Books we love: Practically Divine
Rev. Karie Charlton shares how a book by Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, helped her to claim the holiness of female wisdom and arts and crafts.
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Third Presbyterian Church — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Karie Charlton, the associate pastor of Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shares how the Spirit is moving in their congregation.
I see the moon. The moon sees me. God bless the moon. And God bless me.
A poem by Karie Charlton.
Living as people prepared to die: Maundy Thursday as a love feast
Holy Week is going to look much different this year. In many ways, it will be a more joyful celebration. My congregation..
A retelling of Psalm 116: For when you can’t go on
Beloved… Beloved, awaken my soul to your calming presence. AHH! I am NOT CALM! Beloved, I have run out of words. Really,..
One example of relational mission: Days For Girls International
Third Church called me in 2014 with the understanding that part of my work would be to redevelop mission and community outreach...
10 things that serve my female body
The prompt for this month’s blog on Outlook is about gratitude, inviting us to: “Make a list of 10 things that brought..
Sewing as a spiritual practice
“Go, sit in your cell, and your cell will teach you everything." —"The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers..
I Am Not Your Enemy: Stories to Transform a Divided World
Michael T. McRay Herald Press, 256 pages Reviewed by Karie Ann Charlton I would love nothing more than for every white American..
Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together
Ashlee Eland WaterBrook, 224 pages Reviewed by Karie Charlton For Ashlee Eiland, kindness is more than simple politeness. Transformational kindness requires bravery “to..
Holy Disunity: How What Separates Us Can Save Us
Layton E. Williams Westminster John Knox Press, 215 Reviewed by Karie Charlton “Holy Disunity” is my first encounter with Layton Williams. I..