A PRAYER pilgrimage will be conducted along the Murray River from the Hume Weir in NSW to Mildura.

The pilgrimage is being supported by the Australian Prayer Network and the Indigenous Prayer Network, Christian groups/churches and individuals all over Australia.

There is also co-operation from both Queensland and South Australian prayer teams.

From South Australia, prayer leaders include Hugh Magarey, Nick Ridley and Rev Mark Clayton, who will be praying along the Murray and Darling Rivers.

The Queensland prayer team will be led by Kris Schlyder and will be praying at the headwaters of nine rivers that flow into the Darling River.

The aim of the Murray Darling Prayer Pilgrimage is to draw people together to pray for a final end to the drought and for a flood of rain to fill the dams and clean out the Murray Darling River System and avert a human and ecological tragedy.

"It is extremely encouraging to have co-operation in the Prayer Pilgrimage from South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Queensland,'' Warwick Marsh said.

"Wouldn't it be wonderful for the State and Federal Governments to work together for the common good of the farmers and the river system, instead of arguing and bickering? We are praying for rain but we are also praying for more co-operation between the state governments for the greater good of all. Essentially the Murray Darling needs a miracle. Rain, and more rain. Warwick Marsh and Ps Peter Walker are asking Christian church leaders, local dignitaries, members of parliament, state government representatives, and members of the public to join with them in special prayer services along the river."

"There has been a lot of talk about climate change. The best way to produce a climate change favourable for rain, is through prayer. This is our reason for the Murray Darling Prayer Pilgrimage. We invite you to join us as we pray for the healing of our rivers and land," Peter Walker said.

For more details phone Warwick Marsh 0418 225 212 or (02) 4272 9100

Maps, itinerary and articles are all available at www.murraydarlingprayer.org.au