# 'Dedicate' Premieres in the Philippines as Millions Worldwide are Getting a Glimpse of Young Latter-day Saints ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration

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- Published: 2026-11-02T05:16:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

The series has surpassed 2 million views as it brings together audiences across 
the globe

MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hundreds gathered at the Missionary
Training Center (MTC) near the Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter-day Saints to watch the fifth episode of the new series "[Dedicate](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=603267892&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Farticle%2Fnew-dedicate-series-explores-salt-lake-temple-through-young-adult-eyes&a=Dedicate),"
ahead of its global release.

 [⌊Young adults gather to watch Episode 4 of the "Dedicate" series during a premiere event in Accra, Ghana⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2025050/Dedicate-Ghana-2.jpg?id=OA3051461&p=medium600)

Young adults gather to watch Episode 4 of the "Dedicate" series during a premiere
event in Accra, Ghana

Congregations across the Philippines also held watch parties in local meetinghouses,
allowing more youth and young adults to participate.

"Dedicate" follows seven young adults from [Brazil](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=1523333162&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1398629045721752%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=Brazil),
[France](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=813588654&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1399398932311430%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=France),
[Ghana](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=1376813301&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1399946398923350%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=Ghana),
[Japan](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=2446201995&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1397585329159457%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=Japan),
[Mexico](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=9372062&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1395784156006241%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=Mexico),
[the Philippines](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=1283656386&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto%2F%3Ffbid%3D1396703989247591%26set%3Dpcb.1396705565914100&a=the+Philippines)
and [the United States](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=737739487&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1394811466103510%26set%3Dpb.100067240089589.-2207520000%26type%3D3&a=the+United+States)
as they explore the Salt Lake Temple during its renovation. After being [closed for renovations in 2019,](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=652129685&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Ffeature%2Ftemplesquare%2Ftemple-square-construction-updates%3Flang%3Deng&a=closed+for+renovations+in+2019%2C)
the historic temple will open for public tours April 5 through October 1, 2027, 
as part of a [global celebration](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=1510462085&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Farticle%2Frejoice-in-christ-salt-lake-temple-celebration&a=global+celebration).

In each "Dedicate" episode, the young adults meet Church leaders and seek answers
to questions about faith, purpose and spiritual identity. Through personal experiences
and candid conversations, the series explores how temples help strengthen individuals
and families through Jesus Christ.

Emie Alvez of Manila, a participant in the series, talked about her experience and
answered questions from the audience. In her bio for "Dedicate," she shared that
young adults her age are drawn to the temple.

"My generation deeply loves the temple. Amid uncertainty, it reminds us that God’s
promises are sure," she said.

Many around the world have also been drawn to this series to learn more about temples.
This week, the series surpassed 2 million views on YouTube alone.

Alvez hopes that anyone who watches will see God’s love for them reflected in the
experiences shared in "Dedicate."

"What I’ve learned is Jesus Christ’s love is endless," she shares in Episode 5. "
I knew that before, but I feel it more deeply now."

After the event, James Ejercito, a young adult from Quezon, said, "One of the best
things I have learned and realized more as I watched ‘Dedicate’ is how much God 
loves us. His plan for us is to be one and be united with Him."

"After watching ‘Dedicate’, it made me think more deeply about the temple," Althea
Pallasigue of Pasig said. "Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father love us so much. We 
are so blessed because there are a lot of temples around us that will strengthen
us."

During the event, Elder [Chi Hong (Sam) Wong ](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=2921022411&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Flearn%2Fchi-hong-sam-wong%3Flang%3Deng&a=Chi+Hong+(Sam)+Wong+)
of the Philippines Area Presidency invited the rising generation to dedicate and
rededicate their lives to Jesus Christ as they prepare to make and keep special 
promises in the temple.

"Dedicate your life to Him, if you have fallen short––and all of us have––then rededicate
yourselves. If you fall short again, rededicate. We just need to stand up one more
time than the times we fall," he said.

**A Global Celebration**

Watching and sharing "Dedicate" is one of the many ways that anyone can participate
in the global [Salt Lake Temple Celebration](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=1078495565&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.templesquare.org%2Feng%2Fcelebration&a=Salt+Lake+Temple+Celebration).

"As we invite the world to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration beginning in April 2027,
our hearts turn to those who may not be able to attend with us in person. One way
we hope ‘[all nations shall flow unto](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=3302203662&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Fstudy%2Fscriptures%2Fot%2Fisa%2F2%3Flang%3Deng%26id%3Dp2%23p2&a=all+nations+shall+flow+unto)‘
this house of the Lord is through ‘Dedicate,’" said Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

"Let [this series] be something that you experience, that you enjoy, that builds
your faith in Jesus Christ."

Episode 5 was released at 8 a.m. MST on November 1, 2026. The sixth and final episode
will be released in spring 2027 as part of the ongoing Salt Lake Temple Celebration.

**Ways to Watch**

The series is available on the following platforms:

 ◦ The Church’s [YouTube](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=169809938&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLUHhymGs6bps&a=YouTube)
   channel.
 ◦ The Church’s website through [Gospel Library Online](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=2798240920&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Fstudy%2Fvideo%2Fdedicate%3Flang%3Deng&a=Gospel+Library+Online).
 ◦ The [Gospel Library app.](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=591818206&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Fstudy%2Fvideo%2Fdedicate%3Flang%3Deng&a=Gospel+Library+app.)
 ◦ [BYUtv](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=497064327&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.byutv.org%2Fdedicate&a=BYUtv).
 ◦ [Local watch parties](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4811621-1&h=2446929758&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org%2Farticle%2Fdedicate-screening-in-france-connects-young-adults&a=Local+watch+parties).
   Members are encouraged to host a watch party with their ward or stake or simply
   gather family and friends to watch episodes together.

 [⌊Attendees gather a⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2025051/Dedicate-Japan-1.jpg?id=OA3051462&p=medium600)

Attendees gather a

 [⌊Youth and young adults⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2025052/Dedicate-Philippines-3.jpg?id=OA3051463&p=medium600)

Youth and young adults

 [⌊Youth and young adults gather at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) near the Manilla Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a sscreening of the series "Dedicate" on October 31, 2026.⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2025053/Dedicate-Philippines-2.jpg?id=OA3051464&p=medium600)

Youth and young adults gather at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) near the Manilla
Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a sscreening
of the series "Dedicate" on October 31, 2026.

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