On Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m., the United Methodist Churches of East Boothbay and Southport invite everyone to join them for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (2024, 1h 39m). Admission to the movie is free, and everyone receives free popcorn and sodas! As a part of the event, we will accept donations of non-perishable food ideas for the Boothbay Food Pantry. A food donation is not necessary, but we would invite you to bring an item to share if you would like. There will be a collection bin in the lobby on the way in.

The Herdman kids are absolutely the worst. They lie, they steal, they bully…and they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are less than amused. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring Lauren Graham. Screenplay by Ryan Swanson and Platte F. Clark & Darin McDaniel

“One of the best holiday movies in a long time, an intelligent and thoughtful film about the true meaning of Christmas and how easy it is for anyone — even true believers — to get caught up in the superficial trappings and lose sight of why it’s important.” – William Bibbiani, TheWrap