In São Paulo, Young Adults Premiere “Dedicate” and Open Hearts to the Temple
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Young adults in Brazil screened episode 2 of the Salt Lake Temple series “Dedicate,” then heard participants testify that temples are where we come to know Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Young adults in São Paulo gathered at a Church conference on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to watch the second episode of “Dedicate,” the Church’s new video series tied to the global Salt Lake Temple celebration. The Church Newsroom reports that the screening was followed by remarks from two of the series participants, Bella Machado Guimarães of São Paulo and Lehi Balboa León of Villahermosa, Mexico.
Opening a heart to the temple
Guimarães said the series strengthened her testimony of temples. As she learned more about them, she “opened her heart” to understand why the house of the Lord exists. She described discovering that the temple is where a person develops a personal relationship with Heavenly Father, and she hoped the show would help others open their hearts the same way.
León testified that sacrifice is worth it when it points to Jesus Christ. “Temples are His home,” he said. “If we go to His house, we will get to know Him.”
Audience response
Vinícius, a young adult in the audience, said the series left him more interested in discovering what the temple represents for the Church and helped him understand how Latter-day Saints feel about Jesus Christ.
Part of a larger celebration
“Dedicate” is one of several ways people worldwide can take part in the Salt Lake Temple celebration. According to the Newsroom, the third episode is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. MDT, with new episodes weekly through November 1 and a final episode planned for spring 2027.
Takeaway
The Brazil premiere shows the Church using story and peer testimony—not only official statements—to invite a rising generation closer to the temple. The facts above are drawn from the Church Newsroom article on the São Paulo screening.
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