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 1 (2023-2024B)

Blessed are those who walk hand in hand with goodness, who stand beside virtue, who sit in the seat of truth;For their delight is in the Spirit of Love, and in Love’s heart they dwell day and night.They are like trees planted by streams of water, that yield fruit in due season,and their leaves flourish;And…

Psalm 98(2023-2024B)

O sing to the Beloved a new song, for Love has done marvelous things!By the strength of your Indwelling Presence, we, too, are called to do great things;we are set free through Love’s forgiveness and truth.Yes, your steadfast Love and faithfulness are ever-present gifts in our lives.All the ends of the earth have seen the…

The Hospitality of Silence (The Presbyterian Outlook)

VOICES The hospitality of silence Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.  BY KARIE CHARLTONPUBLISHED: MAY 3, 2024 Hospitality is often mistaken for noise. It starts with a warm greeting, but then often leads to uncomfortable small talk and general comments about the weather… ugh. Even worse: icebreaker games. I am baffled…

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