Vespers Chico

Vespers launched as the Chico site of RPC in September of 2012. Gathering on Sunday nights, the name “Vespers” was chosen as a nod to the evening prayer services of the past. Our gathering begins at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary of the Chico Adventist Church. From there, we worship God together through song, prayer, fellowship, and the preaching of God's Word, "to the praise of His glorious grace." (Eph. 1:6)

Meeting Time + Location Vespers Team Kids Ministry
Vespers Chico

We meet Sundays, 4pm at
1877 Hooker Oak Avenue in Chico

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Our gathering begins at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary of the Chico Adventist Church. From there, we worship God together through song, prayer, fellowship, and the preaching of God’s Word, “to the praise of His glorious grace.” (Eph. 1:6). 

Vespers Team

Josh Lee

Josh Lee

 Lead Pastor
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Josh moved to California in 2009 to serve RPC. He currently resides in Chico, but serves both church sites on Sundays and throughout the week. Josh is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, completing a Masters of Divinity in 2008. Contact Josh at: jlee150@gmail.com
Bryan Laws

Bryan Laws

Associate Pastor
Bryan came to us in 2015 to serve RPC as an intern/assistant. Just recently, he was called by the church to serve as our Associate Pastor. He and his wife Angie currently reside in Paradise, but Bryan serves both church sites on Sundays and throughout the week. He received his Masters of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2015. Contact Bryan at: bdavidlaws@gmail.com
Kevin Reid

Kevin Reid

Worship Coordinator
Kevin has led music at Vespers from the very beginning, and in 2015 officially was called to be our lead worship musician and coordinator. Kevin is in charge of creating our teams, planning our songs, and leading our time of worship music each week. Contact Kevin at: thekevinreidproject@gmail.com
Monica Zachary

Monica Zachary

Office Manager
Monica became Office Manager at RPC in the Spring of 2021. She currently oversees our Chico office and oversees administration at both church sites. Contact Monica at: office.ridgepres@gmail.com
Madeline Wion

Madeline Wion

Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Madeline joined our team in the summer of 2025. She has a wealth of experience working with kids, both in the church and outside of it. You’ll find her most week worshipping with her family at VespersChico. But she oversees children’s ministry at both sites. Contact Madline at: kidsministry.ridgepres@gmail.com

Kids Ministry

Infants

Our Sanctuary comes equipped with two cry rooms on either side of the room -- one of which is dedicated as a self-serve playroom and nursery. These rooms are open for the entire service and are equipped with speakers so caregivers can still hear the service.

Nursery class

1yr. - 3yr. olds 

Toddler age kids can stay in church during worship singing OR can head over to their class right away. The Nursery room is located in the kid's wing just across the courtyard. This space is set up to be flexible to meet the children’s needs for movement and comfort while also discipling through Bible stories and songs. 

Runner Class

3yr. – TK

Pre-K aged kids are encouraged to stay in the sanctuary for worship singing. Their Sunday School class begins right afterwards in the kid's wing. Our purpose for Sunday School is the same as our purpose for the main worship service—to proclaim the gospel of Jesus in every prayer, song, and Bible Story we teach our kids.

Elementary CLASS

Kinder - 2nd Grade

Early Elementary aged kids are also encouraged to stay in the sanctuary for worship singing. Their Sunday School class begins right afterwards in the kid's wing. Our purpose for Sunday School is the same as our purpose for the main worship service—to proclaim the gospel of Jesus in every prayer, song, and Bible Story we teach our kids.

Worship Guides

 3rd Grade & Up 

Kids 3rd grade & up are invited to stay in the sanctuary with their parents to learn the rhythms of full Sunday worship.  Worship Guides are provided at the sanctuary doors to help engage kids more fully in the sermon.  Kids can turn in ten completed Worship Guides to Madeline for a prize.