in dire distress.Be gracious to me now; hear my prayer!O friends, how long will my reputation suffer shame?How long will you listen to false words?I seek only what is life-giving.You know that the Beloved dwells with all who…

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